"This is respected Modi ji's victory": BJP candidate from Laxmi Nagar Abhay Verma

Addressing reporters Verma said, "This is respected Modi ji's victory with whose blessings people have decided that BJP will form govt in Delhi. The people from Laxmi Nagar constituency and BJP workers gave me a lot of support..." said the candidate, highlighting the overwhelming backing from both voters and party workers.

Abhay Verma emerged victorious in Laxmi Nagar with a total of 65,858 votes, defeating AAP's BB Tyagi, who secured 54,316 votes. Verma's win came with a margin of 11,542 votes, reflecting the overwhelming support from the constituency.

Meanwhile, As the Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to form the government in Delhi after 27 years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the "rule of lies" has ended in Delhi and this is the beginning of a new era of development and trust in Delhi.

In a post on X, Shah said, "Delhi ke Dil mein Modi (Modi in the heart of Delhi)."

"The people of Delhi have worked to make Delhi Aapda-free by destroying the 'Sheeshmahal' of lies, deceit and corruption. Delhi has taught such a lesson to those who break promises that it will set an example for those who make false promises to the public across the country. This is the beginning of a new era of development and trust in Delhi," he added.

BJP stormed to power in the Delhi polls on Saturday, winning a two-thirds majority, with the ruling AAP suffering major blows and a drastic reduction in its numbers in the 70-member assembly. The Congress continued its dismal run.

Bharatiya Janata Party won 48 seats in a historic mandate for the party as it returned to power in the national capital after 27 years. Several AAP leaders including former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lost in their strongholds with Chief Minister Atishi managing to retain her seat. (ANI)