2008 Delhi Legislative Assembly election

The Delhi state assembly elections 2008, which were held on 29 November 2008 for Legislative Assembly of Delhi, led to the formation of Sheila Dikshit's government of Indian National Congress.

2008 Delhi state assembly elections

29 November 2008

All 70 to the Delhi Legislative Assembly
36 seats needed for a majority
Turnout57.60% (4.18%)
  First party Second party Third party
 
Leader Sheila Dikshit Vijay Kumar Malhotra Mayawati
Party INC BJP BSP
Leader's seat New Delhi Greater Kailash Not Contested
Seats before 47 20 0
Seats won 43 23 2
Seat change 4 3 2
Popular vote 2,489,816 2,244,629 867,672
Percentage 40.31% 36.34% 14.05%
Swing 7.82% 1.12% 8.28%

Chief Minister before election

Sheila Dikshit
INC

Elected Chief Minister

Sheila Dikshit
INC

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