Thu Feb 20 04:18:22 UTC 2025: ## BJP’s Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi’s New Chief Minister

**New Delhi:** In a stunning upset, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ended the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) reign in Delhi, with Rekha Gupta sworn in as the new Chief Minister. The announcement, made Wednesday following a BJP legislature party meeting, concludes days of speculation. Gupta, a 50-year-old MLA from Shalimar Bagh, defeated AAP’s Bandana Kumari in the recent Assembly elections. Parvesh Verma will serve as Deputy Chief Minister.

Gupta’s appointment follows a hard-fought election where the BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats, ending AAP’s 26-year absence from power. The AAP, which had held power for two consecutive terms, won only 22 seats, while the Congress drew a blank for the third consecutive election.

A grand swearing-in ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, is scheduled for February 20th at the Ram Leela Ground. The event, originally planned for the afternoon, will now commence around noon. Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory, urging commuters to utilize public transport and avoid certain areas due to expected road closures.

The BJP’s victory marks a significant shift in Delhi’s political landscape. Several prominent BJP leaders had been considered for the top post, including Parvesh Verma, who defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.

**(Note: The unrelated SBI GDP growth prediction has been omitted from this news article as it is not directly relevant to the main story.)**

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