The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to return to power in Delhi after 27 years, according to multiple exit polls released on Wednesday. The projections suggest a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader Arvind Kejriwal, who stepped down as chief minister last year amid corruption allegations.
According to the Times Now Navbharat-JVC exit poll, the BJP is expected to win between 39 and 45 seats, while AAP is projected to secure 22 to 31. Congress may get 0 to 2 seats, and other parties could win up to one seat.
News9-Matrize exit poll forecasts 35 to 40 seats for the BJP. AAP is predicted to win between 32 and 37 seats, while Congress may get 0 or 1 seat.
The ABP-Chanakya Strategies poll predicts that the BJP will win 39 to 44 seats. AAP is expected to secure 25 to 28 seats, and Congress could win between 2 and 3 seats.
The Republic-Matrize exit poll also projects 35 to 40 seats for the BJP. AAP is likely to win 32 to 37 seats, while Congress may get 0 or 1 seat.
A combined analysis of all exit polls indicates that the BJP is in a strong position to form the government in Delhi. However, the final results will be declared by the Election Commission on February 8.