The Delhi Assembly election results on Saturday delivered a decisive blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader Arvind Kejriwal, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic victory that will see the party return to power in the national capital after more than two decades. The BJP has claimed 48 out of the 70 seats, inching closer to forming the next government in Delhi. AAP, in stark contrast, trails far behind with just 22 seats. Meanwhile, Congress faces another crushing defeat, likely failing to secure a single seat for the third consecutive election.The most significant upset came in the New Delhi constituency, where Arvind Kejriwal, AAP's national convener and Delhi’s Chief Minister, lost to BJP’s Parvesh Verma. Kejriwal, who had held the seat for over a decade, was defeated by a margin of over 4,000 votes, signaling a major turning point in Delhi’s political landscape. This loss, alongside the defeat of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in Jangpura, has dealt a devastating blow to AAP’s leadership.While AAP was able to retain the Kalkaji seat, with Chief Minister Atishi defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri, the overall outcome paints a grim picture for the party. Political analysts are pointing to the growing corruption allegations against top AAP leaders, including Kejriwal and Sisodia, as the key factor behind the party's downfall. The Delhi excise scam, in which both leaders are allegedly implicated, has turned public sentiment against AAP. Kejriwal’s promise to resign if found dishonest, made last year, now seems to have backfired, with voters rejecting his leadership in a decisive manner.AAP, once celebrated as a reformist force in Delhi politics, now faces questions about its credibility and future. The party’s involvement in multiple corruption controversies has severely tarnished its image, undermining its previous anti-corruption narrative. In addition to the setbacks in the Delhi Assembly election, AAP’s poor performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and the 2024 Haryana Assembly polls further suggest a deepening crisis of credibility for the party.Kejriwal’s personal loss in New Delhi could mark the beginning of a turbulent phase for AAP. The party now finds itself at a crossroads, with its leadership in disarray and its future in Delhi and beyond uncertain. As BJP celebrates its triumph, the road ahead for AAP looks increasingly uncertain, and the party faces a long road to regain the trust of voters.For BJP, this victory represents a historic moment, as the party looks set to reclaim control of the Delhi Assembly after years of AAP dominance. The defeat of prominent AAP figures, coupled with the party’s ongoing internal struggles, indicates that the political landscape of Delhi has undergone a major shift, and BJP’s grip on power is now stronger than ever.Also read: Delhi Election 2025 Results: BJP ends 27-year drought - 5 reasons behind party's historic comeback in capitalAlso read: Delhi Election 2025 Results: AAP's capital debacle - 10 reasons why voters turned away from Kejriwal's party