Delhi Election News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Will implement all of PM Modi's guarantees: Manoj Tiwari on free LPG cylinders
New Delhi, March 13: Amid protests by the Aam Aadmi Party over the ruling BJP's "failure" to provide free LPG cylinders as promised before the Delhi polls, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday assured that the government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will implement all of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantees.
BJP's promise of free gas cylinders on Holi is another gimmick: Atishi
New Delhi, March 12: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday demanded clarification from the BJP government, asking if they would keep their promise of providing free LPG cylinders to women in Delhi on Holi or if it would turn out to be another unfulfilled election gimmick.
Delhi Assembly Speaker starts allotting offices to MLAs in their constituencies
New Delhi, March 9: Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has ordered allocation of offices to the newly-elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in their respective constituencies, an official said on Sunday.
Pakistani Hindu refugees who voted during Delhi polls, await government support, other facilities
By Anamika Tiwari, New Delhi, March 6: Many Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Majnu Ka Tila have been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds 'Jan-Milan Samaroh' at her residence
New Delhi, March 3: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a 'Jan-Milan Samaroh' at her residence on Monday.
Will develop Delhi under PM Modi's leadership, says CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 2: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said her government will focus on developing the National Capital under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Delhi saw scam after scam either by Congress or AAP govts: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 2: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that in the 27 years of the exile of the BJP, Delhi witnessed scam after scam in the previous governments of the Congress and the Aam Admi Party (AAP).
Our govt ready to work for every section: Delhi BJP Chief Virendra Sachdeva
New Delhi, March 1: Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva stated on Saturday that the Delhi government is committed to working for every section of the society.
Delhi Assembly session: Historic restoration of democracy, says city BJP chief
New Delhi, Feb 24: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Monday called the start of the Assembly session under a new BJP government a 'historic' moment, symbolising the restoration of true democratic process in the city.
BJP's return to power in Delhi after 27 Years a proud moment : BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay
New Delhi, February 24: BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay on Monday called the party's recent election victory a proud moment, saying it marked the return of the party in Delhi after 27 years.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta takes oath as the Member of Legislative Assembly
New Delhi, February 24: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi on Monday.
Over 5,000 events mark first 'Mann Ki Baat' after BJP win in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 23: The first 'Mann Ki Baat' programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the BJP's historic victory in the Delhi Assembly election was promoted by the party in a special way with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta leading the 5,018 booth-level events organised across the city on Sunday.
Atishi to be Delhi Assembly's first woman LoP
New Delhi, Feb 23: AAP MLA and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was appointed as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly on Sunday during the party's legislative meeting, marking a historic first for the national capital.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta takes blessing from Jain Saint
New Delhi, February 23: The newly-elected Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday took blessings of Jain Saint Pujya Shri Charukirti Panditacharyavarya Bhadarak Mahaswamy ji at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre.
Mayawati fears Cong-SP alliance, says Sandeep Dikshit
New Delhi, Feb 21: Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit dismissed Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati's claim that Congress played a significant role in the BJP's recent electoral victory. Dikshit stated that even if the Congress had contested the elections alongside AAP, Arvind Kejriwal would still have lost and claimed that Mayawati fears the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance could challenge her in Uttar Pradesh.
Look into your own self before pointing fingers at others: Mayawati to Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Feb 21: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday advised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to look into himself before blaming others, especially the BSP chief, in any matter.
'Delhi means 'Dil'': India's 'heart' won by BJP, says Tripura CM
Agartala, Feb 20: Tripura Chief Minister and former state BJP President Manik Saha on Thursday said that due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tireless work and relentless efforts for the welfare of the poor, youths, women and farmers, the party is winning most of the states in the country.
The success of Delhi is a historic achievement: Pawan Kalyan
New Delhi, February 20: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan spoke to the media after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the Ramlila Maidan. Kalyan stated that the success of Delhi after a gap of 27 years is a historic achievement and congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.
Gazette notifies appointment of Rekha Gupta as Delhi Chief Minister
New Delhi, February 20: President Droupadi Murmu has officially appointed the Chief Minister of Delhi and her cabinet, with a gazette notification issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs confirming that the appointments will take effect once they are sworn in.
Thank you Delhi, says Rekha Gupta as she takes over as Delhi's 4th Woman CM
New Delhi, February 20: With Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rekha Gupta being sworn in as Chief Minister of Delhi on Thursday thanked the people of the national capital for putting faith in her.
Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister; Becomes 4th Woman CM of national capital
New Delhi, February 20: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rekha Gupta on Saturday sworn-in as Delhi Chief Minister in a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan.
A good message to Delhi: BJP leaders laud Rekha Gupta as CM choice
New Delhi, February 20: Bharatiya Janata Party's MLA Ravinder Indraj Singh, who is set to take oath as a Delhi minister on Thursday, praised the participation of women in politics with of Rekha Gupta to be sworn in as Chief Minister.
Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony: Kailash Kher composes 'Ye Shankhnaad Hai', says dilli vasiyu ke liye dhanyavaad geet hai
Mumbai, February 20: Ace singer Kailash Kher has released a song, 'Ye Shankhnaad Hai,' dedicated to the people in the national capital ahead of the swearing-in of Rekha Gupta as Chief Minister of Delhi on Thursday.
Delhi ministers Parvesh, Kapil Mishra, Sirsa vow to implement PM Modi's vision
New Delhi, Feb 20: Delhi Cabinet ministers Parvesh Verma, Kapil Mishra and Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday exuded confidence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government delivering on all promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the run-up to the Assembly elections.
This team beautifully mixes vigour and experience, will surely ensure good governance for Delhi: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her team of six Ministers after they took the oath, saying this team beautifully mixes vigour and experience, and will surely ensure good governance for Delhi.
Every moment of my life will be spent in fulfilling responsibility given...MLAs will work as Team Modi: Delhi CM-Designate Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, February 19: Delhi Chief Minister-Designate Rekha Gupta on Wednesday expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party leadership and the people of Delhi for the responsibility bestowed on her and said every moment of her life will spent in fulfilling it.
Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi CM; PM Modi, BJP CMs attend oath ceremony
New Delhi, Feb 20: Rekha Gupta took oath as the Delhi Chief Minister at the grand swearing-in ceremony at the city's Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. The ceremony which marked the return of BJP to power after a gap of 27 years, saw the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with many Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states.
BJP's Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi CM today at Ramlila Maidan
New Delhi, Feb 20: To mark the beginning of the BJP's governance in the national capital, preparations are in full swing for the grand oath-taking ceremony of the new Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday.
Rekha Gupta meets Delhi L-G, stakes claim to form new govt
New Delhi, Feb 19: Leader of BJP Legislative Party in Delhi Assembly Rekha Gupta on Wednesday met Lt Governor V.K. Saxena at the Raj Niwas here and staked her claim to form the new government.
Blessings to her: Family members of Delhi's CM-elect Rekhta Gupta share their views
New Delhi, February 19: The family members of Delhi's Chief Minister-elect Rekha Gupta were overcome with emotions and expressed gratitude to the BJP's top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
LG VK Saxena invites Delhi-elect CM Rekha Gupta to form new govt
New Delhi, February 19: Delhi LG V K Saxena on Wednesday invited Delhi-elect chief Minister Rekha Gupta to form the new government in Delhi.
Rekha Gupta meets Delhi LG, stakes claim to form government
New Delhi, February 19: BJP leader Rekha Gupta, who was elected leader by the party's newly elected MLAs on Wednesday, met Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and staked claim to form a government in the national capital.
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.
New CM tomorrow at BJP's 'Viksit Delhi Pledge Ceremony' in Ramlila Maidan
New Delhi, Feb 19: Asserting that a new chapter of the national capital's progress was unfolding, Delhi BJP on Wednesday invited the people for the 'Viksit Delhi Pledge Ceremony' at Ramlila Maidan where the Chief Minister and the rest of the cabinet will take oath.
Virendra Sachdeva meets L-G on eve of Delhi BJP legislature party meeting
New Delhi, Feb 18: Ahead of the BJP legislature party's meeting, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva and National BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde called on Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena on Tuesday, adding to the suspense of the name of the new Chief Minister.
Preparations in full swing at Ram Leela Maidan ahead of swearing-in ceremony of new BJP government on February 20
New Delhi, February 17: Preparations for the oath-taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Delhi are in full swing at the Ramlila Maidan in the national capital with workers erecting tents and making sitting and other arrangements.
Rashid Alvi calls for thorough investigation into DOGE matter
New Delhi, Feb 17: Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Monday emphasised the need for a comprehensive investigation into the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) matter.
BJP to stake claim to form govt in Delhi on Feb 19, new CM to take oath on Feb 20
New Delhi, February 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Party meeting in Delhi is set to take place on February 19, according to BJP sources, adding that the new Chief Minister will take oath on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan.
Delhi: BJP legislative party meeting to be held on Feb 19; oath-taking ceremony next day
New Delhi, Feb 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has postponed the legislative party meeting which was supposed to be held on Monday by two days and, as per the fresh schedule, the meeting is likely to be held on February 19 and the swearing in ceremony will take place the next day on February 20.
BJP holds meeting to finalise preparations for Chief Minister's swearing-in ceremony
New Delhi, February 16: A meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) core group was called in at the Delhi BJP office on Sunday evening ahead of the Chief Ministerial candidate's swearing-in ceremony.