Fall of Kejriwal

BJP’s resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections marks a political turning point that few would have predicted a few months ago. Although the AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal looked a bit down due to the BJP’s relentless onslaught but never out. But finally the BJP had the last laugh, conquering the national capital after 27 years. New Delhi has handed the party a clear mandate, bringing an end to Kejriwal’s decade-long reign. This isn’t just an electoral win—it’s a statement. The people of Delhi have spoken, and their verdict is a ringing endorsement of Narendra Modi’s leadership and the BJP’s Hindutva agenda.

Delhi is more than just India’s capital—it’s where political fortunes are made and unmade. In 2013, Kejriwal became the face of change, tapping into public anger against corruption and promising a government that truly worked for the people. He spoke of free water, better schools, and quality healthcare—promises that resonated with a city frustrated by years of inefficiency. And for a time, he delivered. But politics is unforgiving. Allegations of corruption, internal rifts, and relentless clashes with the central government began to take its toll. Then came the arrests—senior AAP leaders, and finally, Kejriwal himself. The man who once stood as an anti-establishment warrior was now caught in a storm, struggling to hold onto the trust that had once propelled him to power.

The BJP, never one to miss an opportunity, seized the moment. Led by a high-pitched campaign from the PM Modi and the home minister Amit Shah, the party turned the election into a referendum on governance. The ‘double-engine government’ pitch—that a BJP-led Delhi would function smoothly alongside a BJP-led Centre—struck a chord with voters frustrated by years of deadlock. The opposition’s weakness made BJP’s job easier. The Congress, once a formidable force in Delhi, failed to even make a mark, while AAP’s support base fractured, allowing the BJP to consolidate votes across demographics.

For Kejriwal, this defeat isn’t just a political loss—it’s a moment of reckoning. A decade ago, he wasn’t just another leader; he was a symbol of change, an outsider who promised to clean up politics and put people first. But down the line, politics has made him just another leader. Beyond AAP, the opposition is struggling to stay relevant. Without a strong leader or a clear message, it has failed to connect with voters in any meaningful way. If it cannot regroup and redefine its vision, the BJP will only tighten its hold, shaping the future of Indian politics on its own terms.