Tue Feb 18 18:07:33 UTC 2025: ## Delhi BJP Gears Up for New CM’s Swearing-In Ceremony at Ramlila Maidan

**New Delhi, February 18, 2024:** The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing for the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi’s new Chief Minister on February 20th at Ramlila Maidan. The event is expected to be a large-scale affair, with plans to invite approximately 100,000 Delhi residents, including representatives from temple communities and resettlement colonies – a key demographic in Arvind Kejriwal’s support base. This move is seen as a strategic attempt by the BJP to erode the AAP’s voter base.

While the BJP’s official legislative party meeting to formally elect the new CM is scheduled for February 19th, intense deliberations are currently underway involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The suspense over the identity of the new CM continues, with the BJP maintaining secrecy despite the ongoing preparations.

The AAP, meanwhile, has criticized the BJP for the delay in forming a government, 11 days after the election results. Acting Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP of struggling to find a suitable candidate despite winning 48 seats. The BJP has retorted, highlighting the AAP’s alleged mismanagement and corruption.

In other developments:

* **Yamuna Cleaning:** The BJP has initiated a rapid cleanup of the Yamuna river, a project that has drawn criticism from the AAP who allege that the BJP is attempting to deflect attention from other matters.
* **Legal Cases:** The Rouse Avenue Court will hear the money laundering case against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on February 19th. Additionally, President Murmu has approved the prosecution sanction against former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain.
* **Preparations:** BJP leaders have confirmed the extensive preparations for the swearing-in ceremony, emphasizing its significance as a continuation of the anti-Congress movement of 1975. A new gate bearing the inscription “BJP Government in Delhi” has been erected at the BJP office. Astrologers have also commented on the auspicious timing of the ceremony.

The delay in announcing the new CM has sparked considerable speculation and criticism from the AAP, with accusations of internal conflict within the BJP. However, BJP leaders have dismissed these concerns, emphasizing the party’s confidence in selecting a strong leader who will effectively address Delhi’s challenges.

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