Atishi Resigns as Delhi CM After BJP’s Historic Election Victory

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 9th Feb. Outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi formally submitted her resignation on Sunday, a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the Delhi Assembly elections, bringing an end to the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long rule in the national capital. Atishi, who played a key role in AAP’s campaign strategy, submitted her resignation at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat as the party struggled to come to terms with its worst-ever electoral defeat in Delhi.

While Atishi managed to retain her Kalkaji seat, defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri by 3,521 votes, her victory was one of the few bright spots for AAP. The party suffered massive setbacks, with senior leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Satyendar Jain, losing their seats.

BJP Ends AAP’s Decade-Long Reign in Delhi

The BJP’s landslide victory in Delhi, which saw the party win 48 out of 70 seats, marks a historic shift in the city’s political landscape. The result not only ends Kejriwal’s governance model but also indicates a major transformation in voter sentiment, where freebies and populist schemes no longer appear to be the decisive factors in securing electoral success.

This victory is particularly significant for BJP, as it now controls all key states in North India, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. The party’s strong performance in border constituencies, especially those adjoining Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, played a crucial role in securing its overwhelming mandate.

AAP’s Campaign Strategy Fails to Resonate with Voters

AAP’s campaign, which frequently targeted the BJP-led Haryana government over Yamuna water contamination, failed to resonate with voters. The party also faced strong criticism over its handling of the stubble-burning issue in Punjab, a problem that led to severe air pollution in Delhi. Many voters saw AAP’s repeated clashes with the Centre and Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor as mere diversionary tactics, further damaging its credibility.

BJP’s Return to Power After a Long Wait

For the BJP, this victory is a long-awaited comeback, after suffering heavy defeats in the 2015 and 2020 elections. With a decisive mandate, the party now has the opportunity to implement its governance vision for the national capital, bringing an end to AAP’s dominance in Delhi politics.

As Delhi transitions to a new political chapter, all eyes will be on how the BJP-led government fulfills its promises and whether AAP can regroup and rebuild after this crushing defeat.

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