Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Results: AAP Faces Setback: These are the Factors Behind Their Poor Performance

 Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Results: Vote counting is currently in progress following the Delhi Assembly elections-2025, revealing a disappointing trend for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). As the results come in, it appears that AAP is significantly trailing behind the majority required to form the government, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poised to regain power in Delhi after 27 years, aligning with exit polls predictions.

Several factors contribute to AAP's underwhelming performance.

Credibility Issues

The credibility of AAP and its leader, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has been severely impacted. Allegations of corruption, particularly surrounding the liquor scam, have raised doubts about the party's integrity and governance.

Unfulfilled Promises

Voter dissatisfaction has grown due to AAP's failure to deliver on key promises, such as cleaning the Yamuna River, improving road conditions, and ensuring clean water supply.

Congress's Vote Impact

The Congress party's presence in the election has also affected AAP's vote share. While Congress may not achieve significant success in terms of seats, their return has siphoned votes away from AAP, reminiscent of AAP's previous role in cutting Congress's vote in other states.

Leadership Instability

 Following Kejriwal's arrest on corruption charges, the party experienced leadership turmoil. The transition to new leadership under Atishi faced challenges, contributing to a decline in public confidence in AAP.

Internal Conflicts

 Internal strife and the resignation of key leaders have exposed organizational weaknesses, further complicating AAP's electoral prospects.

Opposition Pressure

The opposition's sustained allegations of corruption against AAP have also played a role in shaping public perception, leading to a loss of support among women and new voters.

As the counting continues, the stark contrast between AAP's previous electoral successes and its current standing raises critical questions about its future in Delhi politics.

Prakash Kumar Pandey