AAP-Congress Alliance Failure Directly Benefits BJP in 10 Delhi Seats
New Delhi: The absence of an alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress in the 2025 elections had a direct impact on at least ten key assembly constituencies in Delhi, benefiting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). An analysis of voting patterns reveals that the division of opposition votes allowed BJP candidates to gain a winning edge.
According to the data issued by India Today, BJP secured leads over AAP candidates in multiple seats due to the split in anti-BJP votes. If Congress and AAP had contested together, their combined vote share in several constituencies would have surpassed the BJP’s, potentially altering the election outcome.
Key Highlights from the Data:
- In Nangloi Jat, BJP received 56,030 votes, while AAP got 38,753 and Congress 24,552. BJP’s margin over AAP was 17,277 votes, which could have been overturned if Congress votes were combined with AAP.
- In Madipur, BJP won with 52,019 votes, while AAP got 41,120 and Congress 17,958. BJP’s lead over AAP was 10,899 votes, smaller than the Congress vote count.
- In Sangam Vihar, BJP barely edged out AAP with a margin of just 344 votes. Meanwhile, Congress secured 15,863 votes, making it a clear example where an alliance could have secured victory.
- In Jangpura, BJP’s margin over AAP was 675 votes, while Congress polled 7,350 votes, once again indicating a lost opportunity for the opposition.
Missed Opportunity for Opposition
The analysis suggests that a pre-election alliance could have significantly impacted the results in multiple constituencies. The data highlights how a split in votes directly helped BJP secure victories. This development raises questions about opposition strategy and whether a future alliance could prevent similar outcomes.
The failure of Congress and AAP to come together in Delhi appears to have cost them dearly, handing BJP an advantage in crucial seats.
