Rekha Gupta Appointed as Leader of BJP Legislature Party, Set to Become Delhi's Fourth Female Chief Minister
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Synopsis
Rekha Gupta has been elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party, marking her upcoming role as Delhi's fourth woman Chief Minister. The decision was reached during a meeting held at the BJP state office, ending speculation and leading to a grand swearing-in ceremony scheduled tomorrow.
Key Takeaways
- Rekha Gupta is set to become Delhi's fourth female Chief Minister.
- Her election as BJP legislature party leader concluded weeks of speculation.
- The swearing-in ceremony will be attended by prominent political figures.
- Gupta previously served as the Delhi University Students Union President.
- The BJP won convincingly in the recent assembly elections.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (NationPress) The prolonged uncertainty surrounding ‘who will assume the role of Delhi's Chief Minister’ concluded on Wednesday evening with first-time MLA Rekha Gupta being selected as the leader of the BJP legislature party, paving the way for her to assume the position.
Gupta, the MLA representing Shalimar Bagh, was elected during a meeting of the BJP legislature party held at the state party office on Pant Marg this evening, under the guidance of two central observers – former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and BJP national Secretary Om Prakash Dhankhar.
As the meeting commenced to elect the BJP legislature party leader, there was considerable speculation regarding a woman legislator taking the lead. Gupta will become the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj (BJP), Sheila Dikshit (Congress), and Atishi (AAP).
Even prior to the announcement of her name, celebrations erupted at Gupta's home, a former President of the Delhi University Students Union and municipal councillor.
Following her selection by the BJP legislators, Gupta is expected to visit the Raj Niwas, where she will meet Lt Governor V.K. Saxena and assert her claim to form the upcoming government.
The new Chief Minister will take the oath of office during a grand swearing-in ceremony at the iconic Ramlila Maidan in the city at noon tomorrow. The oath will be administered by Lt Governor Saxena, in the presence of top BJP leaders and representatives from allied parties. A diverse gathering, including car drivers, auto drivers, and slum-dwellers, will be a focal point at the ceremony.
The swearing-in event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12.34 p.m., with the Chief Minister's oath-taking slated for 12.05 p.m. Key political figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, along with over 200 BJP MPs and MLAs and invited religious leaders, will attend.
The identity of the new Chief Minister remained a closely guarded secret until now, reportedly due to delays caused by the Prime Minister’s trips to France and the United States.
The BJP, which had been out of power in Delhi since 1998, achieved a significant victory in the 2025 Assembly elections, securing 48 seats in the 70-member Assembly and diminishing the AAP to 22.
