Delhi rooting for AAP: Kejriwal mocks BJP for losing two seats in MCD bypoll

Introduction

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took a sharp dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party after AAP seized two seats in the latest MCD bypolls, calling it a clear message from the public that Delhi is with AAP. The results, though limited in number, have stirred fresh political discussion and revived the capital’s local-level rivalry between AAP and BJP.

The bypolls were held to fill vacancies in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, and AAP’s victory was quick to translate into political commentary. As soon as results were out, Kejriwal took to social media and public statements saying that BJP’s defeat reflects the frustration of Delhi voters with their performance at the civic level.

Kejriwal’s jab: Delhi knows who works

Kejriwal used the moment to hit back at BJP, stating that people are now voting based on work, not promises. According to him, Delhi residents have experienced improvements in schools, hospitals, and local infrastructure — and they want that governance model to continue.

AAP leaders also claimed that the MCD, which was under BJP control for years, witnessed little progress in sanitation, waste handling, and civic maintenance. The bypoll results, they believe, show that voters want accountability and are shifting preference where they see development happening.

BJP dismisses the claim, but pressure rises

BJP, however, downplayed AAP’s celebration, calling the bypoll results too small to reflect a trend. Party leaders argued that the numbers may change in the next full MCD election and criticised AAP for politicising minor shifts.

Still, within political circles, the loss of even two wards matters — especially in Delhi, where both parties are eyeing long-term control of civic politics.

Why this matters beyond two seats

Small municipal elections often go unnoticed, but in Delhi they work as mood indicators. The MCD plays a major role in daily facilities — garbage disposal, pipelines, drainage, local road repair, parks — and a shift here hints at broader perception changes.

The win may give AAP:

• A moral boost ahead of future elections
• Stronger ground-level outreach
• A narrative of public approval

For BJP, this is a signal to rethink ground engagement and voter connect, especially in areas where civic dissatisfaction is high.

What comes next?

The result has added fresh heat to political rivalry in the city. AAP plans to expand its presence in more wards, and BJP is expected to intensify campaigns to regain influence. With Delhi’s political space often swinging between sharp criticism and competitive welfare claims, MCD bypolls might be a small spark ahead of a much bigger contest.

For now, Kejriwal’s message is loud — AAP believes Delhi has shown confidence in its work, and the party plans to build on that momentum. Whether BJP can counter this sentiment in coming months remains the real question.