The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Indian National Congress (Congress), and All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) also won in select wards. (File Photo)
Delhi’s partial municipal elections across 12 vacant wards concluded with counting on December 3. Voter turnout stood at 38.51%, signaling modest public engagement. As results poured in, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the big winner — claiming seven seats. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Indian National Congress (Congress), and All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) also won in select wards.
BJP strongholds: The party cemented wins in wards such as Shalimar Bagh-B (Anita Jain), Greater Kailash (Anjum Mandal), Dwarka-B, Dichaon Kalan, Chandni Chowk, Ashok Vihar, and Vinod Nagar — showcasing its organizational strength across Delhi’s diverse localities.
AAP holds and gains: AAP won in Mundka and Dakshinpuri wards (Anil and Ram Swaroop Kanojia), and held Naraina by a narrow margin — signalling continued support in certain pockets despite overall BJP dominance.
Opposition wins: Congress reclaimed Sangam Vihar-A through Suresh Chaudhary’s victory, and AIFB surprised many by winning Chandni Mahal ward via Mohd Imran.
| S.No | Ward | Winning Candidate | Party Name | Winning Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mundka | Anil | AAP | 1,577 |
| 2 | Shalimar Bagh-B | Anita Jain | BJP | 10,101 |
| 3 | Ashok Vihar | Veena Asija | BJP | 405 |
| 4 | Chandni Chowk | Suman Kumar Gupta | BJP | 1,182 |
| 5 | Chandni Mahal | Mohd Imran | All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) | 4,692 |
| 6 | Dwarka-B | Manisha Devi | BJP | 9,100 |
| 7 | Dichaon Kalan | Rekha Rani | BJP | 5,637 |
| 8 | Naraina | Rajan Arora | AAP | 148 |
| 9 | Sangam Vihar-A | Suresh Choudhary | Congress | 3,628 |
| 10 | Dakshinpuri | Ram Swaroop Kanojia | AAP | 226 |
| 11 | Greater Kailash | Anjum Mandal | BJP | 4,065 |
| 12 | Vinod Nagar | Sarla Chaudhary | BJP | 1,769 |
Given the mixed outcome, parties will likely reassess strategies: BJP aiming to consolidate power, while others may try to reclaim influence in upcoming civic and assembly elections. Watch how local issues like water supply, sanitation, roads and public services become key battlegrounds.
Also, the bypoll results could influence candidate selection, local campaigning style, and alliances — with smaller parties like AIFB trying to emerge as influential local players.
