Profile of the 8th Delhi Legislative Assembly

Results of election to the 8^th Delhi Legislative Assembly were declared on February 8, 2025.  The Delhi Assembly has 70 seats.  This note looks at the profile of the incoming Assembly.

BJP wins majority with 48 out of 70 seats
Party 2019 2024 Bharatiya Janata Party 8 48 Aam Aadmi Party 62 22 Total 70 70
Fewer women elected compared to last Assembly; 64% MLAs have completed graduation
61% of MLAs have politics or social work as profession; share of young MLAs falls
Note: This figure shows professions most commonly reported by MLAs.  Some MLAs have indicated multiple professions.
Sources: Election Commission of India (results.eci.gov.in); Candidate Affidavits uploaded on ECI; MyNeta (https://www.myneta.info); PRS.

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