Vote counting in Delhi revealed BJP's return to power after 27 years, securing 48 seats against AAP's 22. Morning trends showed key AAP leaders trailing, including Kejriwal in New Delhi constituency and Sisodia in Jangpura. By noon, both had lost their seats, though Atishi managed to win Kalkaji.
The Delhi Secretariat was sealed to prevent document removal, while the Election Commission reported significant voter demographic changes - including 25% voter deletion in New Delhi constituency over five years. PM Modi arrived at BJP headquarters in the afternoon, opening his victory speech with "Yamuna Maiya ki Jai" and promising to make the river Delhi's identity.
Evening coverage shifted to analyzing potential CM candidates, with Pravesh Verma emerging as frontrunner. Congress lost deposits in 67 of 70 seats, marking its continued decline in the capital.