Zero, zero, zero! Modi taunts Congress with Delhi's 'double hattrick' of losses

New Delhi: BJP is set to form a government in Delhi after 27 years, while the ruling AAP faced a setback, and the Congress failed to win any seats for the third consecutive election. The counting of votes began on February 8, with the BJP securing 48 seats and AAP winning 22.

 BJP Poised to Govern Delhi After Nearly Three Decades

The BJP is making a comeback in Delhi after a 27-year absence.Exit poll results had projected a comfortable win for the BJP in the Delhi Assembly election. The BJP's manifesto focused on urban infrastructure development, women empowerment, and social security measures. The party secured 48 seats in the 70-member assembly. AAP, which won 62 of 70 seats in 2020, saw its seat count reduced to 22 in the 2025 elections.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which dominated the last two assembly polls in Delhi, winning 62 out of 70 seats in the 2020 election, experienced a setback in this election. They were only able to secure 22 seats. AAP's manifesto included promises such as financial assistance for women, round-the-clock water supply, and specialized medical care for the elderly.

Congress Fails to Open Account for Third Time

The Congress party's struggles in Delhi continue as they fail to win any seats for the third consecutive election.The Congress party failed to win any seats in the Delhi Assembly for the third time in a row1. This extends their losing streak, as they have also been unable to win a Lok Sabha seat in Delhi for the past three general elections.

Modi's Critique of AAP and Congress

PM Modi criticized both AAP and Congress, accusing AAP of corruption and calling Congress a "parasite".Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocked the Congress party's performance, calling it a "double hattrick of zeroes" and a "parasite". Modi also attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Arvind Kejriwal, stating that Anna Hazare has been bearing the pain of AAP's misdeeds. Modi said that AAP, which came into politics promising to change it, turned out to be completely dishonest.