The rule of lies has ended in Delhi, declared Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday as the BJP appeared set for a massive comeback in the national capital, defeating Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
"PM Modi in the heart of Delhi. The people of Delhi have worked to make Delhi Aapda-free by destroying the 'Sheeshmahal' of lies, deceit and corruption. Delhi has taught such a lesson to those who break promises that it will set an example for those who make false promises to the public across the country," said Mr Shah.
In a subsequent post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Shah said that the rule of lies has ended in Delhi. He called AAP's loss the defeat of "arrogance and anarchy."
Expressing gratitude to the people of Delhi for this massive mandate, Mr Shah assured that under the leadership of PM Modi, the BJP will fulfill all its promises and make Delhi the number one capital of the world. "This is a victory of 'Modi ki Guarantee' and the faith of Delhiites in Modiji's vision of development," he said.
Mr Shah indirectly attacked AAP for repeatedly making false promises to the public. He believes, in response, Delhiites have voted AAP out. "The public has responded to the dirty Yamuna, dirty drinking water, broken roads, overflowing sewers and liquor shops open in every street with their votes."
The Home Minister congratulated the BJP workers and assured Delhi to be the "ideal capital". "Be it the respect for women, the self-respect of unauthorized colony residents or the immense possibilities of self-employment, Delhi will now become an ideal capital under the leadership of Modiji," he said.
The single-phase Delhi assembly elections were held on February 5 and the counting of votes is underway. The BJP is set to make a comeback after 1998. According to the trends, as of 2:15 pm, BJP has secured 48 seats while AAP has got 22.
AAP's top leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have lost the elections. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi won from Kalkaji constituency.
