The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured an early victory in the crucial Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections, with its candidate Suman Kumar Gupta winning the Chandini Chowk ward. According to trends from the State Election Commission, the party is also leading in six other wards as the counting of votes progresses.
Key Results and Early Trends
The final results for all 12 wards are being announced on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. The by-polls were conducted on Sunday, 30 November, witnessing a voter turnout of 38.51%. The voting process began at 7:30 AM and ended at 5:30 PM across all polling stations.
Among the 12 wards, Chandni Mahal recorded the highest voter participation at 41.95%. Prior to these by-elections, nine of these wards were held by the BJP and three by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The outcome will decide the political fate of 51 candidates who were in the fray.
Candidate Profile and Voter Participation
A notable feature of this election was the significant number of women candidates. Out of the total contestants, 26 were women. The BJP fielded the highest number of women candidates at eight, followed by the AAP with six and the Congress with five.
Some of the key candidates included Congress's Mukesh from Mundka, Sarita Kumari from Shalimar Bagh-B, and Vishakha Rani from Ashok Vihar. From Chandni Chowk, Ajay Kumar was contesting, while Sumita Malik (Dwarka-B) and Rashmi Sharma (Dichau Kalan) were other prominent names. Shikha Kapur contested from Greater Kailash and Vinay Shankar Dubey from Vinod Nagar.
Implications and Political Landscape
The results of these Delhi MCD by-polls are being closely watched as they are a key indicator of the prevailing public sentiment in the national capital. The BJP's early lead, including the confirmed win in Chandini Chowk, suggests a potential consolidation of its position in the municipal body.
The relatively moderate voter turnout of 38.51% will also be analyzed by political parties as they gear up for future electoral battles. The performance of the AAP and Congress in their previously held wards will be crucial in determining the balance of power within the MCD.
As the counting continues, all eyes are on the State Election Commission for the final declaration of results for the remaining wards. This electoral exercise is a significant mid-term test for the political parties governing and aspiring to govern Delhi.
