NEW DELHI: AAP’s Patparganj candidate Avadh Ojha conceded defeat in the Delhi assembly polls on Saturday, calling it his "personal failure" for not being able to connect with voters. Read More
Taking responsibility for the outcome, Ojha said, “It’s my personal defeat. I couldn’t connect to people... I’ll meet the people and will contest the next election from here.”
As per the latest trends, BJP's Ravinder Singh Negi has taken an unassailable lead of around 22,000 votes over AAP's Avadh Ojha.
Avadh Ojha, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate for the Patparganj Assembly constituency in Delhi's 2025 elections, made a notable entry into politics. A well-respected UPSC educator, Ojha has been at the forefront of civil services coaching. He gained recognition for his contributions through the Iqra IAS Academy, which he founded in Pune in 2019, helping aspiring students with UPSC preparations. His credibility and influence in the education sector made him an appealing candidate for AAP as they sought to bring new faces into the political fold. Read More
Ojha joined AAP in December 2024, amidst significant political developments, aligning with party leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. His candidacy was seen as an attempt to tap into the city's educated, youth-focused voter base. Despite his educational pedigree, Ojha faced a tough challenge in the competitive Patparganj constituency, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had strong influence.
In the final election results, Ojha was defeated by BJP's Ravinder Singh Negi, who secured 74,060 votes, leaving Ojha trailing by 28,072 votes. Despite this setback, Ojha's foray into politics was seen as an important one for AAP, which continues to focus on governance and education as key electoral issues. Read More
After his defeat, Ojha acknowledged the difficulties in connecting with voters, particularly in a highly urbanized area like Patparganj, where issues like local governance, infrastructure, and public services dominate the electorate's concerns. However, he vowed to continue his political journey, and his political debut marked the beginning of what he hopes will be a long-term commitment to public service. His loss did not dampen his spirits, and he expressed his intent to work even harder in the future.