Wed Feb 19 14:58:57 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Welcomes New Chief Minister: Rekha Gupta Sworn In
**New Delhi, February 20, 2025** – Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA, has been sworn in as Delhi’s new Chief Minister, marking the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) return to power in the national capital after a significant victory in the recent Assembly elections. The announcement came Wednesday evening following a key legislative party meeting of BJP leaders.
Gupta, who secured a resounding win in the Shalimar Bagh constituency, defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Bandana Kumari, becomes the fourth woman to hold the office of Delhi CM. She succeeds Arvind Kejriwal, whose AAP party won 22 of the 70 seats in the election, while the Congress failed to secure any. The BJP secured a commanding 48 seats.
The selection of Gupta followed intense speculation, with several BJP leaders considered potential candidates, including Parvesh Verma, who defeated Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency. However, Gupta emerged as the BJP’s choice to lead the party’s legislative party.
A grand swearing-in ceremony was held at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Cabinet members, and Chief Ministers from various states. The event marked the beginning of BJP’s governance in Delhi after a long hiatus. The last BJP Chief Minister of Delhi was Sushma Swaraj in 1998.
The new Chief Minister’s agenda is expected to focus on the priorities outlined during the election campaign. Early statements from BJP leaders suggest a focus on addressing issues like pollution and accelerating economic development. The coming weeks and months will reveal the specifics of Gupta’s governance.
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