Wed Feb 19 03:18:02 UTC 2025: ## Delhi BJP to Announce New Chief Minister Today

**New Delhi, [Date]** – The suspense surrounding the appointment of Delhi’s new Chief Minister will end today. The BJP will hold a meeting of its legislative party at 7 PM at its state headquarters. In the presence of central observers, the leader of the legislative party, and thus the new Chief Minister, will be chosen. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for approximately 11 AM Thursday at Ramlila Maidan.

Information regarding the meeting was conveyed to MLAs on Tuesday afternoon. Party sources indicate that the names of ministers will be announced before the swearing-in ceremony, with six ministers potentially joining the Chief Minister. Preparations for both the meeting and the ceremony have been underway throughout the day at the state headquarters, overseen by national general secretaries Tarun Chugh, Vinod Tawde, and BL Santosh.

Ramlila Maidan, the chosen venue for the swearing-in, holds historical significance; it’s where Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, was sworn in three times. This choice is seen as a strategic move by the BJP to directly challenge the AAP. The BJP’s focus on tackling corruption during the election campaign is also expected to be highlighted at the event.

The AAP has criticized the BJP for announcing the swearing-in ceremony before revealing the Chief Minister’s name. Delhi AAP state convener Gopal Rai stated that while the preparations are complete, the BJP is yet to reveal the identity of its chief ministerial candidate, hinting at a possible internal conflict within the party.

Prime Minister Modi has previously stated the BJP government’s priorities for Delhi, including cleaning the Yamuna river, creating a riverfront, and developing a green corridor. The possibility of a water metro has also been considered. The upcoming announcement will reveal which BJP leader will be responsible for implementing these plans.

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