In the recent 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, the Congress party may not have clinched any seats, but its impact resonated significantly in the defeat of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in key constituencies. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious, it was the Congress votes that turned the tables in at least 12 crucial seats, positioning it as a spoiler for AAP.
The New Delhi constituency witnessed a fierce battle, culminating in AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s loss to the BJP’s Parvesh Verma by a slim margin of 4,089 votes. Interestingly, Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit garnered 4,568 votes in this constituency, surpassing the BJP’s winning margin and ultimately aiding Verma’s triumph. This pattern was mirrored in Jangpura, Greater Kailash, and Chhatarpur, where Congress’s vote share outweighed the BJP’s victory margin, dealing a blow to AAP’s electoral prospects.
Congress’s Impact Unveiled in Key Seats
In Jangpura, the former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia faced defeat at the hands of BJP’s Tarvinder Marwah, while health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj encountered setbacks in Greater Kailash.
The election results in certain constituencies exemplified how Congress’s votes influenced AAP’s fate:
– New Delhi: BJP victory margin – 4,089 votes | Congress votes – 4,568
– Chhatarpur: BJP victory margin – 6,239 votes | Congress votes – 6,601
– Jangpura: BJP victory margin – 675 votes | Congress votes – 7,350
– Badli: BJP victory margin – 10,661 votes | Congress votes – 31,130
Moreover, in Sangam Vihar, Malviya Nagar, and Rajendra Nagar, a similar trend emerged, underscoring Congress’s pivotal role in swaying the electoral outcome in favor of the BJP. This outcome has reignited discussions about Congress’s resurgence as a relevant player in Delhi’s political sphere, despite its recent struggles in securing victories in the past three assembly elections.
The BJP’s remarkable return to power after 27 years with a total of 48 seats signifies a significant political shift in Delhi. Meanwhile, AAP’s diminished tally of 22 seats and Kejriwal’s personal defeat in New Delhi have sparked speculations about the party’s future in the capital. Congress’s performance, although not translating into seat wins, presents a strategic opportunity for the party as it navigates its position within the state’s political landscape.
In essence, while the headlines may have highlighted the BJP’s triumph and AAP’s setback, the underlying narrative reveals the nuanced interplay of political dynamics orchestrated by Congress’s influence in shaping the electoral outcomes. As the dust settles on the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, the repercussions of Congress’s strategic role continue to reverberate, offering a fresh perspective on the evolving political landscape of the capital city.
