Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, expelled AAP members, called the loss a setback for those who hoped for an alternative political vision.

AAP leader and outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said, "BJP promised that in the first cabinet meeting, the scheme of Rs 2,500 will be passed and by March 8. Rs. 2,500 will be deposited in the accounts of all women of Delhi. AAP will ensure accountability of the BJP on this and ensure that every woman in Delhi gets this Rs 2,500 from the BJP."

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting with his lawmakers from Punjab amid murmurs over a possible exodus from the party which was thrown out of power in Delhi last week, media reports said.