BJP Celebrates Victory in Delhi Municipal Bypolls
Delhi Chief Minister Thanks Voters for Support
On December 3, Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed her gratitude to the residents of Delhi for the BJP's significant success in the recent Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections, the results of which were announced on Wednesday.
In a post on the social media platform X, CM Gupta stated, “I extend my heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Delhi for their invaluable support to the Bharatiya Janata Party during the Delhi Municipal Corporation bye-elections.”
She emphasized that this win is a testament to the relentless efforts and dedication of the party's workers and the collective strength of the organization.
Gupta also congratulated the victorious candidates, saying, “Congratulations to all the BJP candidates who emerged victorious in the bye-elections. Our government remains dedicated to the development of Delhi and is working tirelessly.”
BJP Leaders Celebrate the Win
BJP leader Kapil Mishra took to X to celebrate the party's decisive victory in the municipal bye-elections, stating, “The BJP has achieved a remarkable victory. The corrupt and deceitful Kejriwal faction has been defeated. The Aam Aadmi Party faced a significant loss in areas like Chandni Chowk and Chandni Mahal. The residents of Greater Kailash have rejected those who disrespected Chhath Puja.”
He attributed the victory to the leadership and developmental vision of Chief Minister Gupta, as well as the efforts of state president Virendra Sachdeva and the party's workers.
Mishra remarked, “This grand victory is a result of the leadership and development policies of Chief Minister @gupta_rekha, the determination of State President @Virend_Sachdeva, and the hard work of BJP workers.”
Election Results Overview
The results from the bypolls, which took place in 12 MCD wards, revealed that the BJP secured seven seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won three. The Congress party also made its presence felt by winning the Sangam Vihar-A seat.
Notable victories for the BJP included Rekha Rani in Ward No. 128, Dichaon Kalan, and Sarla Chaudhary in Ward No. 198, Vinod Nagar. Veena Asija triumphed in Ward No. 65, Ashok Vihar, and Suman Kumar Gupta won in Ward No. 74, Chandni Chowk. Additionally, Anita Jain claimed victory in Ward No. 56, Shalimar Bagh.
The remaining seats were won by Anjum Mandal in Greater Kailash and Manisha Devi in the Dwarka B seat for the BJP.
The AAP's wins included Ram Swaroop Kanojia in Dakshin Puri, Anil in Mundka, and Rajan Arora in Naraina.
Suresh Chaudhary from Congress won in Sangam Vihar Ward 163A, while Mohammad Imran from the All India Forward Bloc secured victory in Chandni Mahal.
Out of the 12 wards where voting occurred on November 30, nine were previously held by the BJP and the rest by the AAP. The voter turnout was recorded at 38.51%, lower than the 50.47% seen during the 2022 MCD elections across 250 wards.
Counting Process and Political Implications
Ten counting centers were set up at various locations including Kanjhawala, Pitampura, and Dwarka, each managing the counting for specific wards with secure strongrooms and controlled access, as stated by the State Election Commission.
Prior to the bypolls, the 250-member MCD House comprised 115 BJP members, 99 from AAP, 15 from the Indraprastha Vikas Party, and 8 from Congress. These bypolls were viewed as a crucial electoral test for the BJP following its recent Assembly election win, while the AAP and Congress saw it as a chance to bolster their standing in the national capital.