Synopsis
In the recent Assembly elections in New Delhi, BJP's Jat leader Parvesh Singh Verma significantly outperformed AAP's Arvind Kejriwal. This shift in voter sentiment among the Jat community raises concerns for AAP's future in the capital.Key Takeaways
- Jat voters played a crucial role in the Assembly elections.
- Parvesh Singh Verma's victory signals a shift in Jat support.
- Several constituencies with Jat populations favored BJP candidates.
- Key victories for BJP were noted in Mehrauli, Najafgarh, and Palam.
- AAP faces challenges in regaining Jat voter trust.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (NationPress) In a significant turn of events, Parvesh Singh Verma, a prominent Jat leader from the BJP, delivered a substantial defeat to AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal during the Assembly elections. This outcome has led analysts to evaluate the repercussions faced by the ruling party from the relatively small yet influential Jat community in the national capital.
The New Delhi constituency, where Kejriwal and Parvesh Verma competed, is not primarily a Jat stronghold; however, Verma's success indicates a renewed trust in him by the Jat voters, contrasting the elections of 2015 and 2020.
There are approximately 10 constituencies where Jat voters hold a significant presence, comprising about 10% of the total electorate.
Here’s an overview of the voting patterns in areas with a notable Jat population:
In Mehrauli, a constituency with a considerable Jat demographic, BJP's Gajendra Singh Yadav emerged victorious against AAP’s Mahendra Chaudhary by a narrow margin of around 1,700 votes.
In Najafgarh, another Jat-centric seat, BJP's Neelam Pahalwan won decisively, defeating the nearest AAP candidate Tarun Kumar by approximately 29,000 votes.
In Bijwasan, former AAP minister Kailash Gahlot ran on a BJP ticket, securing victory against AAP’s Surendra Bhardwaj with a margin exceeding 11,000 votes.
Palam, a vital Jat constituency in South Delhi, showed support for BJP's Kuldeep Solanki, who won by over 8,000 votes against AAP’s Joginder Solanki.
In the Matiala seat, BJP's Sandeep Sehrawat led AAP’s Sumesh Shokeen after 28 rounds of counting, amassing more than 1.44 lakh votes and surpassing his rival by over 27,000 votes.
In Vikaspuri, BJP’s Pankaj Kumar Singh was leading AAP’s Mahinder Yadav by over 9,000 votes.
Nangloi, another constituency with a significant Jat population, favored BJP’s Manoj Kumar Shokeen, who received over 75,000 votes, outpacing AAP’s Raghuveer Shokeen, who garnered around 49,000 votes.
The Narela seat saw BJP’s Raj Karan Khatri triumph over AAP’s Sharad Kumar by more than 8,000 votes.
In Mundka, another Jat-influenced constituency, BJP’s Gajender Drall defeated AAP’s Jasbir Kalra by over 10,000 votes.
Lastly, in Rithala, another constituency with a Jat presence, BJP’s Kulwant Rana secured an easy victory over AAP’s Mohinder Goyal by a margin exceeding 29,000 votes.
