The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have delivered a resounding victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the national capital. The BJP secured an impressive 48 out of 70 seats, while the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) managed to win only 22. However, the most notable aspect of the election was the complete wipeout of the Congress party, which once again failed to open its account, continuing its streak of electoral defeats in Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wasted no time in attacking the Congress party over its abysmal performance, describing it as a 'double hat-trick of zero.' Highlighting that the Congress has remained electorally irrelevant in Delhi for six consecutive elections—including both Assembly and Lok Sabha polls—PM Modi called the party a 'gold medalist in defeat.'
'In Delhi, the Congress has scored a double hat-trick of zero. The country’s oldest political party has failed to open its account for six consecutive times in the capital, and yet they still call themselves a national party,' PM Modi remarked.BJP’s Winning Streak in Delhi Elections
The results of the past elections clearly illustrate Congress’s declining foothold in Delhi politics:
- Delhi Assembly 2025: BJP – 48, AAP – 22, Congress – 0
- Delhi Lok Sabha 2024: BJP won all 7 seats
- Delhi Assembly 2020: BJP – 8, AAP – 62, Congress – 0
- Delhi Lok Sabha 2019: BJP won all 7 seats
- Delhi Assembly 2015: BJP – 3, AAP – 67, Congress – 0
- Delhi Lok Sabha 2014: BJP won all 7 seats
The consistent electoral rout has positioned Congress as a non-player in Delhi politics, raising questions about its ability to regain lost ground.
Congress as a 'Parasite' on Its Allies
In a no-holds-barred attack, PM Modi labelled Congress as a 'parjeevi' (parasite) that feeds off its allies and ultimately weakens them. He accused the party of appropriating the agendas and vote banks of its coalition partners while simultaneously causing their downfall.
'Congress has become a ‘parjeevi party.’ It not only drowns itself but also its allies. One by one, Congress is eliminating its allies by stealing their core issues and voters,' Modi asserted.He further cited examples from various states:
- In Uttar Pradesh, Congress is allegedly trying to eat into the Samajwadi Party’s and BSP’s voter base.
- In Tamil Nadu, it is attempting to woo DMK voters by adopting its rhetoric.
- In Bihar, Congress is accused of fostering caste-based politics, undermining its ally RJD.
Congress’s Failed Attempt at BJP’s Vote Bank
PM Modi also highlighted Congress’s attempt to position itself as a Hindu-centric party post-2014 by frequenting temples and performing religious rituals, only to abandon the strategy when it failed to yield electoral dividends.
“They tried to become Hindus for five years after 2014. They visited temples, performed puja-paath, and tried everything to cut into BJP’s vote bank. But when they realized it wasn’t working, they dropped it completely,” he said.According to PM Modi, even Congress’s allies in the opposition coalition, known as the INDI alliance, have started recognizing the party’s opportunistic nature.
What This Means for Delhi Politics
The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have further solidified BJP’s dominance and AAP’s hold as the primary opposition, while Congress has been pushed into complete irrelevance. With national elections on the horizon, the results indicate a continued shift in voter sentiment, raising concerns for Congress about its future viability in Delhi and beyond.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the challenge for Congress remains daunting: Can it rebuild itself from scratch, or is it destined to remain a marginal player in Indian politics? The 2025 Delhi election results suggest the latter, but only time will tell if the party can script a revival or if it will continue its downward spiral.
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