Rekha Gupta Oath-Taking Highlights Updates: Rekha Gupta, a first-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), is set to take oath as Delhi's new chief minister. The 50-year-old MLA was selected as the Leader of the House during a BJP legislature party meeting on Wednesday, signalling the party's return to power in the national capital after a 26-year with a sweeping victory in the Delhi Assembly elections earlier this month.

The MLA from the Shalimar Bagh assembly constituency will be sworn in at a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday, where more than 25,000 security personnel will be deployed.

Cabinet Minister Likely To Take Oath With Delhi CM

The event is expected to be attended by BJP leaders and chief ministers from states ruled by the party. Gupta, who triumphed in Shalimar Bagh by over 29,000 votes, will be the fourth woman to assume the role of Delhi's chief minister, following Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi. She will also be among the few women chief ministers in India, alongside Mamata Banerjee.

BJP leader Parvesh Verma, who earned the title of 'giant killer' after defeating Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi assembly constituency is likely to assume the role of Deputy Chief Minister.

He could also take oath as a cabinet minister along with Manjinder Singh Sirsa (Rajouri Garden), Ravinder Inder Raj (Bawana-SC), Kapil Mishra (Karawal Nagar), Ashish Sood (Janakpuri), and Pankaj Singh (Vikaspuri).

Rekha Gupta began her political journey with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at Delhi University, where she rose through the ranks to serve as president of the Delhi University Students' Union.

Security Beefed Up Ahead Of Delhi CM Oath Ceremony

Security has been beefed up in the national capital ahead of the event. Over 25,000 police and paramilitary forces will be deployed at strategic points around the venue, with specialised units such as SWAT teams, snipers, and commandos ensuring the safety of the dignitaries and attendees.

The BJP’s victory in the Delhi elections saw them win 48 of the 70 assembly seats, leaving the AAP with 22 seats while the Congress drew a blank for the consecutive third term.

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23:19 PM (IST) • 20 Feb 2025

Delhi CM Oath Ceremony LIVE: It's Our Govt; Agenda Will Be Ours, Rekha Gupta Responds To Former CM Atishi

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta told ANI, "We will fulfil all the commitments that we have made to the people." Reacting over the statements of former Delhi CM Atishi regarding the BJP's promise to give Rs 2500 to the women in Delhi, the Delhi CM added, "It's our government; the agenda will be ours. Let us work. She doesn't need to tell us everything; she has done what she has to while being in power."

#WATCH | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says, "We will fulfil all the commitments that we have made to the people."

On former Delhi CM Atishi's statement regarding the BJP's promise to give Rs 2500 to the women in Delhi, the Delhi CM says, "It's our government; the agenda will be ours.… pic.twitter.com/2bB8HhmWEa
— ANI (@ANI) February 20, 2025

21:48 PM (IST) • 20 Feb 2025

Delhi CM Oath Ceremony LIVE: Rekha Gupta Led By Her Cabinet, Approves Implementation Of Ayushman Bharat Yojna

In her first cabinet meeting on Thursday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme with an additional Rs 5 lakh top-up. The cabinet also gave the nod for tabling 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports in the first session of the Assembly, HT reported.