I couldn't connect to people: AAP’s Avadh Ojha concedes defeat in Delhi Election against BJP’s Ravinder Singh Negi in Patparganj
BJP’s Ravinder Negi emerged victorious in the Patparganj constituency, securing a lead of around 22,000 votes over AAP’s Avadh Ojha. Congress candidate Anil Chaudhary finished in third place with a significantly lower vote share. This marks a major shift in the constituency, which was previously a stronghold of AAP under former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
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Ojha Concedes Defeat, Calls It a Personal Failure
Avadh Ojha, a first-time candidate and a popular UPSC exam coach, accepted responsibility for his defeat. He acknowledged his inability to connect with voters, stating, “It’s my personal defeat. I couldn’t connect to people… I’ll meet the people and will contest the next election from here.”
AAP’s Declining Influence in Patparganj
Patparganj has historically been a crucial constituency in East Delhi, with a large number of Poorvanchali and Pahadi voters. The seat was a Congress bastion until AAP’s emergence in 2013. Manish Sisodia, who had held the seat since then, secured victory in 2020 with a slim margin of just 3,207 votes. However, Sisodia was not in the fray this time, leaving AAP to field Avadh Ojha in an attempt to retain its dominance.
BJP’s Strategic Comeback in the Constituency
BJP’s Ravinder Negi, who had narrowly lost to Sisodia in 2020, was re-nominated by the party for the 2025 elections. This time, with Sisodia absent, Negi capitalised on the opportunity,
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