MCD Election Results 2022: The AAP ended the BJP’s 15-year rule at the civic body.
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The AAP has won the elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD Election), dislodging the BJP from power after 15 years. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party has vowed to improve civic amenities. BJP, on the other hand, took solace in securing over a hundred wards despite exit polls predicting its rout.
AAP won 132 seats, well past the halfway mark in the 250-member civic body, as against the BJP’s 104. Congress has won from nine wards.
Addressing supporters at the party office in Delhi, Mr Kejriwal said he would try to live up to people’s expectations and urged all parties to come together to improve Delhi.
“We have to improve the condition of Delhi (for which we) need the cooperation of the BJP, the Congress and also blessings of the Centre and the prime minister,” he said.
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Aam Aadmi Party MP Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday rated his party’s victory in the high-stakes elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) as “very big”.
“Fight In 2024 Will Be…”: AAP After Huge Win In Delhi Civic Polls
AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar tells NDTV that the fight in 2024 elections will be between PM Modi and the people of India.
AAP Wins First Elections After Delimitation
This was the first civic election after the fresh delimitation exercise. There were 272 wards in Delhi and three corporations – NDMC, SDMC, and EDMC in Delhi from 2012-2022 that later reunified into an MCD that had formally come into existence on May 22.
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Out of the 250 wards in the municipal corporation of Delhi, Congress managed to win just 9. The BJP, which exit polls predicted would suffer a massive defeat, put up a spirited fight, winning 104 wards.
Arvind Kejriwal said he needed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s blessing and the Centre’s cooperation after his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won the Delhi civic body election today, ending the BJP’s 15-year run.
Delhi civic polls final results: AAP (134), BJP (104), Congress (9)
“First and foremost, I would like to thank all the people of Delhi for voting for us in the MCD. Today, the people of Delhi have also given us the responsibility of Delhi’s civic body. People gave us the responsibility of bettering schools, we did that. They trusted us with bettering hospitals, we did that too. Then they voted for us to get free education and free electricity, and we delivered on that as well. Now they have trusted us with the civic amenities in the city. We will not let them down. I love you too [To the crowd]. My appeal to all party members is that now we must focus on the work. Elections are done and our focus should now be on the work to be done. The politics that needed to be done is now done. No more politics is needed. Now work and dedication for bettering the city is what is needed.”
Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief
“Today, the people of Delhi has not just made the Aam Aadmi Party win, but also defeated the corrupt and looting BJP out of power in the MCD after 15 long years. This is not just a win for us but a huge responsibility. I would like to thank all Delhi residents for their overwhelming support to the AAP. Today, they have ensured that under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership, they have voted in an honest Aam Aadmi Party.”
Manish Sisodia, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister
Election 2022: Arvind Kejriwal By His Side, Manish Sisodia Addresses Supporters
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is addressing AAP supporters at the party’s headquarters. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader Gopal Rai, and Punjab Chief Minister are also present on the stage.
“They (BJP) filed so many false cases but the entire Delhi said its son Arvind Kejriwal is honest and the AAP is an honest party. I want to tell the world’s biggest party that don’t be egoistic. You (BJP) used all your force but the people of Delhi made Arvind Kejriwal victorious.”
Sanjay Singh, AAP leader
Election 2022: Arvind Kejriwal Arrives At AAP Office After Civic Poll Victory
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has arrived at the AAP headquarters after his party won the civic polls today, ending the BJP’s control over Municipal Corporation after 15 years. He is expected to address party workers and supporters shortly.
THANK YOU EAST DELHI!
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– Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 7, 2022
“Heartfelt gratitude to the people of Delhi for trusting Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi MCD. By defeating the world’s biggest and most negative party, the people of Delhi have made an honest and performing Arvind Kejriwal win. For us, this is not just a victory, it is a big responsibility.”
Manish Sisodia, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader
The AAP has secured victory in 129 wards so far as against the BJP’s 96. The halfway mark in the 250-ward Municipal Corporation of Delhi is 125. Congress has won six wards while three Independents too have secured victory. Votes are still being counted.
The AAP has won the Delhi civic polls. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party has bagged victory in 126 wards so far in the 250-member Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The BJP has won 94 seats so far and the counting of votes is still on. Congress is at a distant third with six seats. Three Independent candidates have also won.
Results are out for 226 wards of the total 250 in the elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The BJP has won 96 while the AAP has won 121. The Congress has won in seven wards. The remaining two seats have been won by Independent candidates.
Municipal Election Results: AAP Wins 110, BJP 89, Congress 6
Results are out for 206 wards of the total 250 in the elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The BJP has won 89 while the AAP has won 110. The Congress has won in six wards. The remaining one has been won by an Independent candidate.
“Today, the people of Delhi have answered the BJP about what they feel. They have shown BJP the door. All of Delhi has voted for Delhi and welcomed AAP in the MCD with open arms. The people of Delhi have given a strong message to the BJP on all the allegations and accusations made by them targeting Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leaders. The people of Delhi have shown who they trust, who they feel actually works for them. The people of Delhi have told BJP that stop targeting Arvind Kejriwal… he is Dilli ka bada beta (our elder son). Today, AAP has won the MCD elections, tomorrow we will show the BJP what AAP can do in Gujarat.”
Raghav Chadha, AAP leader
Results are out for 196 wards of the total 250 in the elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The BJP has won 84 while the AAP has won 106. The Congress has won in five wards. The remaining one has been won by an Independent candidate.
“The AAP is winning the MCD polls. Very soon we shall see an AAP candidate as the Mayor of Delhi. We are certain that this will bring some change in Delhi.”
Gopal Rai, AAP leader
“This has been a neck-to-neck fight. It is an election and anything can happen in an election. We had a great campaign and brought issues that concerned people and a manifesto that would benefit them. Every day now, you all see the true face of AAP. Every day you hear of their misdoings, be it corruption, scams, or the misuse of powers. The people are seeing.”
Adesh Gupta, Delhi BJP chief
Municipal Election Results: AAP Wins 97, BJP 75, Congress 4
Results are out for 177 wards of the total 250 in the elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The BJP has won 75 while the AAP has won 97. The Congress has won in four wards. The remaining one has been won by an Independent candidate.
The AAP is leading in 133 wards while the BJP is ahead in 106 seats, according to the latest trends. The Congress is leading in nine seats.
Results are out for 162 wards of the total 250 in the elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The BJP has won 68 while the AAP has won 89. The Congress has won in four wards.
Results are out for 154 wards of the total 250 in the elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The BJP has won 65 while the AAP has won 84. The Congress has won in four wards.
“Arvind Kejriwal has done it again. He had first torn the Congress apart after they ruled Delhi for 15 years. Now Arvind Kejriwal has torn apart the BJP after their 15-year rule in the MCD. Kejriwal has done it again. Now the people of Delhi will see the power of the jhaadu (broom). The people of Delhi will finally see the broom being used on the garbage dumps of Delhi. BJP says today’s exit polls are wrong. Then tomorrow’s will also be wrong. That means they have reason to worry tomorrow. Exit polls going wrong goes both ways, not just in the favour of BJP.”
Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Chief Minister and AAP leader
Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta says the people of Delhi will take “revenge” for Arvind Kejriwal’s corruption and betrayal. The BJP will come to power for the fourth time, he says. “The people of Delhi will take revenge for the manner in which the Delhi Chief Minister indulged in corruption and betrayed them. I trust the people of Delhi. We raised issues, exposed AAP’s corruption, and revealed their failures. We’re going to come to power in MCD, for the fourth time,” says Mr Gupta.
“The result of the MCD elections has made it clear the only alternative to PM Modi in India is Arvind Kejriwal and AAP. BJP still making statements boldly. They should see this result and lock themselves in a room. They used their full force, their top leaders from several states, their MPs, and on the other side there was just one – Dilli ka beta – Arvind Kejriwal. AAP has shown they are the only ones who can defeat BJP. They are the only alternative across the country. You all will see tomorrow too, when exit polls are proven wrong and AAP gets a spectacular victory in Gujarat.”
Sanjay Singh, AAP
Municipal Election Results: AAP Meet On As Early Trends Differ From Exit Polls
AAP leaders went into a huddle as the counting threw up a tight contest, much different from the AAP sweep predicted by exit polls. Manish Sisodia and Raghav Chadha rushed to Delhi Chief Minister and AAP boss Arvind Kejriwal’s residence. They were joined by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
The AAP is leading in 132 wards, just ahead of the BJP which is leading in 104 wards. The Congress is ahead in 10 seats, latest data shows.
AAP leader and the lone transgender candidate in the contest for MCD polls, Bobi, today won from the Sultanpuri-A ward, according to the State Election Commission. She is the first member from the transgender candidate to be elected to the MCD. Bobi defeated Congress candidate Varuna Dhaka by a margin of 6,714 votes. After being chosen to represent the party, Bobi had said she wants to beautify her constituency and improve the lives of her neighbours. She had said that she would work to weed out corruption from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
Municipal Election Results: BJP Wins 48, AAP 58, Congress 4
The results are out for 111 wards of the total 250 in the elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The BJP has won from 48 wards while the AAP has won from 58 seats. Congress bagged four seats so far, latest data shows.
Municipal Election Results: BJP, AAP Win 45 Wards Each, Congress 4
In the elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the BJP and the AAP have won from 45 wards each while Congress has bagged four seats so far, latest data shows.
Heavy security has been deployed outside the AAP office. Votes are being counted for the December 4 election to the 250-ward Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Municipal Election Results: BJP Wins 26, AAP 23, Congress 3 In Delhi Civic Polls
The results are out for 53 wards – BJP has won 26, AAP 23, Congress 3 and one Independent, according to the latest information.
The AAP is leading in 126 seats while the BJP is ahead in 109 wards. The majority mark is 125 in the 250-ward Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The Congress is leading in 10 wards.
Municipal Election Results: “Lotus Will Bloom”, Says BJP’s Ravi Kishan On Civic Polls
“Lotus will bloom, just wait. The people have rejected Arvind Kejriwal. Counting is still on,” says Ravi Kishan, BJP MP
The AAP is leading in 127, holding on to the gains it made after taking a lead over BJP, which is ahead in 108 seats. The Congress is leading in nine wards.
The results are out for 10 seats – the BJP has won six while AAP has emerged victorious in four.
The AAP has held on to its leads as votes are still being counted for the Delhi civic polls. The AAP is leading in 124 wards while the BJP is ahead in 113 seats. Congress is ahead in eight seats.
Municipal Election Results: BJP Wins 3 Seats, AAP Victorious In 2
The results are out for five seats – the BJP has won from three while AAP has emerged victorious in two.
The AAP is leading in 125 wards, the halfway mark in the 250-ward Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The BJP is ahead in 110, in a close competition that’s witnessing wild swings in figures. The Congress is leading in 10 seats.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj said today that people of Delhi want to wipe out the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and that his party will provide the mayor for the civic body this year. Watch here
Municipal Election Results: Over 14,000 Votes For NOTA In Delhi Civic Polls
Over 14,000 votes (0.78 per cent) for NOTA (None Of The Above) have been counted so far, of the total 73 lakh votes polled.
The AAP has widened its lead. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party is leading in 124 seats while the BJP is ahead in 114 wards. The Congress is leading in just eight.
The AAP is leading in 125 seats while the BJP is ahead in 116 wards. The Congress’ lead has reduced to just five wards.
The AAP and the BJP are in a tight race. The AAP has crossed the halfway mark (125 in 250-member civic body) while the BJP is leading in 113 wards. The Congress is leading in nine seats.
The AAP has taken a lead yet again. The party led by Arvind Kejriwal is ahead in 121 wards while the BJP is leading in 118. The Congress is leading in 10 seats.
The BJP is leading in 120 seats and the AAP in 119, the latest trends show.
The BJP is leading in 119 wards while the AAP is ahead in 118, in a tight race for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The Congress is leading in 11 seats.
The BJP is ahead in 127 seats, past the halfway mark in the 250 wards, while the AAP is leading in 107 wards. The Congress is leading in 13 wards.
The AAP and the BJP are both leading in 108 seats each, in a neck-and-neck contest. The Congress is ahead in 12 wards.
The BJP has extended its lead to 108 seats while the AAP is ahead in 92 wards. The Congress is leading in 10 seats. The results for the elections to the 250-ward MCD will declared today.
The AAP is leading in 55 seats while the BJP is ahead in 38, in a close contest for the control of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The Congress is yet to extend its lead beyond six wards.
The AAP is leading in 29 seats while the BJP is ahead in 25, in a tight race for the control of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The Congress is leading in six wards.
The counting of votes for the elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD election) is underway. Elections to the 250 wards in the national capital were held on December 4.
- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is likely to get 155 of the 250 wards in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) election, according to NDTV’s poll of exit polls.
- The AAP may get 149-171 wards, according to an exit poll by Aaj Tak-Axis My India.
- Another exit poll by Times Now-ETG shows AAP getting anywhere between 146 and 156 wards.
- Aaj Tak shows BJP getting 69-91 wards; Times Now exit poll shows BJP with 84-94 wards. News X-Jan Ki Baat exit poll gives the AAP 159-175 wards and the BJP 70-92.
- All three channels’ exit polls have the Congress getting 10 or less wards.
- Others would bag around 5-9 seats, the three exit polls show.
- Zee News-BARC exit poll gives the AAP 134-146, BJP 82-94 and Congress 8-14.
A health warning – exit polls often get it wrong.
Both the AAP and the BJP fielded 250 candidates, while the Congress has 247 in the contest. Besides, 382 Independents are contesting as well. Among other parties, Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party contested 132 wards, the NCP 26, and the Janata Dal (United) on 22.
Election Result: Exit Polls Will Be Proven Wrong, Says BJP
Ahead of the counting of votes for the MCD polls, the BJP has exuded hope that the tide will turn in its favour. The exit polls showed that the AAP was going to sweep the MCD polls. “We have hope that the results will prove the exit polls wrong and the BJP will return back to rule the MCD,” said Delhi BJP general secretary Dinesh Pratap Singh. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said it would be too early to give in to the survey predictions.
