Delhi CM news updates: Rekha Gupta named new Delhi CM, Parvesh Verma to be Dy CM; Oath-taking on Thu

Delhi New CM announcement LIVE news: The oath-taking ceremony is likely to take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Catch all the updates here

8:29 PM

Rekha Gupta named next Delhi CM, Parvesh Verma to be deputy. Oath-taking tomorrow

8:27 PM

Rekha Gupta becomes Delhi's new Chief Minister

7:18 PM

Delhi BJP MLA Parvesh Verma at the party office to attend legislative party meeting

7:17 PM

Delhi BJP MLAs arrive to elect the leader of the legislative party

Delhi BJP MLAs arrive to elect the leader of the legislative party. The name of the new Delhi CM will be announced today.

6:32 PM

Virendraa Sachdeva says CM announcement by 8 pm

Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva arrived at the party office for a key legislative meeting to elect Delhi’s new Chief Minister. He told the media that the decision would be announced by 8 pm.

5:00 PM

Nobody is contender, party decides (Delhi CM): BJP lawmaker Rekha Gupta

"I have full confidence that with a BJP CM, a new chapter will start in Delhi. Delhi will script a new story with a lot of development work, people will get rights, all the works will be done. There is great enthusiasm for tomorrow's swearing-in ceremony. People want to attend. After 27 years, Delhi is ready to realise its potential. We have a lot of development plans and the time has come," BJP MLA Rekha Gupta said.

4:48 PM

No formula to decide Delhi CM pick, says BJP leader

"This is a suspense. The legislative party will take the decision, which will be approved by the party's parliamentary board....There is no formula," said BJP National General Secretary Dushyant Gautam.

4:23 PM

BJP legislative council to hold meeting at 7 pm

Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said that the meeting will take place at the state office located at 14 Pant Marg, where the leader of the legislative party will be elected in the presence of central observers. 

3:52 PM

Delhi CM announcement: BJP women leaders in contention for the post

Who are the potential female CM candidates? There are widespread rumors that the party may select a female candidate.

-Rekha Gupta

-Bansuri Swara

-Shikha Roy

3:20 PM

Pay attention to law and order: AAP leader Sisodia to BJP

"I want to say to the BJP that elections are over and now it should pay attention to law and order that has collapsed in Delhi," Manish Sisodia said, citing the assault of a minor girl in West Delhi 

2:57 PM

Preparations for oath taking ceremony underway

The oath taking ceremony of the chief minister and new cabinet of Delhi will be held at Ramlila Maidan tomorrow, The ceremony will begin at 11 am. PM Modi,  Home Minister Amit Shah, andd NDA chief ministers-deputy CMs will be present at the ceremony.

2:17 PM

Delhi CM selection: Meeting to begin at 6:15 pm

The newly elected BJP lawmakers will convene at 6:15 pm to elect their leader, who will assume the role of chief minister. The swearing-in ceremony is set to take place on Thursday at 11 am at Ramlila Maidan.

2:15 PM

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Om Prakash Dhankar to be BJP's central observers

Former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and BJP national secretary Om Prakash Dhankar to be the party's central observers for the Delhi Legislature party meeting to pick next Delhi chief minister.

1:53 PM

Where to watch the Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony LIVE?

The ceremony will be broadcast on major television networks, with Doordarshan (DD News) and various national and regional channels providing coverage.

The Bharatiya Janata Party will provide live streaming through their official channels on X and YouTube. Business Standard will offer live updates throughout the ceremony.

1:46 PM

There is an atmosphere of uncertainty: AAP leader Manish Sisodia

"It is strange that so many days have passed, and they (BJP) are yet to pick a leader (CM face). Whether they trust their MLAs or not. They are not concerned about Delhi's schools, hospitals, electricity, water supply. There is an atmosphere of uncertainty," says AAP leader Manish Sisodia.

12:48 PM

Over 50,000 invited for swearing-in, says BJP leader Yogender Chandolia

"Around 50,000 people, including party workers, RWA, sections of society and saints, will be invited. It will be a grand event in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet ministers will be present. It will last around 25-30 minutes," the Northwest Delhi MP said.

 

12:20 PM

Woman, old-timer, or Purvanchali face: Who will be BJP's Delhi CM pick?

Among the top contenders are: Parvesh Verma and Rekha Gupta. Reports also suggest that the BJP may opt for a “one CM, two Deputy CMs” formula to maintain caste and regional balance in Delhi’s leadership.  

12:01 PM

Party will assign responsibility: Mohan Singh Bisht

"The party will decide it. It is a fact that a BJP worker will be the (Delhi) CM's face. The party will assign the responsibility...If I become (the CM), then I will see what all is to be done," Mohan Singh Bisht said.

11:46 AM

All eyes on BJP lawmakers' meeting today

The suspense over who will be the next chief minister of Delhi is likely to end on Wednesday when the newly elected BJP legislators meet at the party office on Pant Marg. 

10:48 AM

Top BJP leaders inspect Ramlila Ground before 'historic, grand' oath-taking ceremony

Announcing that Delhi's first BJP chief minister in over 25 years will be sworn in during a "historic and grand" ceremony, Delhi BJP leaders on Tuesday reviewed preparations at Ramlila Maidan. BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh inspected the venue alongside Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva.

10:35 AM

Delhi CM announcement: Potential candidates for Delhi CM

Several names are in the race for the position of Delhi CM, with the most prominent being Parvesh Verma. Vijender Gupta (Rohini), Rekha Gupta (Shalimar Bagh), Ashish Sood (Janakpuri), Shikha Roy (Greater Kailash), Bansuri Swaraj (New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency), and Manoj Tiwari (North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency) are other prominent contenders. 

10:08 AM

Delhi CM announcement: Over 5,000 security personnel to be deployed for oath taking ceremony

Over 5,000 security personnel, along with more than 10 companies of paramilitary forces, will be deployed in and around Ramlila Maidan  during the oath-taking ceremony for Delhi's new chief minister, officials said.

10:02 AM

BJP’s CM selection process

Usually, the BJP appoints observers from its central leadership ahead of the legislature party meeting. These observers interact with the newly elected MLAs and provide feedback to the party’s high command, which then finalises the chief ministerial candidate.  According to PTI, many leaders within the party believe the BJP may choose a newly elected MLA for the role, following the precedent set in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Odisha

9:55 AM

BJP to choose next Delhi CM at legislature party meeting

The 48 BJP MLAs will chose the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly The meeting will be held in the presence of BJP's central observers, whose names are yet to be declared.

9:23 AM

Delhi chief minister announcement: Oath-taking ceremony date, time

The BJP Legislature Party is slated to choose the Leader of the House today. The oath-taking ceremony is likely to take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025. A huge crowd is expected at the event and around 40 celebrities have been invited.