Kalkaji constituency has emerged as a focal point of interest. Early trends indicate that Ramesh Bidhuri of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading, while Alka Lamba of the Congress is trailing. The counting of votes commenced on Saturday, February 8, under the supervision of the Election Commission.
Alka Lamba’s political journey has been both dynamic and multifaceted. She began her career in the 1990s as a student leader with the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Congress party. Her leadership skills and compelling oratory quickly propelled her through the ranks, leading to her election as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Moti Nagar in 2003.
As the political landscape in Delhi evolved, Lamba made a strategic shift by joining the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2013, aligning herself with the burgeoning anti-corruption movement that was gaining momentum in the capital. Her association with AAP proved fruitful when she secured the Chandni Chowk seat in the 2015 elections, becoming one of the prominent faces of the party.
However, internal disagreements and ideological differences led to a rift between Lamba and the AAP leadership. These tensions culminated in her departure from the party in 2019, prompting her return to the Congress fold, the party where her political journey had originally commenced.
Her comeback was met with challenges. In the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, Lamba contested from the Chandni Chowk constituency but was unsuccessful, reflecting the broader struggles of the Congress party in reclaiming its erstwhile influence in Delhi’s political arena.
In the current 2025 elections, the Congress has placed its hopes on seasoned politicians like Lamba to rejuvenate its presence in the capital. She is contesting from the Kalkaji constituency, facing formidable opponents in Ramesh Bidhuri of the BJP and Atishi of the AAP. Despite the uphill battle, Lamba’s resilience and unwavering commitment to her political ideals have been evident throughout her campaign.
As the vote counting progresses, early indications show Ramesh Bidhuri gaining an advantage in Kalkaji. Bidhuri, a two-time former Member of Parliament (MP) from South Delhi, is known for his assertive political style and has been a significant figure in Delhi’s political discourse.
The Kalkaji constituency, situated between Okhla and Greater Kailash, encompasses areas such as Maharani Bagh, New Friends Colony, and Govindpuri. This diverse constituency presents a microcosm of Delhi’s varied socio-economic landscape, making it a critical battleground in the assembly elections.
The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have been characterized by intense competition among the major political parties, each vying to establish or reinforce their foothold in the capital. The outcome in constituencies like Kalkaji will play a pivotal role in shaping the future political landscape of Delhi.
As the electoral process unfolds, the citizens of Delhi and political observers alike remain keenly attentive to the developments, awaiting the final results that will determine the city’s governance in the coming years.
