Delhi election results LIVE: CM Atishi resigns, L-G Saxena dissolves assembly

In a historic victory, the Bharatiya Janata Party has come to power in the national capital after 27 years, securing 48 out of 70 seats in the Delhi assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India. The incumbent Aam Admi Party managed to secure 22 seats but fell short of the majority.

BJP leader Parvesh Verma defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in a highly contested battle. Chief minister Atishi, however, managed to win the Kalkaji seat against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri. She resigned from her position as chief minister earlier today.

Lt Governor V K Saxena has also issued an order to dissolve the legislative assembly effective immediately.