Delhi, February 8: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expanded its political footprint, now governing 19 states across India after securing a majority in the Delhi Assembly elections. The party won 48 out of 70 seats, marking its return to power in Delhi after 26 years.
This victory follows BJP’s strong performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where Narendra Modi became Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. The party also contested elections in eight states this year, forming governments—either independently or through alliances—in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Haryana, and Maharashtra.
BJP’s Political Expansion
Historically, the BJP reached its peak in 2018, when its alliance governed 21 states, equaling Indira Gandhi’s record of state-level dominance. While the party lost control in Himachal Pradesh and Jharkhand, its continued expansion in the North, West, East, and Central India reinforces its national stronghold.
BJP’s Regional Influence
North India (UP, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand)
- Delhi: BJP won 48 of 70 seats, ending AAP’s decade-long rule.
- Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath leads the government; BJP secured 222 seats in 2022.
- Uttarakhand: BJP won 47 out of 70 seats in the 2022 elections; Pushkar Singh Dhami remains CM.
- Haryana: BJP retained power in 2024 Assembly polls, securing 48 of 90 seats.
Western India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa)
- Gujarat: BJP has ruled since 1998; CM Bhupendra Patel leads the government after BJP’s 2022 landslide win (156 of 182 seats).
- Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis heads the NDA government alongside Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena.
- Rajasthan: BJP won 115 of 200 seats in 2023 Assembly elections; Bhajan Lal Sharma is CM.
- Goa: Pramod Sawant leads the government after BJP won 26 of 40 seats in 2022.
Eastern India (Bihar, Odisha)
- Bihar: BJP’s ally Nitish Kumar leads the government after switching back to the NDA.
- Odisha: BJP ended BJD’s 24-year rule, winning 78 of 147 seats; Mohan Charan Majhi is CM.
Central India (Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh)
- Madhya Pradesh: BJP won 163 of 230 seats in 2023 polls; Mohan Yadav is CM.
- Chhattisgarh: BJP secured 54 of 90 seats in 2023, forming the government under Vishnu Deo Sai.
Southern India (Andhra Pradesh)
- Andhra Pradesh: BJP’s ally TDP formed the government; Chandrababu Naidu returned as CM.
Northeastern India
BJP and its allies hold power in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Sikkim (where it remains in alliance at the Centre).
What’s Next?
With Bihar’s 2025 Assembly elections approaching, BJP aims to consolidate its position further. The party’s continued governance in 19 states underscores its expanding national dominance, setting the stage for future electoral battles.
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