Which party won how many seats in Delhi Assembly polls in 2015 & 2020?
The national capital, Delhi, has been a battleground for various political parties in recent years, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerging as the dominant force in both the 2015 and 2020 Delhi Assembly elections. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the results of these two elections and analyze the performance of the major parties.
2015 Delhi Assembly Elections
The 2015 Delhi Assembly elections were held on February 7, 2015. The polls saw a high voter turnout, with 67.14% of the electorate casting their ballots. The results were declared on February 10, 2015.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, won a landslide victory in the polls, securing 67 out of the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly. The party’s victory was seen as a major upset, as it had been formed just a few years ago and was contesting its first assembly elections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Harsh Vardhan, won three seats in the polls, while the Indian National Congress (Congress), led by Ajay Maken, failed to win a single seat.
2020 Delhi Assembly Elections
The 2020 Delhi Assembly elections were held on February 8, 2020. The polls saw a significant increase in voter turnout, with 62.59% of the electorate casting their ballots. The results were declared on February 11, 2020.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, won a record-breaking 62 out of the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly, forming the government for the second consecutive term. The party’s victory was seen as a major endorsement of its governance model, which had been implemented in the previous term.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Manoj Tiwari, won eight seats in the polls, while the Indian National Congress (Congress), led by Sheila Dikshit, failed to win a single seat.
Comparison of 2015 and 2020 Results
The results of the 2015 and 2020 Delhi Assembly elections show a significant decline in the performance of the BJP. In 2015, the party won three seats, while in 2020, it won eight seats. The Congress, on the other hand, failed to win a single seat in both elections.
The AAP’s performance has been consistent across both elections, with the party winning 67 seats in 2015 and 62 seats in 2020. The party’s victory in 2020 was seen as a major endorsement of its governance model, which had been implemented in the previous term.
Conclusion
The Delhi Assembly elections in 2015 and 2020 saw the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerge as the dominant force in the national capital. The party won 67 out of the 70 seats in 2015 and 62 seats in 2020, forming the government for the second consecutive term.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saw a decline in its performance across both elections, winning three seats in 2015 and eight seats in 2020. The Indian National Congress (Congress) failed to win a single seat in both elections.
The results of the Delhi Assembly elections highlight the importance of effective governance and public services in shaping the outcome of elections. The AAP’s victory in 2020 was seen as a major endorsement of its governance model, which had been implemented in the previous term.
News Source:
https://www.ceodelhi.gov.in/DelhiAssemblyElection2020.aspx
Note: The news source provided is the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi, which provides information on the Delhi Assembly elections, including the results and voter turnout.
