LUCKY AFTER 27... IN '25

The year 2025 saw the return of BJP to power after a hiatus of more than two and half decades amid high expectations of fixing Delhi affairs. Banking on what it called the administrative lapses of AAP, BJP's resounding comeback is also a responsibility on issues like civic infra and services

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THE month of February saw a major political shift in the national capital, when the BJP returned to power after a gap of 27 years.

It won the Assembly elections by defeating AAP, which had been in power since 2014 in Delhi. The election outcome reflected a clear shift of voters towards the saffron party. There were several reasons-political, administrative and perception-related factors worked in BJP's favour, while AAP faced growing challenges.

Strong anti-incumbency against the Arvind Kejriwal-led government was one factor. Voters appeared unhappy with what they saw as policy paralysis in governance.