Rekha Gupta Sworn In: Delhi CM, NDA Shows Unity

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi’s fourth woman Chief Minister.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA Chief Ministers attended the oath ceremony.
• Six other MLAs, including Parvesh Verma and Kapil Mishra, took oath as ministers.
• BJP forms government in Delhi after 27 years.
• Vijender Gupta to be the Assembly Speaker, Mohan Bisht his deputy.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

First-time MLA Rekha Gupta took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Thursday, marking a significant political shift in the capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA Chief Ministers were present at the iconic Ramlila Maidan, underscoring a show of unity. Gupta, all smiles and wearing a red saree, was sworn in by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. This event signifies a major victory for the BJP and its allies.

Besides Gupta, six other MLAs, including Parvesh Verma, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Kapil Mishra, took oath as Cabinet ministers. Ashish Sood, Pankaj Kumar Singh, and Ravinder Indraj Singh were also sworn in as ministers in the government formed by the BJP after 27 years. The new cabinet represents a blend of experience and fresh perspectives.

BJP veteran and three-time Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta, who won in 2015 and 2020 amid the Arvind Kejriwal wave, will be the Assembly Speaker and Mohan Bisht his deputy. Vijender Gupta’s experience is expected to provide stability and guidance to the Assembly.

The development marks an important milestone for Rekha Gupta, 50, who becomes Delhi’s fourth woman Chief Minister after BJP’s Sushma Swaraj, Congress’s Sheila Dikshit, and AAP’s Atishi. Gupta’s rise to the top post is a testament to her dedication and political acumen.

A lawyer by profession, Gupta hails from the Baniya community, which has been the BJP’s traditional voter bloc, even during AAP’s near-sweeps in the 2015 and 2020 Delhi elections. Her background and community ties could prove advantageous in consolidating support for the BJP.

The formation of this government signifies a potential shift in Delhi’s political landscape. With Rekha Gupta at the helm, the BJP aims to implement its policies and address the challenges facing the capital. Her leadership will be closely watched as she navigates the complexities of Delhi’s governance.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi’s fourth woman Chief Minister.
• PM Modi and NDA CMs attended the oath-taking ceremony, showcasing unity.
• BJP forms the Delhi government after a 27-year hiatus.
• Vijender Gupta appointed as the Assembly Speaker.
• Rekha Gupta belongs to the Baniya community, a traditional BJP voter base.

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