Rekha Gupta is Delhi CM: BJP surprises again, picks first-time MLA over heavyweights

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 19, 2025
The BJP picked first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as its Delhi chief minister, continuing its trend of choosing relatively unknown figures for top posts. Gupta, who is actively engaged with women-related matters and closely associated with the RSS, becomes the lone woman CM among BJP-ruled states at present.

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Published on February 20, 2025 -  03:02
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Full Swearing-In Ceremony | 4th Woman Chief Minister Marks BJP's Comeback
Watch the full swearing-in ceremony of Rekha Gupta as she takes oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi, becoming the 4th woman to hold the prestigious position. This historic moment also marks the BJP's comeback in Delhi after 26 years. Along with Rekha Gupta, her Council of Ministers, including Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Kapil Mishra, and others, also took oath. Stay tuned for more updates on Delhi's new leadership and upcoming policy rollouts, like the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna and Ayushman Bharat. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Full Swearing-In Ceremony #RekhaGupta #DelhiCM #BJPComeback #SwearingInCeremony #DelhiPolitics #ParveshVerma #MahilaSamriddhiYojna #BJP #AAP #DelhiElections #BreakingNews

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