The BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah, who defeated senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia in the Jangpura constituency, on Sunday claimed the former deputy chief minister’s failure to fulfil his promises led the public to shift their support away from him. According to the Election Commission of India, Sisodia lost to Tarvinder Singh Marwah by a margin of 675 votes. The BJP leader secured 38,859 votes.

“AAP attempted to convince the people to vote for Sisodia but the public placed its trust in me and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guarantees,” Marwah said.

Marwah also expressed his disappointment at the AAP’s messaging during the election campaign. “What hurt me the most was that during every public meeting, AAP members called me a goon.”

Marwah, alleged that the former deputy chief minister’s campaign was focussed on labelling him a ‘goonda’ in every public meeting.

“The people of Delhi have given the BJP a clear victory and now it is our responsibility to live up to their expectations,” he added.

The BJP swept to power in Delhi after more than 26 years, winning 48 of the 70 assembly seats. AAP won 22 seats while the Congress drew a blank in the polls held on February 5. The results were announced on Saturday.

Asked about who the new chief minister would be, the newly-elected lawmaker said that decision would be taken by the prime minister.

Marwah also said he did not have any expectation about being inducted into the Cabinet. “I will carry out with full dedication whatever responsibility is assigned to me.”