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Congress candidates attribute their defeat in Delhi elections to a lack of support from AAP. Allegations of AAP workers not assisting Congress candidates on ground. Internal party disagreements and defections also cited as factors. Both Congress and AAP state that their alliance was only for the Lok Sabha polls, and they will compete separately in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.

At a Sangli rally, Sharad Pawar criticized Delhi leaders' arrogance, humbled by Lok Sabha results, predicted MVA's Maharashtra assembly poll victory, and criticized Modi's baseless claims against Rahul, Nehru, Indira, and Rajiv Gandhi. Highlighting Rahul's efforts with common people, Pawar mentioned NCP contested 10 seats, winning 8.

Jairam Ramesh of Congress stated the INDIA bloc won't ally in Haryana and Delhi assembly polls but will collaborate with Shiv Sena and NCP in Maharashtra, and Jharkhand Mukti Morch in Jharkhand. Alliance decisions vary by state leaders and circumstances, holding for Lok Sabha polls, with Delhi elections early next year.

Newly elected BJP MPs in Delhi credit PM Modi for victory, prioritize issues like regularizing colonies, reopening sealed shops, addressing water crisis. Bansuri Swaraj criticizes Arvind Kejriwal, pledges loyalty to PM Modi. Manoj Tiwari aims to expose AAP, highlight development projects over excuses. Yogender Chandoliya focuses on extending Delhi Metro connectivity to fringes.

Congress in Delhi must reinvent itself by focusing on local issues, filling leadership void, and strengthening grassroots presence to improve prospects in upcoming assembly polls, following failed alliance with AAP and losses in Lok Sabha contests under the legacy of Sheila Dikshit.

The United States has criticized Iran's recent presidential election, describing it as "neither free nor fair" and asserting that electing Masoud Pezeshkian as President will not alter the "Islamic Republic's stance on human rights". Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate, won the runoff election with approximately 53.6% of the vote, defeating ultraconservative Saeed Jalili. A US spokesperson emphasized that despite the election results, the United States intends to continue diplomatic engagements with Tehran "when it advances American interests".

OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal feels humiliated by BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP's Ajit Pawar in the recent LS and RS polls. Despite no plans to leave NCP, he misses the respect he had in the undivided party under Sharad Pawar's leadership.

The exit polls projections suggest a landslide victory for the NDA, reaffirming the BJP's strong electoral performance and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. If the predictions hold true, it would mark a historic mandate for the ruling coalition, surpassing its previous performance in the 2014 general elections.

Polling for the seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi was held on May 25 in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. According to the Election Commission of India, a voter turnout of 58.69% was recorded in the national capital. Among the seven constituencies, North East Delhi recorded the highest turnout at 62.89%, while New Delhi had the lowest at 55.43%.

AAP rules out seat-sharing with Congress for Delhi assembly polls, clarifying alliance was only for Lok Sabha elections.

Exit polls predict BJP to win at least 5 of Delhi's 7 Lok Sabha seats, with the INDIA bloc likely to secure a maximum of 2 seats.

AAP leader Bharti challenges Modi's PM position, Kejriwal confident in INDIA bloc forming a strong government. Exit polls project Modi's third term, but Bharti disputes predictions. INDIA bloc expects over 295 seats. Delhi's Lok Sabha seats indicate BJP dominance.

The electioneering for the penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha polls drew to a close on Thursday amidst the scorching heat and fervent political discourse and assurances by candidates in contention. Voting in this phase is slated to be held on May 25, Saturday, with the balloting scheduled in 58 constituencies spanning six states and two Union territories.

The capital saw a significant drop in voter turnout for the parliamentary elections, with only 56% of over 1.5 crore eligible voters casting their votes, down from 60.6% in 2019 and 65.1% in 2014. This 4.5 percentage point decrease is attributed to intense heat, an extended weekend, and general voter indifference. Despite vigorous campaigning by BJP, AAP, and the Congress-AAP alliance, as well as efforts by the Election Commission, civil society groups, and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to boost voter participation, engagement levels remained notably low. The city was electing seven members to the Lok Sabha.