This Article is From Feb 12, 2015

Delhi Election Results: Live Updates From the Newsroom

New Delhi:

Delhi has chosen Arvind Kejriwal and AAP again. The BJP is a distant second. Congress could face a wipe out.

Feb 12, 2015 09:10 (IST)
AAP's Ram Nivas Goyal likely to be Delhi Assembly Speaker. Arvind Kejriwal's new Delhi cabinet to include four new faces - Kapil Sharma, Jitendra Tomar, Sandeep Kumar and Asim Ahmed Khan: Sources
Feb 12, 2015 08:49 (IST)
AAP's Manish Sisodia likely to be Deputy Chief Minister in Arvind Kejriwal's new Delhi cabinet, say sources.
Feb 11, 2015 16:15 (IST)
DMK president M Karunanidhi congratulates Arvind Kejriwal on his party's victory in the Delhi Assembly elections.
Feb 11, 2015 09:59 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal meets Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi


Feb 11, 2015 09:17 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal leaves for Nirman Bhawan amid heavy security, for his meeting with Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.
Feb 11, 2015 09:12 (IST)
Feb 11, 2015 08:38 (IST)
Kiran Bedi, BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate and Arvind Kejriwal's main rival in the Delhi Assembly polls, to be invited to his swearing-in ceremony: AAP leader Manish Sisodia
Feb 11, 2015 08:36 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, members of his Union Cabinet and parliamentarians from Delhi to be invited to attend Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony on February 14, Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia tells NDTV
Feb 11, 2015 08:34 (IST)
Delhi's Chief Minister Designate Arvind Kejriwal has sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and is expected to invite him to his swearing-in ceremony on Saturday.
Feb 10, 2015 23:52 (IST)
Feb 10, 2015 21:15 (IST)

Feb 10, 2015 20:41 (IST)
Feb 10, 2015 20:33 (IST)
Feb 10, 2015 20:33 (IST)
Suparna Singh: Brilliant performance by AAP, let them govern well, we will ensure cooperation from centre: @rsprasad on NDTV now. #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 20:02 (IST)
The soundtrack to #AAPSweep: Vishal Dadlani sings Paanch Saal Kejriwal, composed by him, in the NDTV studio


Feb 10, 2015 19:36 (IST)
Behind-the-scenes at NDTV: It's been a long day but it's not over yet for the newsroom, bent over their computers 




Feb 10, 2015 19:25 (IST)
At the end of the day, it's the will of the people that can change the course of a country's politics, and that's what the Aam Aadmi Party is all about: Vishal Dadlani to NDTV

 
Feb 10, 2015 19:21 (IST)
So much #AAPSweep joy



Feb 10, 2015 19:14 (IST)
In the NDTV studio, an AAP flash mob breaks into dance led by Vishal Dadlani. The song? Paanch saal Kejriwal


Feb 10, 2015 19:11 (IST)
Suparna Singh: Vishal Dadlani singing in studio now much to anchor @vikramchandra 's delight. #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 18:49 (IST)
Dharna is integral to democracy. We will deliver on the clear mandate we have got: AAP's Shefali Mishra to NDTV
Feb 10, 2015 18:46 (IST)
Kejriwal has learnt lessons. He was erratic, has admitted he was arrogant. He's one of the most courageous men after independence: Former AAP member Captain Gopinath to NDTV
Feb 10, 2015 18:31 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal formally elected leader of the AAP's legislative party
Feb 10, 2015 18:21 (IST)

Feb 10, 2015 18:17 (IST)
The AAP legislative party meeting is on at the Constitution Club right now. Arvind Kejriwal will meet Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung after
Feb 10, 2015 18:10 (IST)
Party yunhi chalegi for AAP


Feb 10, 2015 18:01 (IST)
Delhi Election Results: 'I Haven't Lost, the BJP Has, It Should Introspect', Says Kiran Bedi



  • "I have not lost, the BJP has lost.  I gave it my best. BJP is a national party, it should introspect on why it has lost," said Ms Bedi, who joined the BJP weeks ago and was quickly declared its presumptive Chief Minister.
Feb 10, 2015 17:55 (IST)
Something to ponder upon from Bollywood's unconventional director
Feb 10, 2015 17:44 (IST)
The solid celebrity support of AAP - meet the Roadies roaster and the more talented musician - in a lookalike selfie.
Feb 10, 2015 17:27 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal is currently at the Gole Market counting centre collecting his victory certificate
Feb 10, 2015 17:23 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal to meet Home Minister Rajnath Singh tomorrow: Sources
Feb 10, 2015 17:23 (IST)
And then there were none

Feb 10, 2015 17:20 (IST)
And the aam aadmi stands tall in show of support for its leader. A view of outside Arvind Kejriwal's residence post the results.

Feb 10, 2015 17:07 (IST)
And the praises from Bollywood continue to flow...
Feb 10, 2015 16:54 (IST)
Kissa kursi ka: An empty chair for zero seats. Delhi gives the Congress five years off


Feb 10, 2015 16:47 (IST)
This guy. The original aam aadmi

Feb 10, 2015 16:43 (IST)
Amul on the utterly butterly election result

Feb 10, 2015 16:34 (IST)
The 3 BJP face-savers: Vijender Kumar wins Rohini, Jagdish Pradhan wins Mustafabad, Om Prakash Sharma wins Vishwas Nagar
Feb 10, 2015 16:28 (IST)
The Congress, who scored zero in this election, says in a statement: "We congratulate Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP for their historic victory. We accept the will of the people with humility and will sincerely introspect the reasons behind its loss. This loss has registered strongly with us and we will take all steps to establish our connect with the people"
Feb 10, 2015 16:10 (IST)
The final tally - AAP wins 67 of Delhi Assembly's 70 seats. Two words - absolute majority. Arvind Kejriwal will be Chief Minister Redux




Feb 10, 2015 15:46 (IST)
For AAP, abhi toh party shuru hui hai


Feb 10, 2015 15:40 (IST)
At the BJP HQ. 'Politics creates great symbolism,' says NDTV's Rahul Shrivastava who tweeted this picture



Feb 10, 2015 15:36 (IST)
The final results are in. AAP sweeps Delhi with 67 seats, hands an unprecedented defeat to BJP with 3 seats while Congress scores a duck.


Feb 10, 2015 15:29 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal to Return as Delhi Chief Minister on the Day He Quit




  • Arvind Kejriwal is set to be Delhi's next chief minister at the head of a mammoth Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi.
  • He is expected to take oath at the Ramlila grounds on Saturday, February 14.
Feb 10, 2015 15:26 (IST)
Band baajaa to celebrate Arvind Kejriwal's (second) tryst with destiny



Feb 10, 2015 15:25 (IST)
Suparna Singh: Our Congress-mukt agenda implemented very forcefully by Kejriwal. We will introspect, says BJP's @TawdeVinod !! #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 15:21 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal's mini-me, a hit on the internet, is apparently a little girl dressed up by her parents


Feb 10, 2015 15:08 (IST)
Suparna Singh: Ally Uddhav Thackeray's helpful analysis for BJP: Delhi tsunami shows up the talked-about "wave", he said. #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 15:08 (IST)
Feb 10, 2015 14:58 (IST)
When results surpass predictions and expectations!
Feb 10, 2015 14:37 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal will be chief minister of Delhi again, a year after he quit the first time round. This time, paanch saal Kejriwal?


 
Feb 10, 2015 14:27 (IST)
Didn't expect landslide win. It's a victory of the people. Promise to end VIP culture: AAP's Somnath Bharti tells NDTV at the Gole Market counting centre
Feb 10, 2015 14:22 (IST)
Vikram Chandra: I can't recall seeing a 95% majority before. 3 lonely lotuses in a sea of jhaddus. #sirfAAP isn't just a hashtag today. #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 14:15 (IST)
AAP's big day - PM Modi's BJP routed in Delhi


Feb 10, 2015 13:55 (IST)
Suparna Singh: Delhi gives Congress five years off. #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 13:49 (IST)
A short while ago while addressing the press, Kiran bedi said she 'had not lost.' Now, she says it again

Feb 10, 2015 13:49 (IST)
Suparna Singh: You'll see with our policies that this extreme left-of-centre label will not stick for AAP, says @GulPanag. #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 13:43 (IST)
AAP: 67, BJP: 3. This photo says it all


Feb 10, 2015 13:41 (IST)
The result from Malviya Nagar: AAP's Somnath Bharti wins, former Delhi Assembly speaker Yoganand Shastri of the Congress loses


Feb 10, 2015 13:35 (IST)

Feb 10, 2015 13:34 (IST)
Feb 10, 2015 13:33 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal is expected to take oath in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on February 14
Feb 10, 2015 13:30 (IST)
AAP's Manish Sisodia wins Patparganj seat. Beats former comrade Vinod Kumar Binny, who later joined the BJP.

Feb 10, 2015 13:27 (IST)

Feb 10, 2015 13:23 (IST)
A landslide victory. What's not to smile about?




Feb 10, 2015 13:20 (IST)
On the sidelines of AAP celebrations

Feb 10, 2015 13:17 (IST)
Joined BJP because the call was for Delhi's development. I am a one day at a time person. I never regret my decisions: Kiran Bedi
Feb 10, 2015 13:16 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal celebrates the historic win with his family
Feb 10, 2015 13:12 (IST)
Let BJP introspect why it has lost. I have given my best so I have not lost: Kiran Bedi
Feb 10, 2015 13:10 (IST)
I am a defeated candidate, cannot interfere in someone else's work. I am confident under Arvind's team, urban poor will get all they have been promised: Kiran Bedi
Feb 10, 2015 13:07 (IST)
Full marks to Arvind Kejriwal. I congratulate him and the whole team of AAP: Kiran Bedi
Feb 10, 2015 13:05 (IST)
Wish Arvind Kejriwal makes Delhi the world class city of PM Modi's dream: Kiran Bedi
Feb 10, 2015 13:05 (IST)
I wanted to wait till the Krishna Nagar result. Want to thank them even though they rejected me. Apologise to the last worker: Kiran Bedi
Feb 10, 2015 13:04 (IST)
Saw the condition of Delhi and was disturbed by the massive divide between urban rich and urban poor: Kiran Bedi
Feb 10, 2015 13:03 (IST)
BJP did not take a single rupee from me. It's rare that a party gives you candidature and does not take any money: Kiran Bedi
Feb 10, 2015 13:01 (IST)
Suparna Singh: apologize for failing to deliver to the party workers who slaved over this campaign for me: Kiran Bedi. #NDTVResults.
Feb 10, 2015 13:01 (IST)
I want to apologise to the BJP leadership and workers for not living up to their expectations: Kiran Bedi




  • I am thankful to the BJP leadership for trusting in me, and I apologise for not being able to live up to their faith in me.
  • I was appalled by the situation of Delhi. Did not sleep for more than 2-3 hours during the campaign.
  • I hope Arvind Kejriwal in his capacity takes this city to new heights.
Feb 10, 2015 13:00 (IST)
Vikram Chandra: 66 out of 70. Sessions of the Delhi assembly will be like an AAP party meeting! #sirfAAP #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 12:59 (IST)
Want to thank BJP for giving me leadership. I got respect from PM Modi, Amit Shah: Kiran Bedi
Feb 10, 2015 12:57 (IST)
Kiranji was an outsider, I am a local: AAP's SK Bagga, who defeated BJP's Kiran Bedi from Krishna Nagar
Feb 10, 2015 12:55 (IST)
Congress leader Ajay Maken loses the Sadar Bazar seat to AAP's Som Dutt
Feb 10, 2015 12:51 (IST)
Suparna Singh: Kiran Bedi has lost her constituency: @PTI_News. Krishna Nagar is a BJP stronghold. #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 12:49 (IST)
Vikram Chandra: 65 out of 70 at this stage for #AAP. Unbelievable! #sirfAAP #NDTVresults.
Feb 10, 2015 12:47 (IST)
Suparna Singh: "not in a hurry, we have learnt we need to build organization gradually": @AtishiMarlena on whether AAP will look beyond Delhi #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 12:46 (IST)

Feb 10, 2015 12:46 (IST)
No Surprise! Arvind Kejriwal wins the New Delhi constituency.


Feb 10, 2015 12:44 (IST)
Suparna Singh: Have fought with @AtishiMarlena very often, but today I stand humbled and congratulate her, says @sambitswaraj. Nice moment. #NDTVResults
Feb 10, 2015 12:33 (IST)
The result from Greater Kailash: AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj wins, rookie politician Sharmishtha Mukherjee of the Congress loses


Feb 10, 2015 12:33 (IST)
Ajay Dutt of the Aam Aadmi Party wins the Ambedkar Nagar seat
Feb 10, 2015 12:27 (IST)
Watch: What Arvind Kejriwal Had to Say to Party Workers

Feb 10, 2015 12:25 (IST)
Mr and Mrs Kejriwal. Smile, you're on camera


Feb 10, 2015 12:20 (IST)
On the question of Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Here's what Aam Aadmi Party's Kumar Vishwas has to say:
Feb 10, 2015 12:12 (IST)
Delhi leads at noon:




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