The New Delhi assembly election saw an intense battle where Congress' Sandeep Dikshit played a crucial role in shaping the outcome. Despite losing, he succeeded in reducing Arvind Kejriwal’s votes, aiding BJP’s Parvesh Verma in securing victory. The contest marked a decade since Kejriwal unseated Sheila Dikshit. BJP celebrated a landslide win, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. AAP faced criticism over governance, with prominent leaders losing ground. The election highlighted a shifting political landscape in the national capital.