Greater Kailash Assembly constituency, one of the 70 Delhi Assembly constituencies, holds significant political weight in the capital. Situated in the New Delhi district, it falls under the New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. This area, known for its well-developed infrastructure, has seen vibrant political contests and remains an essential focus in Delhi’s elections.
Overview of Greater Kailash Assembly Constituency
The Greater Kailash constituency was formed following the reorganization of Delhi’s legislative constituencies by the Delimitation Commission in 2008. Known for its high-end residential areas and affluent voters, it is a General category seat. Greater Kailash plays a crucial role in the New Delhi parliamentary seat, with a vibrant voter base reflecting a mixture of communities and castes.
In the past few elections, Greater Kailash has been dominated by two main parties: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The constituency has witnessed intense competition, with AAP making significant strides since 2013.
Election Results (2025 – 2008)
Greater Kailash Elections Result 2025
| Status | Candidate | Party | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Shikha Roy | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 49,594 | +3,188 |
| Lost | Saurabh Bharadwaj | Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) | 46,406 | -3,188 |
| Lost | Garvit Singhvi | Indian National Congress (INC) | 6,711 | -42,883 |
| Lost | Niyati Choudhary | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 235 | -49,359 |
| Lost | Satish Kumar Gullya | Bhartiya Rashtrawadi Party | 171 | -49,423 |
| Lost | Ramesh Jagannath Shah | Delhi Janta Party | 96 | -49,498 |
Majority: +3,188
Turnout: To be updated
AAP Hold/Swing: Pending outcome
This table will reflect the actual results once the 2025 Delhi Assembly election data is available.
The 2025 election will be pivotal as Saurabh Bharadwaj, the incumbent MLA from AAP, seeks to maintain his stronghold against BJP’s Shikha Roy and the INC candidate Garvit Singhvi.
2020 Delhi Assembly Elections: Greater Kailash Constituency
In the 2020 elections, AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj maintained his dominant position with 60,372 votes, securing 55.62% of the vote share. His main opponent, BJP’s Shikha Roy, garnered 43,563 votes (40.13%). The Indian National Congress (INC) saw a sharp decline in its influence, with candidate Sukhbir Singh Panwar securing only 3,339 votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | ±% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAP | Saurabh Bharadwaj | 60,372 | 55.62% | +2.32% |
| BJP | Shikha Roy | 43,563 | 40.13% | +0.33% |
| INC | Sukhbir Singh Panwar | 3,339 | 3.08% | −2.56% |
| PBI | Shobha Dhar | 282 | 0.26% | N/A |
| BSP | Rajbir Singh | 214 | 0.20% | −0.02% |
| NOTA | None of the Above | 586 | 0.54% | +0.13% |
Majority: 16,809 (15.48%)
Turnout: 108,064 voters (60.12%)
AAP Hold: Swing +2.32%
2015 Delhi Assembly Elections
In the 2015 elections, Saurabh Bharadwaj of AAP continued his winning streak with 53.30% of the votes (57,589 votes). He defeated BJP’s Rakesh Kumar Gullaiya, who secured 43,006 votes (39.80%). The Congress party’s Sharmistha Mukherjee suffered a massive loss, securing only 5.64% of the votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | ±% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAP | Saurabh Bharadwaj | 57,589 | 53.30% | +8.04% |
| BJP | Rakesh Kumar Gullaiya | 43,006 | 39.80% | +8.29% |
| INC | Sharmistha Mukherjee | 6,102 | 5.64% | −15.06% |
| BSP | Aditya | 239 | 0.22% | −0.74% |
| Samaj Parivartan Party | Ashok Kumar | 238 | 0.22% | N/A |
Majority: 14,583 (13.50%)
Turnout: 108,085 voters (66.69%)
AAP Hold: Swing +8.04%
2013 Delhi Assembly Elections: Greater Kailash Constituency
The 2013 elections marked a major turning point for AAP in Greater Kailash, with Saurabh Bhardwaj securing 45.26% of the votes. He defeated BJP’s Ajay Kumar Malhotra, who received 31.51% of the votes, and INC’s Virender Kasana, who got 20.70%.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | ±% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAP | Saurabh Bhardwaj | 43,097 | 45.26% | N/A |
| BJP | Ajay Kumar Malhotra | 30,005 | 31.51% | −21.43% |
| INC | Virender Kasana | 19,714 | 20.70% | −18.17% |
| BSP | Mukesh Bhardwaj | 912 | 0.96% | −4.67% |
| NOTA | None of the Above | 639 | 0.67% | N/A |
Majority: 13,092 (13.75%)
Turnout: 95,261 voters (66.15%)
AAP Gain from BJP: Swing
2008 Delhi Assembly Elections
In the inaugural elections for the Greater Kailash seat in 2008, Vijay Kumar Malhotra of BJP secured a win with 52.94% of the votes. He defeated INC’s Jitender Kumar Kocher, who received 38.87% of the vote share.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | ±% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | Vijay Kumar Malhotra | 42,206 | 52.94% | N/A |
| INC | Jitender Kumar Kocher | 30,987 | 38.87% | N/A |
| BSP | Rajendra Kumar Gupta | 4,486 | 5.63% | N/A |
Majority: 11,219 (14.07%)
Turnout: 79,722 voters (54.4%)
BJP Win (New Seat)
Caste/Surname Analysis of Greater Kailash Assembly Constituency
The voter base of Greater Kailash consists of diverse communities. Below is the detailed caste or surname-based voter analysis:
| Community Name | Voter Count | Voter Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Singh | 19,426 | 10.7% |
| Muslim | 10,351 | 5.7% |
| Kumar | 8,904 | 4.9% |
| Sharma | 5,762 | 3.2% |
| Gupta | 4,865 | 2.7% |
| Lal | 4,544 | 2.5% |
| Ram | 4,234 | 2.3% |
| Chand | 2,781 | 1.5% |
| Christian | 2,573 | 1.4% |
| Das | 2,418 | 1.3% |
Greater Kailash Assembly constituency
Greater Kailash Assembly constituency is an intense political battlefield where the future elections, including the 2025 elections, will shape the political landscape of New Delhi. With AAP’s consistent victory in recent elections, the competition is expected to heat up. The caste and community dynamics add an interesting layer to the elections, making this constituency a microcosm of Delhi’s political and social fabric.
