'Hope BJP Lives Up To..', AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal Accepts People's Mandate With Humility In Delhi Polls 2025

'Hope BJP Lives Up To..', AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal Accepts People's Mandate With Humility In Delhi Polls 2025

On February AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal released his first reaction on X after facing a surprising defeat in the New Delhi assembly seat against BJP's Parvesh Verma.

Aditi SuryavanshiUpdated: Saturday, February 08, 2025, 02:53 PM IST
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Arvind Kejriwal releases statement after defeat in Delhi Assembly Elections. | (Photo Courtesy: X/@arvindkejriwal)

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP's national convener faced a surprising defeat in the New Delhi assembly seat on Saturday, February 8 against BJP candidate Parvesh Verma.

Releasing his first reaction on X following the poll debacle, Kejriwal said, "We accept the mandate of the people with great humility. I congratulate the BJP for this victory and I hope they will fulfil all the promises for which people have voted them. We have done a lot of work in the field of health, education, infrastructure in the last 10 years. We will not only play the role of a constructive opposition but will also remain among the people and continue to serve them."

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The BJP made a historic comeback in Delhi after almost three decades, defeating Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP. As per the latest trends by the Election Commission, the BJP is leading in 47 seats, while the AAP is ahead in 23.

The Congress, aiming to gain a foothold, failed to open its account for the third consecutive time. The election saw intense competition between the AAP and BJP, with Congress also targeting Kejriwal's party.

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