New Delhi [India]: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form the next government in Delhi, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) falling behind, according to most exit polls released on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Congress is expected to continue its poor performance in the assembly elections.
While different exit polls projected varying margins of BJP’s victory, one survey indicated that the party could win 51-60 out of 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly. However, two exit polls predicted an AAP victory.
Exit Poll Predictions
BJP Leads in Most Polls:
- P-MARQ Exit Poll: BJP 39-49 seats, AAP 21-31 seats, Congress 0-1 seat
- People’s Pulse Exit Poll: BJP 51-60 seats, AAP 10-19 seats, Congress 0 seats
- People’s Insight Exit Poll: BJP 40-44 seats, AAP 25-29 seats, Congress 0-1 seat
- JVC Exit Poll: BJP 39-45 seats, AAP 22-31 seats, Congress 0-2 seats
- Chanakya Strategies Exit Poll: BJP 39-44 seats, AAP 25-28 seats, Congress 2-3 seats
- Poll Dairy Exit Poll: BJP 42-50 seats, AAP 18-25 seats, Congress 0-2 seats
AAP’s Chances Remain in Some Surveys:
- Matrize Exit Poll: BJP 35-40 seats, AAP 32-37 seats, Congress 1 seat
- WeePreside Exit Poll: AAP 46-52 seats, BJP 18-23 seats, Congress 0-1 seat
Voter Turnout and Past Performance
Delhi recorded a 57.70% voter turnout till 5 PM on Wednesday. The votes will be counted on February 8 to determine the final outcome.
AAP has dominated Delhi’s last two assembly elections. In 2020, AAP won 62 out of 70 seats, while BJP secured eight seats. Congress, which once ruled Delhi for 15 years, failed to win a single seat in the last two elections.
With most exit polls favoring BJP, all eyes are now on February 8, when the final results will reveal if Delhi’s political landscape is set for a major shift.