Delhi CM Race: Preference for RSS-Backed Leader, Ashish Sood Leading Contender

A major update has emerged regarding the selection of Delhi’s new Chief Minister, with strong indications that the BJP may prioritize a leader with an RSS background. Among the frontrunners, Ashish Sood appears to have the strongest claim, while Raj Kumar Bhatia and Ajay Mahawar are also being considered as they share deep ties with the Sangh.The final decision will be made in the BJP legislature party meeting today, where all 48 newly elected MLAs will elect their leader in the presence of central observers. The chosen leader will take oath as Delhi’s CM on February 20. With this development, the competition for the top post has intensified, and the BJP's decision is expected to shape the party’s governance strategy in the capital.