Delhi Govt formation: BJP to take oath after PM Modi’s US visit

AAP leader Atishi resigned as Delhi’s chief minister on Sunday, clearing the path for BJP’s return to power after 27 years. The party has yet to name its chief ministerial candidate. A senior BJP leader confirmed that the oath-taking ceremony will happen after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his US visit on February 14 or 15.

A day after BJP’s decisive victory, its winning candidates held thanksgiving rallies across their constituencies. They distributed sweets, cut cakes, and thanked voters for their support.

BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats in Saturday’s elections, while AAP managed 22. Congress failed to win a single seat for the third consecutive time.

Key Election Updates:

• Criminal Cases Among MLAs: According to poll watchdog ADR, 31 out of 70 elected MLAs have declared criminal cases, down from 43 in the previous assembly.
• Sachdeva Targets Atishi: BJP President Virendra Sachdeva questioned why Atishi celebrated despite AAP’s defeat. He accused her and Arvind Kejriwal of corruption over the past decade.
• Maliwal Criticizes Atishi: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal also slammed Atishi for celebrating her Kalkaji win while her party suffered a major setback.
• Gehlot Praises Delhi’s Mandate: BJP’s Bijwasan winner Kailash Gehlot said voters rejected AAP’s false promises and expressed happiness over BJP’s victory.
• Gupta Slams AAP’s Misgovernance: BJP leader Vijender Gupta accused AAP of ignoring public concerns and vowed that BJP would fulfill all its commitments. He mocked AAP for realizing the importance of governance only after losing power.
• Jha’s Sarcastic Dig at BJP: AAP’s Kirari MLA Anil Jha pledged constructive opposition but mocked BJP’s promise to clean the Yamuna in months. He sarcastically offered support, saying, “We will help them take a dip in the clean Yamuna.”
• Congress Stands with INDIA Alliance: Rajya Sabha MP Rajiv Shukla reaffirmed Congress’s commitment to the INDIA alliance, emphasizing a collective strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections despite AAP’s loss.

With BJP set to form the government, all eyes are on its next move. The party’s leadership choice will shape Delhi’s political landscape in the coming years.