The BJP won 48 of the 70 seats in the capital district, well ahead of the 22 for the Aam Aadmi Party of Arvind Kejriwal, a fierce critic of Modi, Election Commission data showed.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won or is leading in 48 seats in the 70-member legislative assembly, while the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is ahead in 22 seats, according to data from the Election Commission of India (EC).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally won control of the national capital for his party after more than two decades, a resounding victory that underlines a recovery in support since an unexpectedly poor showing in last year’s national elections.

From projecting Modi and tailoring its promises, to Centre’s backing for the party unit and identifying issues that struck chord with the middle classes – the BJP shed the shadow of LS results.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again proven his prowess, leading the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to a historic victory in the Delhi assembly elections. The win marks BJP's return to power in the Capital after a 27-year hiatus,