New Delhi: Tarvinder Singh Marwah, who ran as a candidate for the BJP in the 2025 Delhi Assembly polls has emerged victorious from the Jangpura constituency. The voters in the Jangpura constituency, located in the southeast district of Delhi, have chosen Tarvinder Singh Marwah as their representative for the Legislative Assembly.
Tarvinder Singh Marwah has secured the seat from the Jangpura constituency with a margin of 572 votes, as per the Election Commission's figures. After the completion of the ninth round of counting, Marwah was ahead of Manish Sisodia by more than 500 votes. Voting for the Delhi Assembly elections occurred on February 5 in one phase, as the BJP aims to regain its status in the national capital.
Who Is Tarvinder Singh Marwah?
Tarvinder Singh Marwah is 64 years old and has completed 12th grade. 1 case has been filed against Tarvinder Singh Marwah. Tarvinder Singh Marwah's assets total Rs 49.7 Crore, whereas his liabilities are Rs 13.7 Crore.
Marwah, a three-term Congress MLA from Jangpura, joined the BJP in July 2022, criticizing his old party and the Gandhi family for neglecting senior leaders. From 1998 to 2013, he served as the representative for Jangpura in the Delhi Legislative Assembly and continued to be a key presence in the area. Even after losing the last three elections, he consistently garnered significant votes, establishing himself as a strong rival. At present, Marwah is additionally a member of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.
BJP Makes A Debut In Jangpura Constituency
Jangpura has traditionally been a Congress bastion, and this marks the first occasion a BJP candidate has secured the seat since the beginning of the Delhi Assembly elections. The constituency is recognized for its varied demographics, featuring a notable Sikh and Punjabi voter population, in addition to considerable Muslim and Dalit groups. The BJP chose to nominate Marwah to leverage his significant local influence and background.
AAP Approach With Sisodia Failed
To combat anti-incumbency, AAP shifted Manish Sisodia from his base in Patparganj to Jangpura. Nonetheless, the approach proved unsuccessful, since Sisodia could not achieve victory over Marwah. The defeat represents a major setback for AAP, which has been a dominant force in Delhi politics for the past decade.
About Jangpura Constituency
The constituency comprises affluent South Delhi areas like Lajpat Nagar, Nizamuddin, and Sunder Nagar, as well as developed villages like Bhogal, Ashram, and Kilokari. Historically, Punjabi voters who moved after the 1947 partition significantly influenced election results, although their impact has somewhat decreased over time.
