The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, winning 48 out of 70 seats, ending AAP’s decade-long rule.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured 22 seats, while Congress failed to win a single seat for the third consecutive time.
Rekha Gupta, who won from Shalimar Bagh, has been sworn in as Delhi’s first BJP woman CM. She succeeds AAP’s Atishi, marking a major shift in the capital’s political landscape
Oath-Taking Ceremony At Ramlila Maidan
The ‘Viksit Delhi Pledge Ceremony’ will be a grand affair, reflecting BJP’s vision for the national capital’s development.
- Event timing: Ceremony starts at 11 a.m., oath-taking at 12:35 p.m.
- Chief guests: PM Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, BJP Chief Ministers, and key party leaders.
- Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena will administer the oath to Rekha Gupta and her cabinet.
Rekha Gupta’s Political Journey
- Began her political career as President of Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) in 1996-97.
- Served as a three-time municipal councillor and former Mayor of South Delhi Municipal Corporation.
- Held leadership roles within BJP’s Delhi unit and National Executive.
- Recognized as a dedicated grassroots leader who rose through the party ranks.
Delhi’s Future Under Rekha Gupta
Gupta has pledged to work towards infrastructure development, reducing pollution, and improving governance.
She emphasized her commitment to fulfilling PM Modi’s vision for a ‘Golden Delhi.’
Key Priorities Of The New BJP Government:
- Better infrastructure: Roads, sanitation, and water supply improvements.
- Pollution control: Stricter measures for cleaner air and water.
- Women’s safety: Enhanced security measures and fast-track courts.
- Good governance: Addressing corruption and improving public services.
As Delhi prepares for a new political era, BJP supporters see Gupta’s leadership as a symbol of change and progress in the capital.
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