PM Modi hails Delhi's massive victory, says "development (and) good governance won"
Prime Minister Modi hailed BJP's historic victory in national capital after 27 years while asserting that "development (and) good governance won".
"My salute and congratulations to all my brothers and sisters for giving a historic victory to BJP... I am very grateful to all of you from the bottom of my heart..." Mr Modi said in Hindi, "We guarantee that we will leave no stone unturned to ensure the all-round development of Delhi, and to make the lives of its people better... will also ensure Delhi plays an important role in building a developed India."
जनशक्ति सर्वोपरि!
विकास जीता, सुशासन जीता।
दिल्ली के अपने सभी भाई-बहनों को @BJP4India को ऐतिहासिक जीत दिलाने के लिए मेरा वंदन और अभिनंदन! आपने जो भरपूर आशीर्वाद और स्नेह दिया है, उसके लिए आप सभी का हृदय से बहुत-बहुत आभार।
दिल्ली के चौतरफा विकास और यहां के लोगों का जीवन उत्तम… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2025
"I am very proud of all my workers of BJP who worked day and night for this massive mandate. Now we will be even more strongly dedicated to serving the people of Delhi," the Prime Minister said.
The BJP made a triumphant return to power in the national capital today, marking its first victory in over 20 years, by defeating the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led by Arvind Kejriwal.
As votes started to be counted this morning, Mr. Modi's party quickly surged ahead, leading in 50 of Delhi's 70 seats, although the AAP managed to narrow the gap slightly. By 2:30 pm, with over 85 percent of the votes counted, the outcome was clear: the BJP was ahead in 48 seats, while the AAP held 22.
- With inputs from agencies
