Jobaaj Stories
The political landscape in Delhi is set for a dramatic shift as multiple exit polls predict the return of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power after 27 years. With the Delhi election result date 2025 updates set to be revealed on Saturday, exit poll data suggests a significant win for BJP while indicating a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has ruled the capital for a decade.
Exit Polls Indicate BJP Victory
According to a poll of exit polls compiled by NDTV, the BJP is expected to secure 42 of Delhi's 70 seats, which is six more than the required majority to form the government. Individual poll predictions further strengthen this claim:
-
Axis My India: BJP 45-55 seats, AAP 15-25 seats.
-
CNX: BJP 49-61 seats, AAP 10-19 seats.
-
Today's Chanakya: BJP 51 seats, AAP 19 seats.
This data suggests that the BJP is on track to reclaim power in Delhi for the first time since 1998 when Sheila Dikshit of Congress led the government. Meanwhile, Congress is expected to gain only one seat, marking yet another weak performance in the capital.
AAP Rejects Exit Polls, Remains Confident
Despite the predictions, AAP leaders have dismissed the exit poll data, citing past instances where polls were inaccurate. Sushil Gupta, an AAP leader, stated:
#WATCH | Delhi: Over exit polls on Delhi Assembly elections, AAP leader Sushil Gupta says, "...We (AAP) come to power directly, not in the survey. You will see on the 8th that the Aam Aadmi Party government will be formed...From the Central Cabinet to the Chief Ministers of the… pic.twitter.com/5xBhcA5HfV
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2025
Backing AAP’s confidence, two exit polls – WeePreside and Mind Brink – predict a different outcome, giving AAP a winning edge with 46-52 and 44-49 seats, respectively. Another agency, Matrize, sits on the fence, giving BJP 35-40 seats and AAP 32-37 seats.
Congress’ Declining Influence in Delhi
Once a dominant force in Delhi, the Congress party is expected to secure just one seat. Over the past decade, Congress has seen a significant decline, failing to form alliances with opposition parties like AAP. The failure to collaborate with AAP in Delhi mirrors their strategy in Haryana, where they also suffered heavy losses.
Will Exit Polls Be Right This Time?
Exit polls have a history of being inaccurate in predicting Delhi’s election results. In 2015 and 2020, many exit polls underestimated AAP’s strength, but the party secured landslide victories. With Delhi election result date 2025 updates coming soon, the final outcome remains uncertain until the votes are counted on Saturday.
What’s Next?
As Delhi waits for the official results, the political atmosphere is charged. If the BJP wins, it will mark a historic return to power after nearly three decades. However, if AAP defies the predictions, it will solidify Arvind Kejriwal’s position as a political powerhouse.
