Delhi CM Oath Ceremony highlights: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta takes charge

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Oath Ceremony Live Updates: The oath-taking ceremony was held at Ramlila Maidan. Catch all the updates here

7:50 PM

Delhi: Atishi reminds BJP govt to honour promise of providing Rs 2,500 per month to women

Former Delhi chief minister Atishi on Thursday said the new BJP government led by Rekha Gupta should provide Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to every woman in the national capital, a promise the saffron party made in the run-up to the February 5 assembly elections.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader's remarks came soon after first-time BJP MLA Rekha Gupta on Thursday took charge as the ninth chief minister of Delhi, and asserted that every commitment made to the people by her party will be fulfilled by the new government.

6:51 PM

Rekha Gupta's Cabinet ensures diverse representation in Delhi govt

The Cabinet of the new government led by Rekha Gupta balances representation of all major communities that propelled the BJP to power in Delhi with a massive majority after over 26 years.

In the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, the BJP won 48 seats, with nine of its MLAs belonging to the Bania community. Chief Minister Gupta, a first-time legislator, belongs to the community.

6:07 PM

'Her hard work paid off': Rekha Gupta's son on her becoming Delhi CM

"My mother's 30 years of hard work has finally paid off today as she became the chief minister of Delhi," said Nikunj Gupta, son of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.

First-time legislator Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi chief minister on Thursday in a grand show of strength that marks the BJP's return to power in the national capital after more than 26 years.

5:58 PM

Delhi Cabinet ministers arrive at Vasudev Ghat to perform 'aarti' on Yamuna bank

5:48 PM

Delhi's new CM 'far cry' from Sheila Dikshit, claims TMC

Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose Thursday claimed new Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is a "far cry" from earlier chief ministers Sheila Dikshit and Sushma Swaraj. In a post on X, Ghose, the deputy leader of TMC in Rajya Sabha, said this is, however, the "new BJP where vicious abuse and vitriol have been normalised".

5:15 PM

BJP leader Rekha Gupta takes charge as ninth CM of Delhi

BJP MLA Rekha Gupta took charge as the ninth Chief Minister of Delhi at her Secretariat office here on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh was administered oath as the chief minister by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena in a grand ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan. Her Council of Ministers were also sworn in.

5:06 PM

Ramlila Maidan turns saffron as thousands gather to witness Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony

A sea of saffron engulfed the sprawling Ramlila Maidan on Thursday as thousands of BJP supporters gathered here to witness the oath-taking ceremony of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The venue was adorned with marigold flowers and betel leaves, while enthusiastic supporters chanted "Jai Siya Ram", waving party flags and raising slogans in jubilation. Around 50,000 people from different states and backgrounds gathered to witness the grand ceremony, which marked the BJP's return to power in the city after more than 26 years.

4:46 PM

Delhi Cabinet: Who is Ashish Sood?

BJP leader Ashish Sood bagged victory in Janakpuri by defeating AAP’s Parveen Kumar by nearly 18,800 votes. A prominent strategist within the party, Sood has also played a significant role as BJP’s co-incharge in Jammu and Kashmir. Sood was considered a major contender for the chief ministerial position.

4:34 PM

Delhi Cabinet: Who is Kapil Mishra?

A former AAP leader, Kapil Mishra was a minister in the Arvind Kejriwal-led government before being removed over allegations of corruption. He later joined the BJP and attracted considerable attention for his remarks during the 2020 Delhi riots. In the 2024 polls, he secured victory from Karawal Nagar, defeating AAP’s Manoj Kumar Tyagi by over 23,000 votes. 

4:20 PM

Tourism minister Shekhawat congratulates new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Congratulating Rekha Gupta on taking oath as Delhi’s chief minister, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday said, “A good start! Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the new chief minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta on assuming office! Delhi will now witness an unprecedented phase of development!”

 

4:04 PM

Swati Maliwal fuels AAP exit buzz after attending Rekha Gupta's oath taking ceremony

Once a trusted ally of Arvind Kejriwal, AAP MP Swati Maliwal has become one of his most vocal critics in recent months. She was in attendance at the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Rekha Gupta, the newly appointed chief minister of Delhi, at Ramlila Maidan. A video showed Maliwal on stage in conversation with Congress’ Delhi unit chief, Devender Yadav, fuelling intense political speculation.

3:59 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to chair first Cabinet meeting today

Rekha Gupta will hold her first Cabinet meeting at Delhi Secretariat in the evening at 7:00 pm.

3:44 PM

My priority will be to present the pending CAG reports in the Assembly: Vijender Gupta

"My priority will be to present the pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports in the Assembly, which were delayed by the previous AAP government," BJP leader and Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta told PTI. 

3:20 PM

Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta is BJP's candidate to be new Delhi Assembly speaker

Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta has been nominated as the BJP's candidate for the post of Delhi Assembly speaker, party leaders said on Thursday.

3:07 PM

Delhi CM oath-taking LIVE: 'Hope Delhi will move towards progress under her leadership'

Uttar Pradesh deputy CM KP Maurya said, "I congratulate Rekha Gupta and her cabinet for taking oath today... I hope Delhi will move towards progress under her leadership. Today, we had lunch with PM Modi, and we discussed things regarding winning Bihar (assembly elections)."