The Aam Aadmi Party appeared to be on its way to recapture power in the national capital with the party leading in 65 constituencies against 4 of BJP and 2 seats shared by INLD and SAD. Delhi, which went to polls in just a year, saw a record turn out of 67.24 per cent.
The Hindu: Welcome to The Hindu's Live Chat on the Delhi Elections.
The Hindu: The Aam Aadmi Party appeared to be on its way to recapture power in the national capital with the party leading in 64 constituencies against 5 of BJP and one of Lok Dal
Comment From MUBEEN
Congrats to AAP
Comment From Vineet
Well. It's time to deliver for AAP then. They made big populist promises.
Comment From jatin
is this final result?
The Hindu: The final results are yet to be declared, Jatin.
Varghese K George: Obama campaigned for Kejriwal, it appears :-)
Comment From Guest
well done mr. arvind
Comment From Nishant
Congrats to AAP......Tight slap to BJP for its silence on religious intolerance..Thanks Delhi
Comment From Ajay
Time for BJP to introspect. They cannot go indefinitely on Modi's name alone.
Comment From PP
CONG-->BJP-->AAP--> CONG??
Varghese K George: BJP is the Congress of the season!
Comment From Vineet
As per eci site AAP: 64, BJP: 5, INLD : 1
Varghese K George: No opposition in Delhi!
The Hindu: Our National Political Affairs Editor Varghese K. George is with us today.
Comment From Shiva
I hope BJP understand that it perform or perish. If Modi is unable to make progress and engage in media gimicks I am sure he will face the same result after 5 years. Congrats AAP for making people power happen
Comment From Shishir
Congratulations to AAP !!!
Varghese K George: BJP president Amit Shah has won all elections that he managed. Delhi is his first failure
The Hindu: Post your questions about the Delhi polls and what it means for the capital with #DelhiDecider @the_hindu @DelhiConnect
11:42
The Hindu: Amit Baruah, Resident Editor of New Delhi bureau joins the chat
11:43
Comment From Ajith
BJP vote share has not fallen though it did not win
11:43
Comment From Guest
people of Delhi believes in AAP, it is a challenge to AAP
11:43
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: AAP' stunning victory reveals that the people of Delhi want a change and believe Kejriwal and his colleagues can do it for them.
11:43
Comment From Rajat Singh
What is the minimum number of seats that BJP needs to win in order to sit in the opposition?
11:43
Varghese K George: Kejriwal to address crowd at AAP office
11:43
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Rajat: even with one seat you can sit in the opposition.
11:44
Comment From Guest
All the best AAP and Kejriwal!
11:44
Comment From Navin
Message to PM and his Cabinet : Concentrate on the JOB, the public has chosen you for in central, instead campaigning in State Assembly Elections
11:44
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Folks, if you have questions....ask them now....
11:44
Comment From pramod
how did this turnaround happen? AAp's victory is symbol of delhis tolerance?
11:45
Varghese K George: Kejriwal warns against hubris
11:45
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Latest Leads: AAP 64, BJP 5, INLD 1
11:45
Comment From Jassi
But by the same logic they didn't allow the INC to nominate someone as opposition party leader in the parliament. Is it different for state election, like in Delhi?
11:45
Varghese K George: if we become arrogant, people will throw us out, he tells AAP cadre..
11:46
Comment From Sheik
If AAP fullfills their election promises then definetly there will be a huge impact across the nation. AAP leaders must ensure this by delivering.
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Indeed Sheik, the politics of hope is all about delivery.
11:46
Comment From Guest
George, do you think it is a indication of the mood of the whole nation?
11:46
Comment From Naresh Samala
With is majority in Delhi Does AAP is questionable for any rules or laws it makes in Delhi Assembly??
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: A majority is 36. AAP has much, much more.
Varghese K George: 'Paanch sail kejriwal' became the equivalent of 'Abki baar Modi sarkaar,' in May 2014
11:47
Comment From Roag
One thing is sure, days of traditional (age old) politics which was bent towards patronizing bureaucracy, i.e. if it tilted the political establishment's way, are over. Days of quick justice and tangible results have come.
11:47
Comment From Abhishek
Expected AAP to win but not by this margin. Modi -PM, Kejri-CM. Dream come true.
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: No one expected this margin. Even Today's Chanakya exit polls has been surpassed by 10 seats.
11:47
Comment From Sibi
The perception that people voted for BJP in the recent elections for deliverance on various fronts. Why has the people of Delhi alone thought differently
11:48
Comment From Raj
This show that people want to participate in development and not accept a model of development thrust on them from above.
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Yes, Raj, People want to have their say. Let's hope that the gap between promise and delivery is narrow!
11:48
Comment From Suhasini
A victorious trajectory of 9 long months is slightly but strongly shaken. What a fantastic comeback, Mr.Kejriwal regardless of the 49 days stint, lack of governance, anarchism and so on as proclaimed by the media and of course those were matter of facts . Despite, the poll results apparently marks a clear win for democracy. And now Sir, the capital just looks up to you a 5 YEAR administration and am sure, it’s gonna keep you up all night. You and the AAP volunteers truly deserve an appreciation for such a huge political changeover. It’s time and now perhaps, the last prospect for you and your party to take onus to prove and live up to people’s dogmas in the capital. Waiting for a corrupt and rape-free Delhi! Congratulations and All the best, Mr. Common Man!
11:48
Comment From Nirmal
Why is it that , last year with the same vote share BJP had around 25 seats , and now it has only 5 seats ?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Because Nirmal, the vote has shifted dramatically and in a first past the post system like ours, the numbers can swing wildly to one side.
11:48
Comment From Jassi
But by the same logic they didn't allow the INC to nominate someone as opposition party leader in the parliament. Is it different for state election, like in Delhi? That is with less that 10 seats can BJP function as an effective opposition?
11:49
Comment From Puneeth Kumar
Surprized to see AAP beating even the Exit pools. Time for BJP to introspect before it braces for Bihar.
Varghese K George: BJP's Bihar plans now goes for a six; Nitish gets a boost
11:50
Comment From MUBEEN
We don't want a resignation this time...!! hope AAP wont let the people's expectation down.
11:50
Comment From Honey
Delhi is now expecting change.. All the best AAP
11:50
Comment From Guest
the focus of AAP manifesto has shifted from anti corruption and lokpal bill to women safety and other issues.. now that they have a clear majority, would they take up this issue, because if i remember correctly, that's why they quit in the first place. can some1 answer this?
Varghese K George: Modi had asked Delhi to elect a CM who fears Modi; Delhi elected a CM who dares Modi..
11:50
Comment From vinod
Dear Amit, What is your assement, the effect of AAP way of political change in Delhi to the Indian State politics in the future ?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Mr. Kejriwal will have to deliver and play his cards carefully is he is to have a national role. There is clearly a gaping vacuum in Indian politics and AAP can fill that role beyond Delhi. But they should play it cool -- one step at a time.
11:50
Comment From Anshuman Mehta
Very surprised on the pulse of Delhi giving AAP a second chance. Not sure what AAP did in their 49 days but congratulations to them. Hope that instead of protesting and rhetoric they administer and delivery. This is a win for democracy which has played out an interesting hand.
Comment From rahul
Delhi has always called "mini India"....for its diversity..ppl of Delhi understand the need for a clean government..so it;s upto kejriwal know to deliver...if he does....no one can stop him...if he doesn't....we all know that delhi's ppl dont't forget easily...
Varghese K George: yes, and what has happened in Delhi will have a national impact certainly..
11:51
Comment From RS
What are the chances that AAP can be a credible alternative in other, bigger states?
11:51
Comment From Jitesh
Votes are being counted as they came. So if AAP supporters voted earlier in the morning, the graph will show a AAP lead. But if BJP supporters voted after 12noon, the verdict will start swinging in BJPs favour later on in the day
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Jitesh: these trends and leads are not likely to change.
11:52
Comment From sunil
is making bedi as CM candidate made the differnce
11:52
Comment From manas
Good turn, New Style in politics. Hope for The Future.. AAP should replace Congress in all over India.. Who is the father of Vote bank politics... Dream for real secularism.....
Varghese K George: Yeas, Modi's invincibility has been challenged and the hope of a new politics is visible. Kejriwal has a huge burden to carry now..
11:52
Comment From pramod
It would be interesting to see how AAP is going to formulate its policies. Last time anarchic policies were visible. Will AAP again fight for Delhi's statehood?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Delhiwallahs and others should carefully read AAP's manifesto now!!
11:52
Comment From Krupa
What should be Kejriwal's first policy to show Delhi's huge faith is him rewarded?
11:52
Comment From PRANJAL
what will it take fot The Hindu to publish my comments....do i have right to speak atleast here or not?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: they are coming thick and fast -- the comments, Pranjal!
11:52
Comment From Raghunathan
Besides a vote for the new kind of politics and anti-corruption crusade of AAP, this is a firm rejection of the politics of hate of BJP - from all classes of Delhites
11:53
Varghese K George: Rahul Gandhi congratulates Kejriwal
11:53
Comment From sonia
People projecting this as Modi's loss, however i believe Delhiites have voted for Kejriwal to make sure theres super healthy competition between state and centre. Dear Media, pls get over the fight if its Modi's loss.. im happy its kejriwals win cause now they will both try and work harder to prove each other more smart and good. Your comments pls
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Yes, Sonia. Many people I spoke to want Modi at the Centre and Kejriwal in Delhi as CM. But they, clearly, made their choice.
11:54
Comment From Richa
Krupa: carefully introspected and visionary approach might help him and his party.
11:54
Comment From Ankita
Glad that there are people who can withstand the Modi wave.
Varghese K George: Yes, many many people who i met over the last few days wanted this message conveyed. And they are not Muslims or Sickularists, but normal neighborhood Hindus who had grown sick of arrogance...
11:54
Comment From Raja
What will be first action by kejriwal?
11:54
Comment From Samad
what do we mean when we say "no opposition". Is there a minimum number of seats required to sit as an opposition party or is this just a poking statement?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: You need one seat to sit in Opposition, Samad.
Comment From Mohit
Question of the hour is, could there be a different outcome if Mr. Harshvardhan was chosen as CM candidate?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Mohit: these ifs and buts will be discussed. But the reality now is all too evident!
11:55
Comment From Rituraj
i request congress to make rahul gandhi president of INC so as to repeat same performance in future state assembly election
Varghese K George: Poor Rahul Gandhi, why poke him? Anyway he had declared that power is poison etc etc...people have granted him his wishes..
11:56
Comment From TJ
they have absolute majority; they can amend/make any law without any support from any other party
11:56
Comment From Raj
AAP now needs to carry its pre-election hard work into actually delivery, without relaxing. They need to focus on transforming Delhi. Only then should they move to other areas. Of course, this win will inspire a lot of new support and leadership to arise all over the country.
11:56
Comment From PRANJAL
its not on my screen , anyways thanks mr. Amit Baruah...........can u pizz tell me what do u feel about prospect of AAP now in other states after delhi election...can it perform better in other states too?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: I think a lot will depend on how they conduct themselves in Delhi. They have more than a majority to put it mildly. So they have no excuses when it comes to governance. Their relationship with the Centre will be interesting to watch.
11:56
Comment From Vikash
lokpal Bill should be the answer for the faith of the people on AAP
11:56
Comment From nagarathnam
what kind of effect this result will have on national political stage?
11:57
Comment From Guest
What can be the main reason behind people again voted for AAP
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: They believe AAP is different from other parties, possibly.
11:57
Comment From praveen Kumar
Is AAP's win really a Modi defeat?? If so what BJP should learn from it?
11:57
Comment From Guest
No one is omnipotent in a democracy except the public.This has been proved by the majority mandate for AAP in Delhi Elections
11:57
Comment From Madhu.S
what would be AAP's strategy at the national level? Confine to urban centres or contest at all places?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: That's a Q for Mr. Kejriwal, Madhu
11:58
The Hindu: Our National Data Editor Rukmini Shrinivasan is with us now
11:59
Comment From Guest
How is AAP different from other parties ?
11:59
Comment From R Rathore
The verdict is people's response to arrogance and negativeity of BJP. Hope AAP takes different road to rod arrogance, corruption and timidity or you will assigned to bin as others before you.
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: Kejriwal made the same point addressing the AAP cadre now..
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Latest Leads: AAP 65, BJP 4, INLD 1
12:01
Comment From Sibi
This seems to be a verdict cutting across the usual fault lines like cast, class, religion etc.. Is this here to stay or is only a temporary blip?
12:01
Comment From Jabir Abdulla
Is there any balance for opposition?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: That's a good question Jabir. One could have hoped for a stronger Opposition in the Assembly! But the BJP has not been able to get more than a handful of seats.
12:02
Comment From Guest
Its heartening to see the Mandate giving a strong government, fractured mandate has hurt the country for quite long.
12:02
Comment From M Sudhakar
Do you think that Mr.Kejri will get right support from Center.?
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: we can only hope. the BJP had said for development to take place etc, the party must be in power at both the centre and the state. Modi calling him is a good sign, however.
12:02
Comment From Ankita
I have a question. At present the Delhi police and other departments are under the control of central government. If AAP decides to go for it being autonomous i.e under Delhi's control what would be the procedure for that?
12:02
Comment From Mithun
Can the center have a say in decision making in Delhi? I mean what if AAP wants to give Delhi a statehood now, can the center deny it?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Mithun: The Centre will have to agree. Mr. Modi has a huge majority in the Lok Sabha if any changes have to be brought about.
12:02
The Hindu:
A question from Sibi : This seems to be a verdict cutting across the usual fault lines like cast, class, religion etc.. Is this here to stay or is only a temporary blip?
12:03
Comment From Young Indian
What are the potential for AAP in Kerala?
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: the point is that you need ONE leader for Kerala. if someone emerges, AAP has pace in Kerala.
12:03
Comment From Guest
Everyone deserved second chance and so Kejriwal.People of Delhi reiterated their faith in him.
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Yes, Kejriwal has been given a resounding second chance!!
12:04
Comment From Dipen
Why should any good commitment from a political party be termed as 'populist'?
Rukmini: I agree that it's a misused term. Populist measures framed in other ways are welcomed by the same people! Promises without following through - that you could call cheap populism.
Comment From A terrible blow for the BJP , probably due to the arrogance of its Central leaders and Narendra Modis silence on burning issues being faced by the minorities, especiallly Catholic Christians in Delhi and Christians in general in the country.
Is this the death knell for the once mighty Congress, which will be the happiest party to see the poor plight of its rival, the BJP? The people have taught a good lesson to the proud ruling party at the Centre.
12:04
Comment From Bhaskar
Congratulations to AAP and Mr. Kejriwal. Not to get into the whole 100 rupee muffler versus 10 lakh suit. This proves that the issues that are relevant in Delhi were properly understood by AAP and promises made. Hope they deliver. BJP and Particularly Mr. Modi should stop the silence on the extremism that is afflicting our country right now and focus on an inclusive development. Enough of the words Mr. Modi,..not stand and deliver. Same thing applies to AAP here. Congress is relegated to the dust bin of Indian politics.
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: Yes, that is the message to Modi. Silence in the face of bigotry is not an option...
12:04
Comment From Yoges
What are the areas AAP can do things better independently without support / approval of centre ? In what ways can delhites life could be improved ?
12:05
Comment From eshu
What will cabinet look like?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: This will be the question to be answered. Mr. Kejriwal can choose from almost all of his candidates!!
12:05
Comment From Anil Chahal
Kiran Bedi is trailing or leading ??
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: now leading. was trailing
12:05
Comment From TJ
it is high time now AAP saves Punjab also from the evil clutches of Badals
Rukmini: Punjab will be an interesting election; can AAP replicate its success in another state. Its LS result should give it hope.
12:05
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Kiran Bedi leading by 1,085 votes...
12:05
Comment From indian engineer
is it not good that there will be no monopoly in the country with AAP giving a clean sweep in Delhi
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: yes, absolutely. People are looking for options and Kejriwal proves the point
12:06
Comment From Aatman
Again I ask. Any latest updates on Krishna Nagar constituency?
Rukmini: Kiran Bedi leads by 2k votes. Counting in progress
12:06
Comment From Subramani
Stunning victoryto AAP & Congrats. Now they must mix reason with realistic and show a mature attitude to governance. BJP so far has been graceful in defeat with Modi quick to offer support to Delhi. Now the ball is in AAP's court on how they use this mandate. Hoever early to say Modi is out, what works in Delhi won't work elsewhere
12:06
Comment From TJ
Mercifully Congress is down and out, let us see what chinta shivir do Sonia nad Rahul indulge in now
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Yes, TJ. It should be chinta, not chintan shivir for the Congress!!
12:06
Comment From eshu
Will Anna do his Andolan in Delhi and will Kejriwal support it?
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: good question!! Kejriwal has grown smarter in the last one year..:-)
12:07
The Hindu: Jatin Gandhi, Deputy Editor of The Hindu, joins the chat.
12:07
Comment From Anil Chahal
Who will be the leader of opposition in case of such clear mandate ??
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Let's see who wins. Would be good if Kiran Bedi wins.
12:07
Comment From Kesavan K
What about AAP role in Tamilnadu?
12:08
Jatin Gandhi: AAP will try to expand in as many areas as it can
12:08
Comment From lalit shorey u.s.a
Let's see kejriwal,Time to take off muffler
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: He won't..as long it has no name printed on it, it is ok, i guess.. :-)
12:08
Comment From Pranay
This is a phenomenal victory for AAP, and an even bigger victory for democracy. Now they need to stay true to their word and lead by example, by inclusivity, by innovation and by morality.
12:08
Comment From Anand
Do you agree, the easy part is done with for AAP, now comes the real test of proving itself and delivering on their promises, bringing in governance.
12:08
Comment From Hashir
I think Mr. Harsha Wardan may perform better than Bedi.
12:08
Comment From Pradeepkumar
Yeah in Tamilnadu there is a political vacuum, what will be their role in Tamilnadu?
12:08
Comment From Madhavan
Running away was the worst thing Arvind could do. Coming back was the best thing he ever did. Now that people have entrusted their faith in him, he better deliver. We need a change in the way politics is managed in India
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Let's hope that hopes are not unrealised!!
12:09
Comment From hussain
what are the factors which contributed to his anti incumbency?
12:09
Jatin Gandhi: Agree with you there Madhavan, expectations will be very high.
12:09
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Kejriwal leads by nearly 25,000 votes in New Delhi
12:09
Comment From Sharanu
is really Going as per survey?
Rukmini: The results so far are better for the AAP than the exit polls suggested, far better than the pre-poll surveys projected
12:10
Comment From Neil
will AAP join the badal to compete for centre in the future?
12:10
Comment From Guest
whats the vote share for each party?
Rukmini: 50 for AAP, 33 for the BJP and under 10% for INC at the moment
The Hindu: AAP won in four constituencies; BJP - leading in 4; INLD - leading in one constituency.
12:10
Jatin Gandhi: No Neil. Punjab is the next big destination for AAP.
12:10
Jatin Gandhi: They won all 4 Lok Sabha seats from Punjab
12:10
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Vote Share as of Now, as per Election Commission.
AAP
{54.1%,3446842}
BJP {32.5%,2071402}
INC {9.3%,592527}
BSP {1.4%,89412}
SAD {0.7%,42122}
INLD {0.6%,35873}
IND {0.5%,33347}
NOTA {0.4%,25724}
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: it is AK-65, says an AAP placard...
12:11
Rukmini: It's interesting for us here in Delhi to see the interest in the AAP and Kerala and TN.
12:11
Comment From Guest
what lead to the success of AAP?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: A desire for change and delivery and a corruption-free environment for starters...
12:12
Comment From Rishi
What could be the three major reasons for Ms Kiran Bedi to be trailing ?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: She is leading as of now, Rishi.
12:12
Comment From Guest
Any chances of Kiran Bedi's Defeat??
Rukmini: It's been swinging back and forth but she leads at the moment
12:12
Comment From Kesavan K
When Mr.Kejriwal will take charge as CM of Delhi?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Next couple of days one would imagine!!
12:12
Comment From RS
Can BJP get LoP status even if they win lesser than 7 seats?
12:13
Jatin Gandhi: The anti-BJP vote has consolidated with AAP
12:13
Comment From RAj
Does Vote Share tell any story? Was there any negative vote share for BJP? Did minority vote shift to AAP from Congress changed the equation?
Rukmini: Voteshare trends indicate that the INC lost a lot of its base to the AAP. The BJP's voteshare has dipped as compared to LS 2014, but stayed the same as AS 2013.
12:13
Jatin Gandhi: No they can't, RS
12:13
Comment From Gaurav
what happens if a party wins all the seats in state assembly? is there anything mentioned in the constitution about it, just curious because of the landslide victory of AAP
12:14
Jatin Gandhi: Voters considered Congress a non player and a large part of its vote share moved to AAP
12:14
Comment From Pradeepkumar
Was the religious issues in news had an impact in this Election?
12:14
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Mehrauli: AAP leading 16,912 votes.
12:14
Comment From Subramani
Do you think BJP really didn't have a real strategy they were sure would work
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: BJP fails to get Delhi correct, repeatedly.
12:15
Comment From Archit
On another note, AAP has always requested people to not vote for candidates with criminal cases against them. The latest report by The Hindu says that 33% AAP candidates have serious criminal cases against them. What exactly is this?
Rukmini: I think the AAP has learnt that a blanket condemnation of people with criminal cases is problematic, becase it is easy to have cases slapped against you while protesting etc. Kejriwal has several too. We need to make a qualitative distinction in types of cases, I think.
12:15
Comment From Kumar
BJP vote percent is intact and it seems a tactical understanding of all of BJP's opponents to defeat BJP
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: We thought it was the BJP that wanted to liquidate the Congress...
12:16
Comment From Guest
Dear editor what are the factors behind this anti incumbency ?
Rukmini: This seems like less of an anti-incumbency issue (given that they only ruled for 49 days), and more of a positive vote for a party that has clearly captured people's imaginations
12:16
Jatin Gandhi: Remember there is no major drop in the BJP's vote share.
12:16
Comment From Nagalakshmi
What are the three major lessons which all Polital Parties should learn from 2015 Delhi elections Sir ?
12:16
Comment From pramod
Absolute power corrupts!! Lets see how well AAP understands it
Varghese K George, Political Editor, The HIindu: this time, AAP has enough numbers that it can throw out more rotten apples in the coming days.
Comment From hussain
what about the Left parties? i read that they have contested from some 15 seats. what is the role of left in indian politics?
Rukmini: The Left is near-irrelevant in Delhi. No seats and barely any votes.
12:17
Comment From TJ
what is the future of INC at national level now?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: TJ: Congress appears to be down in the dumps.
12:18
Comment From Subramani
Looking at the massive turnout and the mandate for AAP and the BJP in LS; do you think we become frenzied when we vote?
12:18
Comment From Priyanshu
AAP fought 2013 elections with Lokpal bill as the main weapon / agenda. However, in this election, I dont see Lokpal bill mentioned anywhere. Any updates on what is the latest situation wrt Lokpal Bill?
12:19
Jatin Gandhi: TJ, Congress will have to come out of the shadow of the dynasty and deliver the post-dynasty phase that, ironically, Rahul Gandhi has been talking of for a decade.
12:20
Comment From Subramani
What should AAP do to ensure to deliver what they promised. What do you think may happen in case they do a U-Turn on some issues?
12:23
Comment From avinash
Ofcourse, they might take u-turn, as poll promises are very much idealistic, so to be practical some of them might not even touched. but lately AAP ministers should start following some of their best economists to lead the future course.
12:23
Comment From Yuvaraj
Will have to wait and see if AK will resort back to dharnas and protests against the central govt. like he did last time
12:24
Comment From Guna
What about the updated Dehli poll results at 12:25 pm?
Rukmini: 65 to the AAP and 4 to BJP
12:24
Comment From Ranjan, Oslo
From the massive turnout and the margin of AAP, it is evident, that Indian people have been starving for honest, humble and accountable politicians who behave properly as servents of the people. After many decades we see such a party in AAP.
12:24
Comment From kiran jose
The AAP victory shows that India needs a pro-poor governmnet,it's a victory for the socialist secular ideologies
12:24
Comment From Abhishek
AAP has kept many issue in its manifesto, is it possible to fulfill all of them without any hurdle? as we are seeing there will be no role of opposition if session would happen.and if there is some wrong policy then who will check them?
Rukmini: The voteshare numbers are interesting. 33% for the BJP would make you think that the margins are slim, but they are not - 54% for the AAP after all. It's rare to not only win just 4 seats with 33% of the vote, but also to lose them quite comprehensively.
12:26
Comment From Pranav
Does Congress' performance in this election mean the end is near for the party? I certainly think so.
Rukmini: It's not looking good - it's certainly the lowest ebb for the party.
12:27
Comment From Ajith CE
Interesting to hear that Kiran takes the responsibility of the defeat. Is she serious? Is there such a practice of taking responsibility in party electioneering? I think she is hurriedly exonerating Mr Modi.In fact, Delhi was under Central rule for so many months now, and people smelt something of a governance-failure there.
12:27
Comment From Raj
Will AAP be the new Congress Party, in the sense of being the rallying point of all diverse communities on a national level?
Rukmini: That's an interesting way to put it. The AAP's popularity south of the Vindhyas, so to speak, is still unclear, though.
12:27
Comment From Guest
A new type of politics, corruption-free politics which they are promising to carry forward; How far this victory will contribute towards this goal?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: That's a good question. AAP questioned the Congress (and now BJP) model of governance. There emphasis is on an alternative politics, which will be on test. Anti-corruption is pretty much at the core of this agenda given that this affects all of us citizens.
12:28
Comment From Shivam
Can common man expect a result-oriented governance from the party or we will have to face the same sensationalizing tactics they practiced earlier?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Let's hold our horses, Shivam....give them a few months at least...but Kejriwal has shown he's a serious politician.
12:29
Comment From Guest
How has the Delhi's demographic groups voted?
Rukmini: This is a question best answered by post-poll surveys, which should be out in a day or two. Anecdotally, it seems like dalits, Muslims and the youth, as well as the working class, have strongly supported AAP.
12:29
Comment From Arshad
How good is the one sided win for Democracy?
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Always good to have a vocal opposition -- in panchayats and everywhere else
12:29
The Hindu: What did AAP say in its manifesto? Read here
12:30
Comment From Santhosh
What are AAP's chances of ecxpanding into other states?
Rukmini: They stand a chance in Punjab. Haryana they inexplicably sat out. In the rest of the country, metros and Tier II cities are what they are aiming for, but the LS results show they shouldn't be over-ambitious.
12:31
Comment From Venkataramani
Has Ajay Maken won from his constituency?
Rukmini: No, he is trailing far behind and will lose.
12:31
Comment From kiran jose
Did the congress transfer votes intentionally to propel AAP win?
12:31
Jatin Gandhi: Arshad, if the win is one-sided one can only hope the winner is democratic in its conduct. A strong opposition is essential for robust democracy.
12:32
Rukmini: We've had a number of questions on the AAP's chances in other states. I think they have a good chance in Punjab, after having decided to sit out Haryana. In the rest of the country, big cities - maybe even some municipal corporation elections - is what they seem to be aiming for.
12:32
Comment From premchand
will there be no one to oppose wrong decissions if taken by AAP in assembly as there is going to be no opposition status to any party??
12:33
Comment From Vivek
What are the chances of Alka Lamba from chandni chowk ?
Rukmini: She is leading.
12:34
Comment From vishwendra yadav
Major shift of Muslim vote banks towards AAP after hate speechs and ghar vapsi incidents and silence of PM towards the issue.
12:35
Comment From chanakya
also major shift of dalit vote to aap
12:36
Comment From Muhammed Hashir
The Call for Priyanka will not help Congress. They need to rebuild the party from grass root level, isn't it?
Rukmini: It does seem like clutching at straws. The party's base is in disarray and as you say, it needs a major overhaul.
Rukmini: Kiran Bedi leads by 1500 votes, for everyone asking.
12:37
Comment From m akram
how many seats are covered by AAP
Rukmini: They contested all 70 and are leading in 65.
12:38
Comment From Guest
we have got AAP but now they will manage the Delhi because they dont have experience???
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Everyone has to begin somewhere!
12:40
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Kiran Bedi now leads by 2,319 votes in Krishna Nagar over AAP rival Bagga.
12:41
Rukmini: The biggest margins at the moment are in Sultanpur Majra and Deoli, where the AAP leads by over 60,000 votes
12:41
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: So, fas AAP has won nine seat and leads in 56 others.
12:42
The Hindu: NEWS ALERT: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal wins from the prestigious New Delhi constituency'
12:42
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Sorry that should read "so far"
12:42
Comment From Venkataramani
How about Patparganj? Has Manish Sisodia won?
Rukmini: He's leading comfortably
12:43
Rukmini: The only seats the AAP is losing at the moment are Krishna Nagar, Mustafabad, Rohini and Vishwas Nagar. The INLD leads in Najafgarh.
12:44
Comment From nikhil
is congress leading on any seat ?
Rukmini: No, it it set to lose all at the moment.
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Kiran Bedi leading by over 2,300 votes....
12:45
Comment From premchand
how much majority arvind kejrival got?
Rukmini: I believe he has now won. He led by nearly 30,000 votes until a few minutes ago.
12:46
Comment From rajan
will AAP be able to perform as a party with a difference
Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: Rajan: Proof of the pudding is in the ...
12:49
Comment From avinash
I was wondering if BJP got 35% plus vote share and almost none of it getting converted into win?
Rukmini: Yes, but this 33% is in the context of an election in which the AAP has nearly 55% of the vote. That makes it an extremely unusual election, one in which 33% vote cannot match a huge wave.
12:49
The Hindu: Thanks a lot for all the comments and questions!
12:49
The Hindu: The live chat ends now...
12:50
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