Highlights | Laxmi Nagar Delhi Elections Voting 2025: BJP’s Abhay Verma faces AAP’s BB Tyagi in high-stakes showdown

Laxmi Nagar is one of the 70 assembly constituencies in Delhi. It falls under the East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency and is known for its bustling market and commercial hub. Earlier, it was one of the most densely populated areas in East Delhi, historically referred to as Trans Yamuna. Over the years, it has transformed into a well-developed region with a thriving market for clothing, accessories, and everyday essentials.

One of the most famous landmarks near Laxmi Nagar is the Akshardham Temple, which is just 3 kilometers away. The area is well-connected to the rest of Delhi via metro, buses, and other transport facilities, making it a convenient location for residents and visitors.

Election Results Over the Years
In the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, Abhay Verma from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the seat with 65,735 votes. His closest competitor, Nitin Tyagi from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), secured 64,855 votes, making it a close contest. Congress’s Hari Datt Sharma received 4,872 votes, trailing behind significantly.

In the 2015 elections, the situation was different. Nitin Tyagi (AAP) won the seat with 58,229 votes, defeating B.B. Tyagi from BJP, who got 53,383 votes. Congress’s Dr. Ashok Kumar Walia managed to get 23,627 votes.

Candidates for the 2025 Elections
Several candidates from different parties are contesting the upcoming elections in Laxmi Nagar. Here are some key names along with their financial details:

Abhay Kumar Verma (BJP): Assets worth Rs 1.97 crore, liabilities of Rs 13.14 lakh.
B.B. Tyagi (AAP): Assets worth Rs 7.33 crore, no liabilities.
Mohd Waqar Choudhary (BSP): Assets worth Rs 12.81 crore, liabilities of Rs 5.99 crore.
Sumit Sharma (INC): Assets worth Rs 2.16 crore, liabilities of Rs 2.71 lakh.
Namaha (NCP): Assets worth Rs 2.44 crore, liabilities of Rs 14.69 lakh.
Gandhi Ji Gautam (Aazad Samaj Party - Kanshi Ram): Assets worth Rs 1.85 crore, liabilities of Rs 18,284.
Ismail (Voice of Awam Party): Assets worth Rs 29.25 lakh, liabilities of Rs 12 lakh.
There are also independent candidates like Jagdish Kumar Garg, Anurag Kumar, and others, with varying asset values.

A Key Election Battle
With the upcoming elections, Laxmi Nagar is expected to witness a tough fight between BJP, AAP, and Congress. The constituency has a history of close contests, and with new candidates in the fray, voters will play a crucial role in deciding the future of the area.

As election day approaches, campaigning is intensifying, and all eyes will be on Laxmi Nagar to see who emerges victorious in this key constituency.

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BJP candidate from Laxmi Nagar assembly seat Abhay Verma casted his vote at a polling booth in the constituency. 

 February 5, 2025