Wed Feb 19 10:47:55 UTC 2025: ## Delhi BJP to Announce New Chief Minister Today

**New Delhi, February 19:** The suspense surrounding Delhi’s next Chief Minister will end today. After a BJP victory in the recent assembly elections, the party will announce its choice for the top post following a crucial legislature party meeting this evening. The swearing-in ceremony, initially scheduled for 4:30 PM on February 20th, has been moved to 11:00 AM on the same day.

Several names are circulating as potential candidates, including Pawan Sharma, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Jitendra Mahajan, Prevesh Verma and Rekha Gupta. Speculation also suggests the possibility of two Deputy Chief Ministers, mirroring the formula used in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. BJP MLA Virender Sachdeva denied his own candidacy, stating he is focused on his existing responsibilities. Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva confirmed that observers have been appointed and the Chief Minister’s name will be revealed after the meeting.

BJP MP Deepak Prakash expressed optimism, stating that the new government’s formation marks the beginning of development and good governance in Delhi after a 27-year absence of a BJP government. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gopal Rai stated that they will decide on their Leader of the Opposition only after the BJP announces its Chief Minister. MLA Jitendra Mahajan, arriving at the party office on a scooter, remained tight-lipped, stating that the decision rests with the legislature party meeting. The announcement is highly anticipated, ending weeks of speculation and setting the stage for a new chapter in Delhi’s political landscape.

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