The Aam Aadmi Party has recaptured power in the national capital with the party leading in 66 constituencies against 3 of BJP. As the thumping victory of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party unfolded, social media became abuzz with reactions to the landslide verdict. AAP has sweeped the Delhi polls with a thumping majority of 67 in the 70-member Delhi Assembly. BJP came a distant second with three seats. Other parties, including Congress, failed to open account.
In The Hindu 's Live Chat, our readers raised some pertinent questions relating to the future of the capital and of Mr. Kejriwal's stature in national politics. Here's a snapshot of some of the engaging comments are readers three open to our panelists:
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Amit Baruah, Resident Editor (Delhi):: No one expected this margin. Even Today's Chanakya exit polls has been surpassed by 10 seats.
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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
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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..
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Comment From vinod: Dear Amit, What is your assessment, 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.
Buzz around Twitter
Spoke to
>@ArvindKejriwal & congratulated him on the win. Assured him Centre's complete support in the development of Delhi.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
>February 10, 2015I lose only when I do not give my 100% to d cause. I gave it all. My party & we will reflect on the causes of defeat! Best wishes for Delhi
— Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi)
>February 10, 2015 Today is
>@AamAadmiParty 's day in Delhi. Congratulations
>@ArvindKejriwal . All the best in making India's capital a gr8place for all Indians
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor)
>February 10, 2015