India, Dec. 4 -- The BJP thanked the people of Delhi for helping the party win seven of the 12 wards in the recent Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls, even as the AAP said losses in two previously held wards showed a decline in the BJP's popularity.

Bypolls for 12 MCD wards were held on November 30, and the results were announced on Wednesday morning. The BJP won seven wards, the AAP three, while Congress and All India Forward Bloc secured one ward each.

Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva described the outcome as a "clear message from the mandate". "The results of the civic body bye-elections have once again reaffirmed that the people of Delhi are placing their trust in meaningful work, credible leadership and accountable governa...