The Delhi Assembly Election Results of 2025 have revealed a significant shift in the political landscape, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) facing notable defeats in several constituencies due to Congress‘s strategic influence. Despite Congress failing to secure any seats, its candidates played a critical role in impacting the fortunes of AAP, particularly in constituencies where AAP had been expected to win comfortably. Here, we delve deep into how Congress’s participation disrupted AAP’s chances in these key Delhi Assembly seats and examine the crucial role Congress played in shaping the final results.
The Influence of Congress on AAP’s Losses
In the Delhi Assembly elections of 2025, Congress may not have managed to win any seats, but it certainly impacted AAP’s performance in several high-profile contests. The presence of Congress candidates diverted crucial votes from AAP, especially in areas where the ruling party was the dominant contender. Let’s take a closer look at the seats where AAP suffered losses due to Congress’s strong presence.
New Delhi Seat: A Major Blow to Arvind Kejriwal
One of the most shocking results of the Delhi Assembly Election was in the New Delhi constituency, where AAP’s national convener, Arvind Kejriwal, faced a bitter defeat. Kejriwal, who had been contesting from this seat for several terms, was defeated by BJP’s Pravesh Verma with a margin of 4,089 votes. Kejriwal secured 42.18% of the votes, while Verma bagged 48.82%. The decisive factor in this result was the strong showing by Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit, who secured 4,568 votes—enough to siphon votes away from AAP and ultimately lead to Kejriwal’s loss. This incident showcases how Congress can disrupt AAP’s core voter base, especially in constituencies where AAP had a presumed advantage.
Jangpura: Manish Sisodia’s Loss to BJP, Aided by Congress Votes
In Jangpura, another major setback for AAP occurred. Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia found himself on the losing side, with BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah defeating him by a margin of 675 votes. Congress’s Farhad Suri, however, played a significant role in this defeat, securing 7,350 votes in the contest. Sisodia, who had 44.65% of the votes, lost out to Marwah, who secured 45.44%. The Congress vote share was substantial enough to undermine AAP’s prospects in this tight race, highlighting how Congress can influence outcomes in close contests, even when it doesn’t directly win.
Greater Kailash: AAP’s Saurabh Bhardwaj Outpaced by Congress
Greater Kailash was another seat where Congress’s presence played a pivotal role in AAP’s loss. Saurabh Bhardwaj of AAP, who was widely considered to be a strong contender, lost the election by a narrow margin of 3,188 votes to BJP’s Shikha Roy. The Congress candidate in this constituency, Garvit Singhi, garnered 6,711 votes, significantly affecting the outcome by preventing Bhardwaj from clinching the seat. The final vote share was: BJP 47.74%, AAP 44.67%, and Congress 6.46%, demonstrating how Congress’s voters, though few, were able to tilt the scales in favor of the BJP.
Malviya Nagar: A Strategic Congress Impact
In Malviya Nagar, AAP’s Somnath Bharti was another casualty of Congress’s influence. Despite being a prominent leader, Bharti lost the election to BJP’s Satish Upadhyay by a margin of 2,131 votes. Congress’s Jitendra Kumar Kochar played a significant role, securing 6,770 votes, which ultimately hurt AAP’s chances of winning this seat. The vote share in Malviya Nagar was: BJP 46.53%, AAP 44.02%, and Congress 7.96%—a clear indication that Congress was able to impact AAP’s standing.
Rajendra Nagar: AAP’s Close Loss to BJP
The battle in Rajendra Nagar was also tightly contested, with Durgesh Pathak of AAP losing to BJP’s Umang Bajaj by a margin of 1,231 votes. Here, Congress’s vote share may have been modest, with the party securing 4.13% of the votes, but it still contributed to reducing AAP’s overall vote share, which stood at 46.74%. In contrast, BJP received 48.01% of the vote share, underlining how small margins and split votes can turn the tide in such critical contests.
Sangam Vihar: Congress Siphoning Votes Away from AAP
Sangam Vihar witnessed a fiercely contested race, where AAP’s Dinesh Mohaniya lost to BJP’s Chandan Chaudhary by a narrow margin of just 344 votes. Congress’s Harsh Chaudhary played a crucial role in influencing the result, securing 15,863 votes—enough to alter the final outcome. The vote share breakdown was as follows: BJP 42.99%, AAP 42.72%, and Congress 12.62%, proving that even small votes can have a significant impact in tight elections.
Timarpur: Congress’s Strategic Role in Shaping the Outcome
In Timarpur, AAP’s Surendra Pal Singh lost to BJP’s Suryaprakash Tripathi by 1,168 votes. Though Congress didn’t win here, its candidate secured 8,361 votes, affecting the overall dynamics. The final vote shares were: BJP 46.03%, AAP 45.07%, and Congress 6.88%. Congress’s strong presence in this constituency underlines its indirect impact on AAP’s failure in what should have been an easily winnable seat.
Mahrauli: Another AAP Setback Caused by Congress
The Mahrauli seat also saw AAP’s Mahendra Chaudhary lose to BJP’s Gajendra Singh Yadav by 1,782 votes. In this instance, Congress played a significant role by securing 9,731 votes, which contributed to AAP’s loss. The vote share breakdown here was: BJP 41.67%, AAP 40.13%, and Congress 8.05%, showcasing the delicate balance of votes and the powerful effect of Congress in the final tally.
Trilokpuri: A Close Call for AAP
Trilokpuri was another close contest where AAP’s Anjana Parcha lost to BJP’s Ravi Kant by just 392 votes. Congress’s Amardeep proved to be a game-changer here, securing 6,147 votes, which could have been enough to help AAP clinch the seat if those votes had gone in their favor. The final tally was: BJP 46.1%, AAP 45.79%, and Congress 4.87%, indicating how Congress’s influence continued to thwart AAP’s prospects.
