Rekha Gupta Set to Lead Delhi BJP Government After 27 Years

Rekha Gupta to be Delhi Chief Minister, elected leader by newly-elected BJP MLAs

ANI February 19, 2025 229 views

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dramatically returned to power in Delhi after 27 years, with Rekha Gupta elected as the new Chief Minister. Her selection follows the party's unprecedented 48-seat victory, decisively defeating the Aam Aadmi Party. Gupta, who won from Shalimar Bagh, will be sworn in at Ramlila Maidan, marking a significant moment in Delhi's political landscape. This victory represents not just a political transition, but a potential transformation in the city's governance approach.

"Historic mandate returns BJP to Delhi's helm after nearly three decades" - BJP Leadership

Rekha Gupta to be Delhi Chief Minister, elected leader by newly-elected BJP MLAs

New Delhi, February 19: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rekha Gupta will be the new Chief Minister of Delhi.

Key Points

Rekha Gupta wins Shalimar Bagh seat

BJP secures massive 48-seat victory

First woman CM in recent Delhi history

Swearing-in at Ramlila Maidan Thursday

She was elected leader of the BJP legislative party at a meeting of newly-elected BJP MLAs on Wednesday.

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Rekha Gupta has been elected from Shalimar Bagh and will take the oath of office on Thursday at Ramlila Maidan.

BJP central observers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankar were present at the meeting of the newly-elected MLAs.

BJP is forming a government after 27 years in Delhi. Rekha Gupta will be the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi.

The BJP won 48 seats in a historic mandate earlier this month and ousted Aam Aadmi Party from power.

All arrangements have been made for the swearing-in function tomorrow.

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