NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta took the oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly during the first session of the 8th Legislative Assembly on Monday. She arrived at the Delhi Assembly with confidence, flashing a victory sign.
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma addressed the public, assuring them that the new administration would deliver on their electoral commitments and meet public expectations.
"I want to say to the people of Delhi that our government will meet your expectations. We will fulfil all the poll promises we made. I also want the cooperation of the Opposition party. We want good laws to be formed to take Delhi to newer heights. I don't claim that we will make Delhi like Paris or London, but we will ensure we develop Delhi. This is our government's resolution," Verma said.
The first session of the 8th legislative assembly began on Monday, with BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely being sworn in as Protem Speaker at Raj Niwas by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. The Speaker's election is scheduled for 2 pm.
Delhi minister Kapil Mishra described the occasion as momentous, stating that under CM Rekha Gupta's leadership, the government would prioritise public service.
"It is a historic day today. The people who cheated Delhi have understood that the real owner is only the public. Corruption has a limited time, and after that, it is over. Under the leadership of CM Rekha Gupta, such a government has come to Delhi that will work for the people of Delhi."
BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely remarked, "My best wishes are with her (AAP's Atishi) on becoming Leader of Opposition (in Delhi Assembly). My sympathies have been with her as people from her own party used to refer to her as 'temporary CM'."
The Delhi Assembly bulletin indicates that lieutenant governor VK Saxena will address the assembly on February 25, followed by the presentation of CAG reports. The assembly will then commence discussions on the motion of thanks regarding the LG's address.
On February 26, the motion of thanks discussion will begin at 11am, preceding the Deputy Speaker election.
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