Fri Feb 21 01:08:12 UTC 2025: ## BJP Sweeps Delhi, Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Chief Minister

**New Delhi** – Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi’s new Chief Minister today at Ramlila Maidan, marking the end of a decade-long Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rule. Six ministers were sworn in alongside her: Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh. All are BJP MLAs.

The ceremony follows a resounding BJP victory in the February 5th assembly elections, where the party secured 48 out of 70 seats. This marks a significant return to power for the BJP in Delhi after a 25-year absence.

Notable among the new ministers is Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, who defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in the recent elections. Other prominent figures include Ashish Sood, a veteran BJP leader with RSS ties, and Kapil Mishra, a former AAP minister who defected to the BJP in 2019. The newly appointed ministers bring a mix of political experience and strong electoral mandates to their roles. The swearing-in ceremony signals a new era for Delhi’s governance under the BJP’s leadership.

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