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From Chaudhary Brahm Prakash to Rekha Gupta; here’s list of Delhi’s CMs and ruling parties
Fp Staff •The BJP won the Delhi assembly polls earlier this month, clinching 48 seats in the 70-seat assembly. The party returned to the power almost 27 years
Delhi elections: Key strongholds that AAP managed to retain amid BJP’s landslide win
Fp Staff •Despite its crushing defeat, former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party managed to secure an impressive vote share of 44 per cent, reflecting that it still wielded influence in certain pockets of Delhi
Is Delhi getting a woman CM? Who could it be?
Fp Explainers •The BJP could choose the next Chief Minister of Delhi from one of its newly-elected women MLAs — Neelam Pahalwan, Rekha Gupta, Poonam Sharma and Shikha Roy all won in the recently held polls. But who are they? What do we know about them?
How AAP's defeat in Delhi will influence national politics
Sandipghose •Arvind Kejriwal posed a greater threat to Rahul Gandhi’s ambition of the unchallenged choice of the united opposition in the run-up to the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, causing further damage to Congress’ prospects in other states along the way, if he was allowed to further consolidate his position in Delhi
Delhi to get BJP CM after 27 years. Did you know its last one was in power for only 52 days?
Vibhutisanchala •The BJP, which registered a historic victory on Saturday, has had three chief ministers: Madan Lal Khurana, Sahib Singh Verma, and Sushma Swaraj during its previous rule between 1993 and 1998. Swaraj, who was the first woman to occupy the role, had the shortest term, lasting just 52 days
Delhi polls: From caste and community to gender, BJP’s delicate balancing act while picking next CM
Fp Explainers •The BJP’s blowout victory in Delhi has left it facing a vital question – who will be the next chief minister of Delhi? According to reports, the party leadership could go with an MLA, particularly a woman. Given recent history in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, the party may also pick someone from the OBC or Jat community
After Delhi loss, will AAP lose its national party status?
Fp Explainers •The Aam Aadmi Party’s disastrous loss in Delhi is raising questions about its status as a national party. The party won just 22 seats in the Delhi polls — compared to 48 for the BJP which returned to power after nearly three decades. To make matters worse, a number of AAP heavy-hitters including its supremo Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia lost their seats. But will AAP lose its coveted national party tag?
Atishi Marlena resigns as Delhi CM after BJP's thumping victory in Assembly elections
Fp Staff •BJP is likely to stake claim to power next week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from a foreign visit. The party has maintained the suspense over who will become the new chief minister of Delhi
Why Swati Maliwal slammed Atishi after her Delhi win
Fp Explainers •Outgoing Delhi CM and AAP leader Atishi regained her Kalkaji seat in the recently concluded Delhi Assembly election. In a video that surfaced online, she was seen celebrating her victory by dancing with her supporters. This has drawn criticism from AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal
This Week in Explainers: How BJP wrested power from AAP in Delhi
Fp Explainers •The BJP is returning to power in Delhi after nearly three decades with a decisive mandate. The AAP’s loss was compounded by the defeat of its top leaders including chief Arvind Kejriwal. But what worked for the saffron party this time? We answer this and more in our weekly wrap from India