Delhi Burari Seat Election Result 2025: AAP's Sanjeev Jha Vs JDU's Shailendra Kumar Vs Congress' Mangesh Tyagi

The Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 concluded on February 5, with the results eagerly awaited on February 8. The Burari seat is a focal point, featuring candidates Sanjeev Jha from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Shailendra Kumar from Janata Dal United (JDU), and Mangesh Tyagi from Congress. Notably, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has also put forward a candidate in collaboration with an allied party.

In the previous election of 2020, Sanjeev Jha of AAP secured a significant victory over Shailendra Kumar of JDU by 88,158 votes. Jha received 1,39,598 votes, accounting for 62.81% of the total votes cast. This year, voter turnout on the Burari seat was recorded at 59.48%. The question remains whether AAP will continue its winning streak or if there will be a shift in the political landscape.

Candidate Profiles and Background

Sanjeev Jha has been a dominant figure in Burari, winning as MLA three times consecutively since 2013. His assets are valued at over ₹14 lakh, and he holds a BA (Hons) degree. Shailendra Kumar from JDU possesses assets worth more than ₹23 crore with liabilities exceeding ₹8 lakh and holds a BA (Pass) degree. Mangesh Tyagi of Congress has assets valued at over ₹7 crore and liabilities amounting to ₹12 lakh; he has completed his education up to the 12th grade.

Delhi Elections: Key Statistics

The Delhi Assembly comprises 70 seats, with a majority requiring at least 36 seats. This election saw participation from 699 candidates across various constituencies. There were 13,766 polling stations set up for the voters, who numbered approximately 1.56 crore. The overall voting percentage for this election stood at 60.44%, reflecting active public engagement.