In an important regional election in India’s capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party won over 40 seats, forming the government and defeating the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party. The A.A.P., which has governed Delhi for the past decade, faced challenges including leadership jailing and corruption accusations, while the B.J.P. focused on delivering basic services and challenging the A.A.P.’s anticorruption image. The election highlighted the cutthroat nature of Indian politics and the ongoing struggle to address issues like pollution, water access, and healthcare in the region.
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