MCD Bypoll Results: Counting Begins in 12 Wards Amid Three-Way Fight Between BJP, AAP and Congress

Delhi MCD Bypolls: BJP Wins 7 Wards While AAP and Congress Make Gains

The counting of votes for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls concluded on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, amid tight security across the national capital. The elections were held for 12 wards, with the results highlighting a competitive three-way contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Congress, along with a win for the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB).

According to official updates, BJP emerged victorious in seven wards, while AAP secured three seats. Congress and AIFB each won one ward.

BJP Retains Majority But Loses Two Seats

The elections were a test for BJP following its landslide victory in Delhi in February 2025. Of the 12 wards, nine were previously held by BJP and three by AAP.

• BJP’s winning candidates include:
  • Suman Kumar Gupta – Chandni Chowk (margin: 1,182 votes)
  • Anita Jain – Shalimar Bagh B
  • Manisha Devi – Dwarka B
  • Sarla Choudhry – Vinod Nagar
  • Veena Asija – Vinod Nagar
  • Anjum Mandal – Greater Kailash
  • Rekha Rani – Dichaon Kalan

Despite winning seven wards, BJP failed to retain two seats, reflecting voter shifts in select areas.

• AAP winners:
  • Ram Swaroop Kanojia – Dakshinpuri
  • Anil – Mundka
  • Rajan Arora – Naraina
• Congress winner: Sangam Vihar A
• AIFB winner: Chandani Mahal

High-Security Counting Amid Tight Competition

The State Election Commission set up 10 counting centres at key locations: Kanjhawala, Pitampura, Bharat Nagar, Civil Lines, Rouse Avenue, Dwarka, Najafgarh, Gole Market, Pushp Vihar, and Mandawali.

Nearly 1,800 police personnel, along with paramilitary forces, were deployed to maintain law and order during the counting process.

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Voter Turnout and Candidate Overview

• Voting for the 12 wards was held on November 30, 2025.
• Voter turnout stood at 38.51%, lower than the 50.47% recorded during the 2022 full MCD elections.
• A total of 51 candidates contested across the 12 wards, 26 of whom were women.
  • BJP fielded 8 women
  • AAP contested 6 women candidates
  • Congress fielded 5 women
    

Focus on Key Wards

The results for Shalimar Bagh B and Dwarka B attracted special attention:

• Shalimar Bagh B: Vacated after sitting BJP councillor Rekha Gupta became Delhi’s Chief Minister post-assembly elections. 
• Dwarka B: Vacant since 2024, after former councillor Kamaljeet Sehrawat was elected to Parliament from West Delhi.

These wards were closely watched as indicators of party strength and voter sentiment in the capital.

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Conclusion

The Delhi MCD bypolls reaffirm BJP’s dominance in the municipal landscape, while AAP’s three wins and Congress’ single seat signal that opposition parties still hold sway in select areas. Analysts say voter turnout and ward-specific issues played a key role in shaping the outcomes, providing lessons for parties ahead of future municipal and state elections.

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