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If I can be CM, this means ways are open for all women, says Rekha Gupta

Gupta vowed to hold corrupt individuals accountable, asserting that they will have to answer for every rupee misused

BJP leaders congratulate Rekha Gupta on being elected as Delhi's new CM

BJP leaders on Wednesday congratulated Rekha Gupta on being elected as new Delhi chief minister with Home Minister Amit Shah expressing confidence that she will work to fulfil the resolve made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make the city one of the top capitals in the world. Gupta, first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly at the BJP legislature party meeting here, setting stage for her to become the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi. Congratulating Gupta, Shah wrote on X, I am fully confident that you will work with dedication towards fulfilling the resolve made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make Delhi one of the top capitals of the world. I trust that under your leadership, the BJP government will work day and night to meet the hopes and expectations with which the mothers and sisters of Delhi have blessed the BJP, he added. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Delhi will become the developed capital of a ..

Rekha Gupta named Delhi CM; to be only woman CM across BJP-ruled states

The BJP's legislature party elected Gupta as its leader in the Delhi Assembly at its meeting on Wednesday evening, 11 days after the party secured a majority in the Delhi Assembly polls

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Decoded: Why BJP chose Rekha Gupta over Parvesh Verma as Delhi CM

The BJP's decision to pick Rekha Gupta for the chief minister's role came as a surprise to many. Gupta was picked over Parvesh Verma, who was seen as the frontrunner for the post

Fully committed to take Delhi to new heights: CM-designate Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta has expressed her commitment for the development of the national capital, pledging to work with honesty and dedication after being chosen the leader of the House in Delhi Assembly on Wednesday. In a post on X in Hindi, Gupta thanked the BJP leadership for reposing trust in her. "I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the top leadership for entrusting me with the responsibility of the chief minister's post. This trust and support has given me new energy and inspiration. I pledge to work with full honesty, integrity, and dedication for the welfare, empowerment, and overall development of every citizen of Delhi. I am fully committed to this important opportunity to take Delhi to new heights," she wrote. Gupta, 50, was chosen the leader of the House in Delhi Assembly at the legislative party meeting of the BJP on Wednesday evening. A former Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president and municipal councillor, she is set to become the ..

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta meets LG, stakes claim to form govt

BJP MLA and Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta met Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena Wednesday evening and staked claim to form government in the national capital. She was accompanied by state BJP observers Ravi Shankar Prasad and OP Dhankar along with city BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, and Delhi MPs including Bansuri Swaraj, Praveen Khandelwal and Kamaljeet Sehrawat. BJP national vice-president Baijayant Jay Panda was also present at the Raj Niwas. Gupta, 50, was chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly during a BJP legislature party meeting on Thursday. A former Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president and civic body councilor, she is set to become the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi. The new BJP government, led by Gupta, will be sworn in at a grand ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday afternoon in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries. She will also be the fo

Rekha Gupta announced new Delhi Chief Minister, Parvesh Verma becomes Dy CM

Rekha Gupta will take oath as the new Delhi CM on February 20 at the Ram Leela ground, which will be attended by high-profile dignitaries including PM Modi, and several political bigwigs

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

Celebrities to farmers: Who will attend Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony

Delhi chief minister oath-taking ceremony guest list: Around 50 celebrities and industrialists have been sent invites. Details here

BJP demands white paper on Karnataka's financial health ahead of budget

The Assembly session in Karnataka is scheduled to begin on March 3, and this will be Siddaramaiah's 16th budget presentation

BJP's strategy has been to pick outsiders as CM: Will Delhi buck the trend?

With a couple of exceptions, most of the party's CM picks across states since 2014 have been candidates who are not from the dominant demographic in that state

Ananda Vikatan row: Indian magazines condemn blocking of satirical cartoon

A complaint over a controversial political cartoon published in Vikatan Plus led to a blocking order on the Tamil digital magazine's website, sparking widespread backlash

Elections are over, now pay attention to law and order: Sisodia to BJP

Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Wednesday cited a minor girl's sexual assault in Tilak Nagar recently and slammed the BJP over law and order situation in the city. The former deputy minister of Delhi claimed that crimes against women were on the rise and the perpetrators were not afraid of law. "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," he said addressing a press conference here. Sisodia alleged that criminals were fearless because they knew the BJP's priorities were just to abuse Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The BJP has come back to power in Delhi defeating the AAP in February 5 assembly elections. The BJP's new government will take oath in a ceremony at Ramleela Maidan here on Thursday.

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for CM oath taking at Ramleela Ground

Delhi Police has issued an advisory regarding the traffic diversion and restrictions for the oath ceremony of the new chief minister of the national capital at Ramleela Ground. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, the advisory said. According to the advisory, many VVIPs/VIPs will attend the oath ceremony at Ram Leela Ground. A large gathering is also expected. To manage the traffic during this event, certain diversions and restrictions will be in place, the advisory said. The traffic will be diverted from Subhash Park T-Point, Raj Ghat, Delhi Gate, ITO, Ajmeri Gate, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Bhabhuti Marg - DDU Marg Red Light, and round about Jhandewalan, it stated. Traffic regulation, diversion and restrictions may be imposed on BSZ Marg (ITO to Delhi Gate), JLN Marg (Delhi Gate to Guru Nanak Chowk), Aruna Asif Ali Road, Minto Road to round about Kamla Market to Hamdard Chowk, Ranjeet Singh Flyover to Turkman Gate, and Ajmeri Gate to round about Kamla Market and surrounding are

BJP to announce Delhi's new CM today, PM Modi to attend key meeting

The newly elected BJP legislators will convene at 6:15 pm to elect their leader, who will assume the role of chief minister. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Thursday

Delhi BJP MLAs show confidence in party's leadership choosing CM candidate

Earlier, Gopal Rai had questioned the BJP's decision-making process, alleging that the party was either struggling to finalize a name or concealing a bigger political move

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

There is a speculation that BJP might opt for a woman candidate, given that female voters played a crucial role in BJP's victory. The swearing-in ceremony for the new CM is scheduled for February 20

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Wait for new Delhi CM to end tomorrow, over 50,000 invited for swearing-in

Delhi's wait for its new chief minister after the assembly polls will end on Wednesday, when the BJP Legislature Party is slated to choose the Leader of the House, even as preparations for the February 20 oath-taking ceremony are in full swing at the historic Ramlila Ground here. Party leaders said the chief minister and the entire Cabinet will take oath at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister and other dignitaries. A huge crowd is expected at the event and around 40 celebrities have been invited, sources said, adding the ceremony would be held around noon rather than 4.30 pm, as was communicated by party leaders earlier. BJP MP Yogender Chandolia said preparations for the ceremony are in full swing at the Ramlila Ground. "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