Karol Bagh Assembly Constituency: Key Political Battleground In Delhi Elections 2025

Karol Bagh, one of Delhi's 70 assembly constituencies, remains a crucial electoral battleground under the New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency.

As Delhi exercised its suffrage rights on February 5, all eyes are now set on this seat. The results will be announced on February 8.

Past Election Trends

AAP's Vishesh Ravi has been a dominant force in Karol Bagh, securing consecutive victories in 2015 and 2020. In the 2020 assembly elections, Ravi won by a significant margin, securing 62.23% of the votes (67,494 votes), while his closest competitor, BJP's Yogender Chandoliya, managed 32.95% (35,734 votes). Congress, which once held strong influence in Delhi, saw its candidate Gourav Kumar secure only 3.10% (3,365 votes).

The 2015 elections had a similar outcome, with Ravi winning 59.80% of the votes, while Chandoliya garnered 30.64%. Congress performed slightly better that year, with its candidate Madan Khorwal securing 8.11%.

The 2025 Contestants

This time, the battle for Karol Bagh sees familiar faces and new contenders:

• AAP: Vishesh Ravi (incumbent)
• BJP: Dushyant Gautam
• Congress: Rahul Kumar
• BSP: Ranjeet
• RAMP: Shiv Kumar
• Independent: Deepak Kumar

Significance of Karol Bagh

Known for its bustling wholesale markets like Tank Road Garment Market and Hardhyan Singh Road Leather Market, Karol Bagh is a mix of residential and commercial hubs.

The election here will not only reflect local voter sentiment but also indicate broader political trends in Delhi.

With AAP aiming to retain its stronghold, BJP hoping for a breakthrough, and Congress trying to revive its presence, the results of the 2025 Karol Bagh Assembly election will be keenly watched.