Delhi Lieutenant Governor Dissolves Seventh Legislative Assembly
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Synopsis
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena has officially announced the dissolution of the seventh Legislative Assembly following the BJP's victory over AAP in the recent elections, signaling a major political shift in the National Capital Territory.
Key Takeaways
- Delhi L-G dissolves Assembly effective February 8, 2025.
- BJP ousts AAP after 27 years in power.
- Outgoing CM Atishi submits resignation.
- AAP's campaign failed to resonate with voters.
- BJP plans to implement its governance model in Delhi.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (NationPress) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V. K. Saxena has declared the dissolution of the seventh Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT Delhi), as per an official notification issued on Sunday.
The notification, dated February 7, stated, "In exercise of the power conferred upon me by sub-section (2)(b) of section 6 of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, I, Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, hereby dissolve the Seventh Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi with effect from 8th February, 2025."
This change comes on the heels of the Delhi Assembly election results released on Saturday, which indicated a historic comeback for the BJP after 27 years, resulting in the ousting of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) from power.
Earlier that day, outgoing Chief Minister Atishi, who retained her Kalkaji seat by defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri with a margin of 3,521 votes, submitted her resignation to the L-G at the Delhi Secretariat.
Despite her personal win, AAP faced a significant electoral setback, with senior leaders including Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, and party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal losing their constituencies.
The BJP’s overwhelming victory signifies the end of AAP’s decade-long governance in Delhi and indicates a shift in voter priorities—favoring governance and infrastructure over welfare initiatives.
AAP’s campaign, which highlighted alleged water contamination from Haryana and accusations of interference from the Centre, did not resonate with voters.
Moreover, the party encountered criticism regarding its management of the stubble-burning issue in Punjab and its recurrent conflicts with the L-G.
For the BJP, this decisive mandate concludes a lengthy wait to regain control of Delhi, following substantial losses in the 2015 and 2020 Assembly elections. The party is now poised to implement its governance model in the national capital, marking a notable political transition.
