Priyanka Gandhi congratulates BJP for winning Delhi polls, says Congress needs to "work harder"

New Delhi [India], February 8 : Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is poised to form the government in the national capital after 27 years and also reflected on her party's dismal performance, emphasising the need to work harder
In a message to party workers, she said they need to stay connected with the people, and address their concerns more effectively.
"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 the BJP is poised to form the government in Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the "rule of lies" has ended in Delhi and this is the beginning of a new era of development and trust in Delhi.
In a post on X, Shah said, "Delhi ke Dil mein Modi (Modi in the heart of Delhi)"."The people of Delhi have worked to make Delhi Aapda-free by destroying the 'Sheeshmahal' of lies, deceit and corruption. Delhi has taught such a lesson to those who break promises that it will set an example for those who make false promises to the public across the country. This is the beginning of a new era of development and trust in Delhi," he added.
The Home Minister also expressed gratitude to the people of Delhi for their support and said the BJP is determined to fulfil all its promises.
"This is a victory of 'Modi ki Guarantee' and the faith of Delhiites in Modi ji's vision of development. Heartfelt gratitude to the people of Delhi for this massive mandate. Under the leadership of Modi ji, BJP is determined to fulfil all its promises and make Delhi the number-1 capital of the world," Amit Shah said.
Further, Shah said that Delhi people have shown that the public cannot be misled by repeated false promises.
"The public has responded to the dirty Yamuna, dirty drinking water, broken roads, overflowing sewers and liquor shops open in every street with their votes. I heartily congratulate all the workers of BJP Delhi who worked day and night for this grand victory in Delhi, BJP National President JP Nadda and State President Virendra Sachdeva. Be it the respect for women, the self-respect of unauthorised colony residents or the immense possibilities of self-employment, Delhi will now become an ideal capital under the leadership of Modi ji," he added on X.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to form the government in Delhi after 27 years.
According to the latest update from the Election Commission of India (ECI), BJP is ahead on 47 seats, having won 15 and leading on 32.
While, AAP is ahead on 23, having won 11 and leading on 12. Congress has failed to even open its account in the Delhi elections for the third straight time.
Polling for the 70-member Assembly was held on February 5, with a total voter turnout recorded at 60.54 per cent.
BJP workers and supporters have already started celebrating outside the party's office in New Delhi foreseeing a comeback in the national capital government after a long wait.BJP workers were seen bursting firecrackers, dancing, and singing at the party office.