Synopsis
On February 8, Parvesh Verma, BJP candidate from New Delhi, won a notable victory in the Delhi Assembly elections against AAP's Arvind Kejriwal by over 3,000 votes, leading to jubilant celebrations among supporters.Key Takeaways
- Parvesh Verma defeats Arvind Kejriwal by over 3,000 votes.
- Celebrations erupted among BJP supporters.
- Verma expressed gratitude to the people of Delhi.
- His family shared their joy and appreciation for voters.
- The BJP is leading in 48 seats compared to AAP's 22.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (NationPress) Parvesh Verma, the BJP candidate from the New Delhi constituency, achieved a remarkable victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, overcoming AAP's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal by a margin exceeding 3,000 votes.
This victory ignited festivities among BJP workers and supporters, who congregated in large numbers to celebrate the occasion.
As the results were announced, Verma’s followers chanted slogans like “Hamara mukhyamantri kaisa ho, Parvesh Verma jaisa ho” (How should our Chief Minister be? He should be like Parvesh Verma), while illuminating the night with firecrackers and sharing sweets. The atmosphere at the counting center was charged, with BJP workers reveling in this historic achievement.
In an interview with IANS post-victory, Verma attributed the mandate to the people of Delhi. “I am pleased that the residents of Delhi have placed their trust in us. This victory belongs to the people of Delhi,” he expressed.
His wife, Swati Singh Verma, conveyed her happiness and gratitude. “I am extremely happy and grateful to every worker and voter who believed in us. We have fulfilled the expectations the party had in us,” she stated.
Verma’s daughter shared similar feelings, expressing appreciation for the voters’ confidence. “We are thrilled that New Delhi has trusted us and granted us its blessings. We are deeply thankful, and now development will flourish in Delhi,” she remarked.
Meanwhile, BJP supporters continued their jubilations, celebrating Verma as the leader poised to bring transformation to the capital. This victory has significantly altered the political dynamics of Delhi.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 48 seats, while the AAP is lagging with 22 seats.
