Union Ministers Praise Rekha Gupta on Her Appointment as Delhi Chief Minister
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Synopsis
Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Dharmendra Pradhan have congratulated Rekha Gupta on her appointment as the next Chief Minister of Delhi. Gupta, an MLA from Shalimar Bagh, is the fourth woman to hold this position.
Key Takeaways
- Rekha Gupta elected as Delhi CM.
- Congratulatory messages from top BJP leaders.
- Gupta is the fourth woman CM of Delhi.
- Swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan.
- Focus on development and governance.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (NationPress) Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Dharmendra Pradhan were among the prominent BJP leaders who extended their congratulations to the newly appointed Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta.
At 50 years old, Gupta, the MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was chosen as the leader of the BJP legislature party during a meeting this evening, overseen by two central observers – former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and BJP national Secretary Om Prakash Dhankhar.
As a first-time MLA, Rekha Gupta will become the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi, following in the footsteps of Sushma Swaraj (BJP), Sheila Dikshit (Congress), and Atishi (AAP). She is set to take her oath during a grand ceremony at the iconic Ramlila Maidan in the city at noon on Thursday.
In response to the news, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his sentiments on X, stating, “I extend my hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Rekha Gupta ji on being elected the leader of the BJP Legislative Party. I have full faith that you will operate with dedication towards the resolution set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji to position Delhi as one of the foremost capitals globally. I am confident that the BJP government under your guidance will diligently fulfill the hopes and expectations from the mothers and sisters of Delhi.”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also reacted, posting on X, “Many congratulations and best wishes to Smt. Rekha Gupta ji on her election as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Delhi. I firmly believe that with the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, Delhi will evolve into the developed capital of a developed India.”
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took to X to congratulate, stating, “Congratulations Rekha Gupta on your election as leader of the legislative party of Delhi BJP. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and with guidance from BJP president JP Nadda, I am confident that our government will meet the aspirations of the people of Delhi.”
Wishing the new Delhi CM well, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remarked, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Rekha Gupta ji on her unanimous election as the leader of the Delhi BJP legislative party. I have complete faith that you will strive to meet the hopes and aspirations of Delhi through dedicated and hard work, in alignment with the Prime Minister's vision for the welfare of the poor, women, youth, and underprivileged sections of Delhi.”
Former Union Minister Harsh Vardhan also extended his congratulations on X, stating, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the new Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs. Rekha Gupta ji. Under your leadership, Delhi will reach new heights of development and good governance. Your commitment to service and dedication to the populace will empower the capital.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his counterparts from Haryana and Rajasthan, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhajanlal Sharma, also congratulated Rekha Gupta on her new role as Delhi CM.
