Patparganj Constituency Election Results 2025: 'Happy with second position,' says AAP's Avadh Ojha as he loses by over 21,000 votes

Delhi Election Results 2025: Patparganj, once a stronghold of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has shifted to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Delhi Assembly elections, with BJP’s Ravinder Singh Negi (Ravi Negi) securing a decisive victory. Negi defeated AAP candidate Avadh Ojha by a margin of over 21,000 votes.

Ojha, a first-time candidate and a well-known online educator-turned-politician, expressed satisfaction despite the loss. Speaking to IANS, he remarked, "Winning or losing is nothing. This was my first political innings, and I secured the second position. I am very happy with this achievement."

After nine rounds of the 14-round counting process, Negi had polled 69,104 votes, maintaining a strong lead over Ojha. Congress candidate Anil Kumar trailed in third place.

Ojha acknowledged the voters’ decision, stating that the outcome reflected a desire for change. "Perhaps the public felt it was time for a change after a long time. They might have wanted to give another party a chance. There is no question of any shortcomings on our part," he said.

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Despite the setback, Ojha affirmed his commitment to politics and his supporters. "We are heading to Patparganj now. First, I will meet my supporters, then from tomorrow, we will plan our next strategy and hit the ground again," he affirmed.

Patparganj had been a key AAP bastion, with senior leader Manish Sisodia winning the seat for two consecutive terms before his arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case. However, this election marks a significant political shift, with the BJP making inroads in the constituency.