According to 2024 exit polls, the Chandni Chowk and North East Delhi constituencies were expected to shift away from the BJP's control in this election cycle

In a reflection of historical trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in the exit polls for Delhi‘s Lok Sabha elections. This anticipated triumph refers to the BJP’s consistent performance in the capital, resounding past electoral successes.

With its rich political legacy as a significant centre of power, Delhi has seen shifts and continuities in its parliamentary panorama, from the highs and lows experienced by Congress and  BJP since 1951 to the recent dominance of BJP in the 2019 elections, Delhi’s political tale enlace with the nation’s historical journey, for the second consecutive time in 2019, the BJP secured victories in all seven Parliamentary constituencies in the capital, obtaining more than 56% of the vote share. The Congress achieved over 22% while the AAP managed slightly above 18% of the vote share in the previous election cycle.

According to Exit Poll 2024, the Chandni Chowk and North East Delhi constituencies were expected to shift away from the BJP’s control in this election cycle. Apart from that, all constituency exit polls have predicted a landslide victory for the BJP.  This time, the voter turnout in Delhi, excluding postal ballots that make up a small portion of total votes, was 58.69%, slightly lower than the overall polling percentage of 60.6% in 2019 as per Election Commission of India data.

The exit poll predictions, aligning with BJP’s past victories, signal continuity and reaffirm the party’s influence in the capital. If BJP’s victory in the exit polls materialises, it is equanimous to shape the future political predominance in Delhi. This outcome would consolidate the BJP’s positions by dwindling the other parties’ importance down and reflect the evolving preferences of Delhi’s voters expecting their political future in the BJP’s hands.