Kejriwal Defeated in New Delhi: A Major Political Setback

In a shocking turn of events, Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister, has been defeated in the New Delhi constituency by BJP candidate Parvesh Sahib Singh with a margin of 1884 votes. This defeat has caused a huge political stir.

Kejriwal, who had previously brought significant political changes in the country by founding AAP to fight corruption, led his party to two consecutive wins in Delhi. However, his involvement in the liquor scam and his subsequent jail time has left a lasting stain on his political career. Despite his past leadership in leading a movement against corruption alongside Anna Hazare, Kejriwal couldn't withstand the intense campaigning by BJP.

His defeat, despite having held power in Delhi for a decade, highlights the shifting political dynamics in the region. While the BJP's aggressive campaign took its toll, the Delhi voters showed less sympathy for Kejriwal's imprisonment, and the Delhi courts gave him bail just for election campaigning. After the campaign, Kejriwal was set to return to jail.

The Delhi election results, favorable to BJP, are significant not only for the capital but also for AAP's future. Despite this loss, the party's performance remains close, with only a 5% vote difference between AAP and BJP. This defeat, especially the loss of Kejriwal himself, is a massive psychological blow to AAP, while BJP has gained momentum, particularly after their win in Punjab.

The future now depends on AAP's role as the opposition and its ability to cope with BJP's political onslaught in the days to come.