Wed Feb 19 19:07:58 UTC 2025: ## Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi’s First BJP Chief Minister in Nearly Three Decades
**New Delhi** – Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA and seasoned BJP leader, was sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister on Thursday, marking a historic victory for the BJP after a 27-year absence from power in the national capital. The swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers, and BJP chief ministers from across the country.
Gupta, who won the Shalimar Bagh constituency by a significant margin, was chosen as the BJP’s legislative party leader on Wednesday following a meeting with central observers. Her appointment was met with widespread celebration among BJP ranks, who hailed it as a symbol of women’s empowerment under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. Many prominent BJP figures, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and several other ministers, publicly congratulated Gupta. Even opposition leaders, such as former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, offered their well wishes.
Gupta herself expressed gratitude to the BJP leadership and the newly elected MLAs for their trust. She pledged to work honestly and diligently for the development of Delhi, focusing on fulfilling the BJP’s election promises, which include welfare schemes centered around women. She is the fourth woman to hold the Chief Minister’s post in Delhi, following Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi.
The BJP’s decisive victory in the recent assembly elections, securing 48 seats, ended the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long rule. Gupta’s ascension marks a significant turning point in Delhi’s political landscape, and her administration will face the challenges of governance and civic issues in the city. Further details regarding her cabinet and policy priorities are expected in the coming days.
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