Synopsis
In an interview, T.S. Singh Deo, a senior Congress figure, voiced his disappointment over early trends in Delhi's Assembly elections, indicating a strong performance by the BJP while Congress appears set for another defeat. The party's struggles in the capital continue.Key Takeaways
- T.S. Singh Deo's disappointment over Congress results.
- BJP shows strong lead in early election trends.
- Congress struggles to regain political footing in Delhi.
- Possible third consecutive zero-seat outcome for Congress.
- Historical context of Congress's decline in recent elections.
Ambikapur, Feb 8 (NationPress) Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Minister T.S. Singh Deo voiced his disappointment regarding the early indications from the Delhi Assembly election results, which suggest a robust performance by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while the Congress seems poised to secure no seats.
In a conversation with IANS, Singh Deo recognized the unfavorable forecasts for his party and highlighted the substantial lead held by the BJP.
"The trends we are witnessing are quite disheartening for the Congress. It is clear that the BJP is on track to claim victory in the national capital, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lagging behind. However, we must await the final results before making any judgments. I extend my early congratulations to those who will emerge as winners in this election," he stated to IANS.
The Congress, which previously held authority in Delhi for a consecutive 15 years under Sheila Dikshit's leadership, has faced challenges in reclaiming its position in the city's political landscape since 2013.
Initial trends indicated the Congress leading in just one seat, the Badli constituency, after the first rounds of counting, though this advantage diminished shortly after.
Current trends reveal that the party is on track for yet another zero-seat outcome, marking the third time in succession.
Following the initial vote counting on Saturday, both the BJP and AAP surpassed 40 percent in vote percentage, while the grand old party is anticipated to remain in the single digits, around 6 percent, reflecting a slight improvement from the 2020 figures of 5.44 percent.
In the 2015 Assembly elections, the AAP secured 67 seats (with a 54.3 percent vote share), the BJP claimed 3 seats (with a 32 percent vote share), and the Congress ended with no seats (achieving a modest 9 percent vote share).
In the 2020 Assembly elections, Congress' decline persisted, finishing with 0 seats and a vote share below 5 percent.
During that election, the AAP surged to power once again, winning 62 out of 70 seats, while the BJP captured the remaining 8 seats.
