Delhi CM’s Oath Likely on Feb 19 or 20 | Aakhir Tak

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

The Delhi Chief Minister’s oath-taking ceremony is likely to be held on February 19 or 20. The legislative party meeting may occur on February 17 or 18. Preparations for government formation in Delhi are expected to intensify. 15 names have been shortlisted from the 48 MLAs. The BJP secured 48 seats in Delhi, marking their return to power.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Delhi Chief Minister’s Oath Ceremony Likely on February 19 or 20, 15 MLAs Shortlisted

The swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Delhi is likely to be held on February 19 or 20, according to government sources. The legislative party meeting may happen on February 17 or 18. Preparations for government formation in Delhi are likely to intensify after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in New Delhi late on Friday. The announcement of the Delhi Chief Minister could be imminent.

A meeting will be held between PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, and other top BJP leaders to discuss the matter. Several names are being considered for the position of Delhi Chief Minister.

Out of 48 MLAs, 15 names were shortlisted, and from them, nine will be selected for the Chief Minister, ministers, and Speaker positions. All eyes are on who will become the Delhi Chief Minister.

The BJP returned to power in Delhi, ending its 27-year-long wait as it secured 48 seats in the 70-member Assembly, as Delhi counted the votes on Saturday. AAP, which has been ruling the city for a decade, managed to win 22 seats, while its key leaders, including party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, faced defeats. Several AAP leaders lost in the election for Delhi Chief Minister.

The BJP, which approached the election without announcing a Chief Ministerial face, has started high-level meetings to decide the head of government, with five leaders emerging as key contenders. There are several potential candidates for Delhi Chief Minister.

Parvesh Verma, who emerged as a giant killer by defeating Kejriwal in the New Delhi seat, leads the list of potential Chief Ministerial faces in Delhi. Vijender Gupta, a senior BJP leader who has served as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Satish Upadhyay, a key Brahmin face who previously served as the state president, Ashish Sood, the general secretary of the Delhi BJP who enjoys close relations with central leaders, and Jitendra Mahajan, a strong RSS hand from the Vaishya community, are other contenders. These leaders are being considered for the position of Delhi Chief Minister.

The BJP needs to decide on the Delhi Chief Minister soon. Preparations are underway for government formation. All eyes are focused on who will become the Delhi Chief Minister.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

Delhi Chief Minister’s oath likely on Feb 19 or 20. 15 MLAs shortlisted. BJP returned to power with 48 seats.

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