Delhi Election 2025: Key Parties, Issues, and What’s at Stake

Jan 01, 2025 Komal Das

The Delhi Assembly Election 2025 will be a crucial battle primarily between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Indian National Congress (INC)

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AAP: Currently in power under CM Arvind Kejriwal, focusing on welfare programs like free electricity, water, and healthcare

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BJP: Seeks to challenge AAP with a focus on law and order, national security, and infrastructure development

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Congress: Struggling to regain influence after AAP's rise, aiming to capitalize on its legacy and appeal to traditional voters

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Key Issues: Governance & Public Welfare: AAP will highlight its record in education and healthcare, while BJP will argue that law and order has worsened

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Infrastructure & Development: Both parties will contest over their contributions to urban development and public services

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Delhi’s Autonomy: The control of Delhi’s law enforcement and the city’s governance structure will be a point of contention

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Corruption Allegations: BJP will continue to target AAP over corruption, particularly linked to the Delhi liquor policy

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What’s at Stake: AAP’s Future: A strong victory would solidify Kejriwal’s national ambitions.

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BJP’s Challenge: Winning Delhi would boost the BJP’s national profile, especially ahead of the 2024 general elections

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Congress: A weak performance would further marginalize Congress in Delhi

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