India, Feb. 10 -- BJP's Key to Victory in Delhi Elections

New Delhi: The Delhi Assembly elections presented a unique challenge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), especially given its absence from power in the city since 1998.

A major hurdle for the BJP was the absence of a strong local face, which could have undermined the party's appeal. However, this turned out to be a boon in disguise.

Home minister Amit Shah, whose election management and organizational skills, were recognized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when the two were starting out their respective political career in Gujarat, shifted the focus from local leaders to a broader, more powerful national narrative, positioning the election as a contest for Delhi's future, wher...