BJP cannot win these 11 seats in Delhi
After 26 years, 11 parliamentary seats have become an obstacle in the way of the BJP that is poised to conquer Delhi. The BJP cannot even open accounts in 11 of Delhi’s 70 assembly seats. Five of the 11 seats are dominated by Dalits. It was because of these seats that the BJP lost power in 2013 despite being the largest party.
In 2013, the BJP won 32 seats in Delhi, four short of the magic number of 36. Without a majority, the BJP lost power. In this case, the discussion this time is whether the BJP can open its account in these 11 seats?
There has never been a Lotus blooming on these 11 seats
1. Seerampur- Seelampur area in northeast Delhi is predominantly Muslim. The first parliamentary election was held on this seat in 1993. From then till now, the BJP has not been able to win here. In Seerampur, the BJP won once, the Independent Party won once, the Congress won three times and the Aam Aadmi Party won twice. Interestingly, no matter who wins here, the BJP comes second every time.
2. Condry- This seat in East Delhi is reserved for the Dalit community. Elections were held here for the first time in 2008. From then until now, only the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party have won here. The BJP has finished second in all elections so far. In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the BJP was leading in the Kundli seat.
3. Okla- Even in the Muslim-dominated Okhla seat, the BJP has never won. Okhla is the seat of parliament in southeast Delhi. In 1993, the first parliamentary election was also held here. The Okhla seat was won by Dal Janata Party, Congress, Janata Dal and Aam Aadmi Party. The BJP came second in 2015 and 2020.
4. Ambedkar Nagar- Even in the Ambedkar Nagar seat reserved for Dalits, the BJP was unable to open an account. Ambedkar Nagar seat was also formed in 1993. Congress continued to win this seat until 2013. The Aam Aadmi Party won here in 2013, 2015 and 2020. The BJP has maintained its second position in every assembly election.
5. Deoli- Even in the Deoli seat in south Delhi, the BJP has failed to win so far. In 2008, elections were held for the first time after the delimitation of the Deoli seat. In 2008, Congress MP Arvinder Singh Lovely won here and entered the Parliament. The Aam Aadmi Party has been winning here since 2013. Deoli seats are reserved for Dalits.
6.Jangpura- Even in Jangpura constituency in southeast Delhi, the BJP has so far failed to win the election. Muslims, Punjabis and Dalits are the X factors for Jangpura seat. Parliamentary elections were held here for the first time in 1993. Congress won here from 1993 to 2008. AAP won this seat between 2013 and 2020. This time AAP has fielded Manish Sisodia from here.
7.Vikaspuri- Even in West Delhi’s Vikaspuri constituency, the BJP was unable to open an account. Assembly elections were held for the first time in 2008 from Vikaspuri seat. In 2008, the Congress won from here. The Aam Aadmi Party has been winning this seat since 2013. Interestingly, the BJP has been ranked second in this seat since 2008 as well.
8. Ballymaran- The Balimaran seat, associated with famous poet Mirza Ghalib, also poses a challenge to the BJP. Even in this seat, the BJP has failed to win so far. From 1993 till date, both the Congress Party and the Aam Aadmi Party have won here. The Ballimaran seat is dominated by Muslims.
9. Matthia Mahal- Even in the Mathia Mahal constituency in central Delhi, the BJP has so far failed to win the election. Mathia Mahal is also a predominantly Muslim location. Since 1993, only the Aam Aadmi Party, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh have won this seat.
10. Sultanpur Majra- The Sultanpur Majra seat in northwest Delhi is reserved for Dalits. Even in this seat, the BJP has not been able to secure victory so far. Elections were held here for the first time in 1993. The Congress won here before 2013 and the AAP from 2015 to 2020.
11. Mangalpur- Mangalpuri seat in northwest Delhi is also a seat reserved for Dalits. No account of the BJP has been opened here. Congress won here from 1993 to 2008 and AAP from 2013 to 2020.
