Sun Feb 09 05:38:41 UTC 2025: ## BJP Set to Return to Power in Delhi After 26 Years; Grand Swearing-In Ceremony Planned

**New Delhi, [Date]** – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to reclaim power in Delhi after a 26-year hiatus, with a grand swearing-in ceremony for the new Chief Minister planned for after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return from his US visit this week. Sources within the BJP indicate the event will be a significant affair, with Chief Ministers from all NDA-ruled states in attendance.

High-level discussions are underway to finalize the government formation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to meet with BJP president JP Nadda today to discuss the details. Meanwhile, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva will meet with the 48 newly elected MLAs this evening. Prime Minister Modi, Mr. Shah, and Mr. Nadda reportedly discussed the government formation and oath ceremony at BJP headquarters last night.

While the BJP has yet to officially announce its choice for Chief Minister, newly elected MLA Parvesh Verma is considered the frontrunner. Mr. Verma achieved a significant victory, defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal by approximately 4,000 votes in the New Delhi constituency. This win is particularly noteworthy given Mr. Verma’s recent electoral setback, having been denied a parliamentary ticket last year. He is the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma.

In a statement to the media, Mr. Verma emphasized that the decision regarding the Chief Minister rests with the party leadership. He attributed his victory to the people of Delhi’s rejection of “lies, gimmicks, and deception,” and pledged to deliver honest, transparent, and development-oriented governance under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Shah, and BJP president Nadda.

Prime Minister Modi yesterday expressed gratitude to Delhi’s voters for their support, promising to prioritize the city’s development and infrastructure improvements, calling Delhi a “gateway to the country.”

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