Alka Lamba Remembers ‘1995 DUSU Oath’ with Rekha Gupta and Offers Congratulations
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Synopsis
In a heartfelt message, Congress leader Alka Lamba congratulated Rekha Gupta on her recent appointment as Chief Minister of Delhi, reflecting on their shared DUSU oath from 1995. Gupta's victory marks a significant milestone as Delhi's fourth woman Chief Minister.
Key Takeaways
- Alka Lamba congratulated Rekha Gupta on her new role.
- Gupta took office as Delhi's fourth female Chief Minister.
- Both leaders shared a significant history from their DUSU days in 1995.
- Gupta won her seat by over 29,000 votes.
- She expressed her commitment to the welfare of Delhi's citizens.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (NationPress) Following the BJP's formal announcement of Rekha Gupta as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, Congress leader Alka Lamba, who ran against AAP’s Atishi in the recent elections for the Kalkaji Assembly seat, shared her congratulations alongside a heartfelt reminiscence.
Lamba utilized the social media platform X to share a post in Hindi, which translates to: “This cherished image from 1995 – when Rekha Gupta and I took our oaths together. I secured the role of President of Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) through @nsui, while Rekha attained the position of General Secretary from #ABVP. Congratulations and warm wishes to Rekha Gupta. Kudos to Delhi for welcoming its fourth female Chief Minister. We, the residents of Delhi, anticipate that #MotherYamuna will be purified and our #Daughters will be safeguarded.”
The declaration of Gupta as Delhi's new Chief Minister concluded an 11-day period of uncertainty. Gupta, who claimed victory in the Shalimar Bagh seat during the February 5 Assembly elections, is set to be inaugurated as Delhi's fourth woman Chief Minister in an elaborate ceremony at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday.
Alka Lamba, who triumphed in the DUSU elections in 1995 and became its president via NSUI, alongside Rekha Gupta, who was elected as general secretary from ABVP during the same year, were both influential youth leaders leaving their imprint on Delhi’s youth political landscape at that time. The image Lamba shared encapsulates the moment these two young leaders took their oaths as DUSU office bearers. Now, years later, Rekha Gupta has ascended to the prestigious role of Chief Minister.
Rekha Gupta’s induction marks her as the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi, succeeding BJP’s Sushma Swaraj, Congress' Sheila Dikshit, and AAP’s Atishi. Gupta, a first-term MLA from Shalimar Bagh, triumphed over AAP's Bandana Kumari by a margin exceeding 29,000 votes in the recent assembly elections.
Immediately after the BJP's announcement, Rekha Gupta conveyed her gratitude on X: “I wholeheartedly thank the top leadership for placing their trust in me and assigning me the role of Chief Minister. Your support has invigorated and inspired me. I commit to working with utmost honesty, integrity, and dedication for the welfare, empowerment, and comprehensive development of every citizen of Delhi. I am fully devoted to this significant opportunity to elevate Delhi to new heights.”
