Delhi Elections 2025: Arvind Kejriwal’s Prediction on Poll Results
As Delhi gears up for its much-anticipated Assembly Elections on February 5, political parties are making their final push to sway voters. With over 1.55 crore registered voters set to participate, the election outcome will determine the next government in the national capital. A total of 699 candidates are contesting across 70 constituencies, making this a highly competitive political battle.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has shared his predictions regarding the election results, exuding confidence in his party’s performance. He stated that, based on his assessment, AAP is likely to secure 55 out of 70 seats. However, he added that if women voters actively participate and encourage their family members to vote for AAP, the party’s tally could exceed 60 seats.
During a roadshow in the Kalkaji constituency, Kejriwal specifically appealed to women voters, urging them to convince the male members of their families to support AAP. He asserted that the opposition parties, particularly the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have little to offer to the people of Delhi. Citing past voting trends, he emphasized the strong support AAP has historically received from women voters.
Data from the 2020 Assembly Elections revealed that AAP enjoyed a higher preference among female voters compared to other parties. Reports suggest that 60% of women supported AAP in the previous election, whereas BJP secured 35% of their votes. Congress, struggling to maintain relevance in Delhi politics, managed to attract only 3% of female voters. The male voter turnout in 2020 also favored AAP, albeit with a narrower margin, as 43% of men voted for AAP while the same percentage voted for BJP.
The upcoming elections will be a three-way contest between AAP, BJP, and Congress. While AAP has targeted BJP with slogans labeling it as a party that misleads the public, BJP has countered by branding Kejriwal’s government as ineffective and full of empty promises. Congress, attempting to regain its lost foothold in Delhi, has launched its own set of attacks, calling Kejriwal’s leadership insincere and ineffective in comparison to both past Congress-led governments and the central administration.
Looking at past election results, AAP has maintained a dominant position in Delhi since 2015. In that election, the party achieved a landslide victory, winning 67 out of 70 seats, leaving only three for BJP and none for Congress. Although BJP improved its performance slightly in 2020, securing eight seats, AAP still managed to win 62, while Congress remained unable to win a single seat.
With the elections just a day away, the Election Commission has enforced restrictions on exit polls, prohibiting any such surveys from being conducted or publicized until 6:30 PM on February 5. This is in place to ensure fair voting practices and avoid any undue influence on voters.
The election results are scheduled to be announced on February 8, revealing whether AAP will retain its stronghold or if BJP or Congress can make significant inroads into Delhi politics. The election battle has been fierce, with all parties making promises, launching campaigns, and appealing to different voter groups to maximize their support.
With so much at stake, voter turnout will be crucial in determining the final outcome. The past few elections have demonstrated a significant role played by women voters in shaping Delhi’s political landscape. AAP has placed great emphasis on engaging this voter base, highlighting welfare initiatives that directly benefit women, such as free bus rides, improved healthcare facilities, and better educational opportunities.
BJP, on the other hand, has focused on a broader nationalistic appeal, emphasizing its governance at the central level and presenting itself as a more stable alternative. Congress, despite its diminished presence in recent Delhi elections, is hoping for a revival by targeting both AAP and BJP with sharp criticism and renewed promises.
As the election campaign wraps up, all eyes will be on February 5, when Delhiites cast their votes to determine the political future of the capital. The results on February 8 will not only shape the city’s governance for the next five years but will also serve as a crucial indicator of shifting voter sentiments ahead of future national elections.