"The reason behind this is because under PM Modi's leadership the country has touched new heights in the past decade. In light of this, I think the people did not have difficulty choosing between a 'vikas model' and a 'vinash model' in the Delhi elections," said Paswan.
"Every Congress leader and worker worked unitedly under adverse circumstances, but more hard work and struggle is still required," Kharge said in a post on X.
"It was very obvious from all the meetings that people wanted change. They voted for change. My congratulations to those who won. For the rest of us it just means that we have to work harder, stay on the ground and be responsive to the peoples' issues," said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
"As of now, it seems that they (BJP) will form the govt... We raised the issues but I think people thought that we are not going to form the govt - we accept the decision of the people," said Dikshit in a statement, reflecting a sombre acceptance of the apparent outcome.
As per the early trends from the Election Commission, the BJP is currently leading on 45 seats while the Aam Aadmi Party on 25. Congress is yet to open its account in the Delhi election results.
As counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly election began 8 am on Saturday, Abhishek Dutt, Congress candidate from Kasturba Nagar, exuded confidence in his victory.
Delhi Police on Thursday detained members of Indian Youth Congress who were protesting against the Central government over the issue of deportation of alleged illegal Indian immigrants from the United States.
"BJP is going to form the government in Delhi. The way Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked, he won the hearts of the public. Due to the Congress party and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the plight of Delhi took place. The public is disappointed with the outcomes (referring to work done) of bo