Archive · 17 Nov 2025
AAP vs BJP: MCD By-elections Heat Up Over Demolitions
Elections are coming up for 12 parts of Delhi's local government.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is blaming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for doing too many building demolitions and not keeping the city clean.
The BJP says AAP is just scared of losing the election and is making up stories about demolitions.
AAP also says that because the BJP controls many parts of the government, people can't complain about unfair actions.
The BJP thinks AAP will lose all the wards this time.
AAP launched its MCD by-election campaign focusing on demolitions under BJP rule
BJP dismisses AAP's allegations, claims they're scared of losing
AAP alleges BJP leaders file complaints for demolitions, profit from process
BJP predicts AAP will be 'completely wiped out' in by-elections
AAP claims BJP's control over institutions leaves residents without recourse
- Who
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- What
- By-elections for 12 MCD wards; AAP's campaign focusing on demolitions; BJP's response
- When
- Ahead of by-elections for 12 MCD wards (November 30 for BJP's predicted outcome)
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To campaign for the MCD by-elections, with AAP raising issues of governance and demolitions, and BJP countering with claims of AAP's electoral fear
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Demolitions and Governance
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
AAP alleges BJP uses demolitions for intimidation, fails in basic governance, and profits from demolition drives. AAP claims residents have no recourse against perceived unfair actions due to BJP's control over multiple institutions.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
BJP dismisses AAP's allegations as attempts to mislead voters and mask their fear of a significant defeat. BJP claims AAP is agitated due to the prospect of losing badly and is recounting 'fanciful tales' instead of addressing their own failures.
Electoral Prospects
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
AAP believes BJP's control over multiple institutions impacts voter sentiment against them, implying a potential loss in the upcoming by-elections.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
BJP predicts a complete rout for AAP in the upcoming by-elections, citing their previous low performance in these wards and stating they will be 'completely wiped out' on November 30.
- Number of MCD Wards in By-elections
- 12
- AAP's Campaign Focus
- Demolitions and BJP's governance failures
- BJP's Counter-argument
- AAP is scared of defeat
- AAP's Allegations on Demolitions
- BJP leaders filing complaints, taking money
- Wards Previously Won by AAP (2022)
- 3 out of 12
Sources
Delhi CM attends BJP strategy meeting for Nov 30 MCD by-elections
Fearing defeat in MCD bypolls, Bharadwaj trying to mislead public with made-up stories: Delhi BJP
‘People looking at Congress with confidence’: Devender Yadav on in prospects of MCD bypolls
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta campaigns for BJP candidates in MCD bypoll
Development underway in rural Delhi, which was neglected for long: CM
