Wed Feb 19 05:22:48 UTC 2025: ## BJP Set for Grand Swearing-in Ceremony of New Delhi Chief Minister

**New Delhi, February 19, 2025** – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing for a large-scale swearing-in ceremony for Delhi’s new Chief Minister on Thursday, February 20th, at Ramlila Maidan. The event will mark the BJP’s return to power in the national capital after a 27-year absence, following their landslide victory in the recent assembly elections where they secured 48 out of 70 seats.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Cabinet ministers, and Chief Ministers from various states are expected to attend the high-profile ceremony. The BJP’s 48 newly elected MLAs will meet earlier in the day to elect their legislative party leader, who will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister.

Speculation is rife regarding the identity of the new Chief Minister. While several names have been floated, including Parvesh Verma and Vijender Gupta, the possibility of a woman Chief Minister – the fourth in Delhi’s history – has also been discussed. Several female BJP leaders are being considered. The BJP’s national leadership is expected to announce the new Chief Minister’s name later today.

Preparations for the ceremony are underway, with Ramlila Maidan being spruced up and over 5,000 security personnel deployed to manage the expected 25,000-30,000 attendees, including community leaders, Bollywood celebrities, and prominent spiritual figures. Delhi Traffic Police has also issued a travel advisory outlining traffic restrictions for Thursday. The swearing-in, initially scheduled for 4:30 pm, may now take place in the morning.

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