BJP Secures Seven Seats in Delhi MCD By-Elections

In the recent by-elections for the Delhi Municipal Corporation, the BJP has claimed victory in seven out of twelve wards, while the AAP and Congress also made their mark. The voter turnout was notably lower than in previous elections, raising questions about voter engagement. This election served as a crucial test for all parties involved, with a diverse group of candidates competing. Discover the full details of the election results and the implications for future political dynamics in Delhi.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 3, 2025, 11:43 IST

Election Results Overview

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully won seven out of twelve wards in the recent by-elections for the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD). The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) managed to secure three seats, while both the Congress and the Left Party each won one seat.

Among the twelve wards that held voting on November 30, nine were previously held by the BJP, and the remaining three were under the AAP's control. The voter turnout for this election was recorded at 38.51%, a decrease from the 50.47% seen in the 2022 MCD elections.

According to a statement from the State Election Commission, ten counting centers were established in areas including Kanjhawala, Pitampura, Bharat Nagar, Civil Lines, Rouse Avenue, Dwarka, Najafgarh, Gol Market, Pushp Vihar, and Mandawali.

Details of BJP's Wins

The BJP's victories came in the following wards: Dwarka B, Vinod Nagar, Ashok Vihar, Greater Kailash, Dichaon Kalan, Shalimar Bagh B, and Chandni Chowk. However, the party faced losses in Sangam Vihar A and Naraina wards, which they had won in the 2022 MCD elections.

Performance of Other Parties

The Aam Aadmi Party claimed three wards: Naraina, Mundka, and South Puri. The Congress party won the Sangam Vihar A ward, while Mohammad Imran from the AIFB secured victory in the Chandni Mahal ward.

Counting Process and Candidate Participation

The counting of votes for the MCD by-elections commenced at 8 AM. This election was viewed as a significant test for the ruling BJP, as well as for the AAP and Congress. A total of 51 candidates, including 26 women, contested in these elections.

Wards Involved in the By-Elections

The wards that participated in the by-elections included Greater Kailash, Shalimar Bagh B, Ashok Vihar, Chandni Chowk, Chandni Mahal, Dichaon Kalan, Naraina, Sangam Vihar A, South Puri, Mundka, Vinod Nagar, and Dwarka B.

2022 MCD Election Recap

In the 2022 Delhi Municipal Corporation elections, the Aam Aadmi Party won 134 seats with 42.05% of the votes, totaling 3,084,957 votes. The BJP secured 104 seats with a 39.09% vote share, amounting to 2,867,472 votes in the capital.