Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s Cabinet Features Diverse Community Representation

Synopsis

On February 20, Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi's Chief Minister by VK Saxena. Her cabinet is notable for its diverse representation from various communities, including Jat, Sikh, and Purvanchali members, highlighting the BJP's strategic approach to community representation in the Delhi Assembly.

Key Takeaways

Rekha Gupta's swearing-in as Delhi CM.
Cabinet showcases diverse community representation.
Key leaders include Parvesh Singh Verma and Kapil Mishra.
Strategic caste and regional considerations in cabinet formation.
BJP's focus on Purvanchali and Dalit communities.

New Delhi, Feb 20 (NationPress) Rekha Gupta took her oath of office and secrecy from Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior NDA ministers, and several Chief Ministers from BJP-governed states in attendance. Gupta has now become the fourth BJP Chief Minister in Delhi and the fourth female CM of the national capital.

Her Council of Ministers also took their oaths at Ramlila Maidan and will soon receive their respective portfolios. The council includes Parvesh Singh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh.

Rekha Gupta’s team is set to swiftly start their responsibilities following the handover of their departments.

However, the makeup of Gupta's Cabinet has garnered significant attention due to its representation from various communities, underscoring the BJP’s strategic caste and regional considerations during the vigorous campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections.

The newly inaugurated Cabinet features both Jat and Sikh members along with representatives from the Punjabi, Purvanchali, and Scheduled Caste communities.

Parvesh Singh Verma: A two-time BJP MP who emerged victorious against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi constituency. He is a notable Jat leader and the offspring of former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma.

Manjinder Singh Sirsa: Recognized as a leading Sikh face for the BJP in the national capital, he has been vocal about Sikh community issues. He won the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections from Rajouri Garden. Before joining the BJP, he was part of Shiromani Akali Dal.

Kapil Mishra: A prominent figure who won decisively in the Karawal Nagar constituency. Son of former East Delhi Mayor Annapurna Mishra, he joined the BJP in 2019 after parting ways with AAP. He gained notoriety during the anti-CAA protests in 2020.

Ashish Sood: A first-time MLA from Janakpuri, he serves as vice-president of the BJP’s Delhi unit. Previously, he oversaw operations for the party in Goa and Jammu and Kashmir. Sood, a recognized Punjabi face, triumphed over Praveen Kumar of AAP in the Janakpuri constituency.

Pankaj Kumar Singh: A dentist and first-time MLA from Vikaspuri, he represents the Purvanchali community. His promotion to the Cabinet is noteworthy as the BJP has actively sought to attract Purvanchalis, a significant voting demographic in the national capital.

Ravinder Indraj Singh: The party's Dalit leader, he has been a member of the BJP's Scheduled Caste Morcha. He secured the Bawana (SC) seat by a margin exceeding 31,000 votes.