The AAP has dominated the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections, ousting the BJP from power after 15 years. The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has gained 134 seats in the 250-member local council, significantly ahead of the BJP’s 104. As per the data, Congress was victorious in nine wards around 5 pm.
On December 4, contests to the national capital’s 250 divisions were conducted, becoming the first since three local organisations merged earlier this year, drawing a record of 1,349 contestants. In 2017, the BJP had gained 181 of the (then) 270 municipality wards, while the AAP had just 48 and the Congress had 30.
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The election, held on December 4, witnessed voter participation of only around 51%, or little more than 73 lakh persons out of total valid voters of 1.5 crore. According to data provided by the Delhi State Election Commission, the posh areas in South Delhi had the poorest voter participation in the municipal elections. The highest polling numbers were seen in rural areas and regions of Northeastern Delhi, where protests occurred in 2020.
Figures:
| MCD Elections 2022 | |
| Aam Aadmi Party (AAM) | 134 |
| Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) | 104 |
| Indian National Congress (INC) | 9 |
| Others | 3 |
According to NDTV, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, stated, “First and foremost, I would like to thank all the people of Delhi for voting for us in the MCD. Today, the people of Delhi have also given us the responsibility of Delhi’s civic body. People gave us the responsibility of bettering schools, we did that. They trusted us with bettering hospitals, we did that too. Then they voted for us to get free education and free electricity, and we delivered on that as well. Now they have trusted us with the civic amenities in the city. We will not let them down. I love you too [To the crowd]. My appeal to all party members is that now we must focus on the work. Elections are done and our focus should now be on the work to be done. The politics that needed to be done is now done. No more politics is needed. Now work and dedication for bettering the city is what is needed.”
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister stated, Manish Sisodia said, “Today, the people of Delhi has not just made the Aam Aadmi Party win, but also defeated the corrupt and looting BJP out of power in the MCD after 15 long years. This is not just a win for us but a huge responsibility. I would like to thank all Delhi residents for their overwhelming support to the AAP. Today, they have ensured that under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership, they have voted in an honest Aam Aadmi Party.
According to India TV, BJP Delhi chief Adesh Gupta said, “BJP contested well on issues and exposed lies-corruption of AAP. They had said BJP will get 20 seats and AAP will get 230. It’s a neck-to-neck fight. Polls results could be anything.”
According to the Hindustan Times, “Although it’s nice to see a tightly contested election between AAP & BJP, I am deeply disappointed at Congress result. Introspection and structural change vital,” tweeted senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi as the party completes a distant third behind the AAP and BJP.
