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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Oath Ceremony 2025 Live Updates: 'Ayushman scheme to be implemented; CAG reports will be tabled soon,' Delhi CM after 1st cabinet meet
Delhi CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by her cabinet colleagues, performed the 'Yamuna Aarti' at Vasudev Ghat on Thursday, following her formal inauguration as the ninth CM of the national capital at the Secretariat.
Gupta, along with Delhi BJP state president Virendra Sachdeva and ministers including Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh, performed a 'Maa Yamuna Puja' before leading the Aarti. Ram bhajans were sung at the ghat, with chants of "Jai Shree Ram" and "Yamuna Maiya Ki Jai."
Rekha Gupta's rise to the post of Delhi chief minister marks the culmination of a nearly three-decade-long political journey, characterized by her low-profile yet impactful presence. Despite not being among the front-runners for the CM's post after the BJP's victory over AAP in Delhi's assembly elections, her selection as the legislative party leader surprised many within her own party. Gupta is set to take the oath as Delhi's fourth woman Chief Minister on Thursday at Ramlila Maidan.
Born in 1974 in Nandgarh village, Haryana, Gupta moved to Delhi in 1976 after her father secured a job at the State Bank of India. She began her political journey at Daulat Ram College, joining the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. In 1996, she became the president of the Delhi University Students' Union, making her the first DUSU office bearer to become Chief Minister of Delhi.
Gupta first contested the assembly elections in 2015 from the Shalimar Bagh constituency but lost to AAP's Bandana Kumari. After BJP's decision not to renominate sitting councillors in the 2017 municipal elections, she was briefly out of the electoral arena. However, she made a comeback in 2022 as a municipal councillor from Shalimar Bagh (B) ward. In 2023, she contested the mayoral election but lost to AAP's Shelly Oberoi.
Determined to regain political ground in Delhi, the BJP fielded Gupta again in the recent assembly elections. This time, she secured a decisive victory, defeating AAP's sitting MLA and her long-time rival, Bandana Kumari, by over 29,000 votes.
Gupta, along with Delhi BJP state president Virendra Sachdeva and ministers including Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh, performed a 'Maa Yamuna Puja' before leading the Aarti. Ram bhajans were sung at the ghat, with chants of "Jai Shree Ram" and "Yamuna Maiya Ki Jai."
Rekha Gupta's rise to the post of Delhi chief minister marks the culmination of a nearly three-decade-long political journey, characterized by her low-profile yet impactful presence. Despite not being among the front-runners for the CM's post after the BJP's victory over AAP in Delhi's assembly elections, her selection as the legislative party leader surprised many within her own party. Gupta is set to take the oath as Delhi's fourth woman Chief Minister on Thursday at Ramlila Maidan.
Born in 1974 in Nandgarh village, Haryana, Gupta moved to Delhi in 1976 after her father secured a job at the State Bank of India. She began her political journey at Daulat Ram College, joining the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. In 1996, she became the president of the Delhi University Students' Union, making her the first DUSU office bearer to become Chief Minister of Delhi.
Gupta first contested the assembly elections in 2015 from the Shalimar Bagh constituency but lost to AAP's Bandana Kumari. After BJP's decision not to renominate sitting councillors in the 2017 municipal elections, she was briefly out of the electoral arena. However, she made a comeback in 2022 as a municipal councillor from Shalimar Bagh (B) ward. In 2023, she contested the mayoral election but lost to AAP's Shelly Oberoi.
Determined to regain political ground in Delhi, the BJP fielded Gupta again in the recent assembly elections. This time, she secured a decisive victory, defeating AAP's sitting MLA and her long-time rival, Bandana Kumari, by over 29,000 votes.
22:26 (IST) Feb 20
'BJP has made up their mind to cheat people of Delhi': Former Delhi CM Atishi
22:17 (IST) Feb 20
'The 14 CAG reports from 2015 that were held back by Arvind Kejriwal because there were so many scams': Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa
"The 14 CAG reports from 2015 that were held back by Arvind Kejriwal because there were so many scams in the performance report, it was clear that there were so many issues, especially the liquor policy. It has been passed now. Now, these reports will be presented in the Parliament," said Sirsa.
21:19 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi cabinet meet: Rekha Gupta government clears way for Ayushman Bharat scheme rollout; 14 CAG reports to be tabled
In her first press briefing as Delhi chief minister, Rekha Gupta announced that her cabinet has decided to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi, which the Kejriwal government had refused to rollout.Brefing the media about the two key decisions taken at first cabinet meet, Rekha Gupta announced that her government has cleared the part for the CAG audit report to be tabled in first session of the assembly.
Read more21:13 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi portfolios: CM Rekha keeps finance; Verma gets water, Mishra law
Delhi's newly appointed chief minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the portfolios of her six cabinet ministers following her swearing-in ceremony on Thursday. Gupta, who assumed office with a commitment to fulfilling the BJP’s promises, wasted no time in outlining her cabinet’s responsibilities as she set her sights on realising the “Viksit Delhi” mission.
Read more21:11 (IST) Feb 20
'We have decided to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
"We have decided to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi which was not allowed by the previous govt. 14 CAG reports have not been tabled in the House by the last govt. In the first meeting of the House, those reports will be tabled," said Gupta.
19:22 (IST) Feb 20
Not a single day to be wasted in realising 'Viksit Delhi' mission: CM Rekha Gupta
chief minister Rekha Gupta assumed office on Thursday, vowing to make no delays in achieving the "Viksit Delhi" mission. The 50-year-old, who is the city’s ninth chief minister, pledged that the new BJP government would fulfil all promises made to the people of Delhi.
Gupta, accompanied by her ministers, state BJP in-charge Baijayant Panda, and state president Virendra Sachdeva, took charge at the Delhi Secretariat following a grand oath-taking ceremony at Ramlila Maidan.
"I assure that not a single day will be wasted in realising our mission of a developed Delhi," Gupta told reporters.
Earlier, the first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh was sworn in as chief minister by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, with her council of ministers also taking their oaths.
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top BJP leaders, but no AAP leaders, including former CM Arvind Kejriwal, were present. In the evening, Gupta performed the 'Yamuna Aarti' at Vasudev Ghat with her cabinet.
Gupta, accompanied by her ministers, state BJP in-charge Baijayant Panda, and state president Virendra Sachdeva, took charge at the Delhi Secretariat following a grand oath-taking ceremony at Ramlila Maidan.
"I assure that not a single day will be wasted in realising our mission of a developed Delhi," Gupta told reporters.
Earlier, the first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh was sworn in as chief minister by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, with her council of ministers also taking their oaths.
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top BJP leaders, but no AAP leaders, including former CM Arvind Kejriwal, were present. In the evening, Gupta performed the 'Yamuna Aarti' at Vasudev Ghat with her cabinet.
19:10 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, cabinet ministers perform Yamuna Aarti at Vasudev Ghat
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by her cabinet colleagues, performed the 'Yamuna Aarti' at Vasudev Ghat on Thursday, shortly after assuming office as the ninth CM of the national capital at the Secretariat. The pollution of the Yamuna River and its cleaning had become a significant issue during the Delhi Assembly elections, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) facing criticism from opposition parties BJP and Congress. Both parties targeted AAP convener and former CM Arvind Kejriwal for the severely polluted Yamuna.
Rekha, along with Delhi BJP state president Virendra Sachdeva and her cabinet ministers – Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh – performed the 'Maa Yamuna Puja' before conducting the Aarti, just before the first cabinet meeting. Ram bhajans echoed at the ghat, with chants of "Jai Shree Ram" and "Yamuna Maiya Ki Jai."
Earlier, Rekha, the first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, took her oath as CM in a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, administered by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with top BJP leaders, including Union ministers Amit Shah, J P Nadda, and Rajnath Singh, attended the ceremony. Gupta later arrived at the Delhi Secretariat to officially take charge.
Rekha, along with Delhi BJP state president Virendra Sachdeva and her cabinet ministers – Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh – performed the 'Maa Yamuna Puja' before conducting the Aarti, just before the first cabinet meeting. Ram bhajans echoed at the ghat, with chants of "Jai Shree Ram" and "Yamuna Maiya Ki Jai."
Earlier, Rekha, the first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, took her oath as CM in a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, administered by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with top BJP leaders, including Union ministers Amit Shah, J P Nadda, and Rajnath Singh, attended the ceremony. Gupta later arrived at the Delhi Secretariat to officially take charge.
19:03 (IST) Feb 20
Today, during the aarti of Maa Yamuna, we remembered our resolution to clean the river. We will use the needed resources, and it will be our priority
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
18:47 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta along with her cabinet ministers, attending Yamuna aarti.
18:28 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and BJP state president Virendraa Sachdeva arrive at Vasudev Ghat to attend Yamuna Aarti.
17:50 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi ministers leave from the Secretariat to attend Yamuna Aarti at Vasudev Ghat
17:32 (IST) Feb 20
'AAP was running politics of spreading confusion, lies and corruption in Delhi': BJP MP Kamaljit Sehrawat
"In the last 10 years, AAP was running politics of spreading confusion, lies and corruption in Delhi. Now, the BJP government has come to power in Delhi, and people have shown their faith in PM Modi and handed over Delhi to him. Now our cabinet formed today will work towards making Delhi the capital of PM Modi's vision of developed India," said Sehrawat.
16:16 (IST) Feb 20
"We have a cabinet meeting today. We will continuously work towards the mission of Viksit Delhi," says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.
15:50 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta formally assumes the office at the secretariat.
15:04 (IST) Feb 20
I congratulate Rekha Gupta and her cabinet for taking oath today... I hope Delhi will move towards progress under her leadership. Today, we had lunch with PM Modi, and we discussed things regarding winning Bihar (assembly elections).
Uttar Pradesh deputy CM KP Maurya
14:53 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta will commence her official duties with a series of key engagements
At 3:00pm, she will visit the Delhi Secretariat to formally assume office. Later in the day, at 5:00 PM, she will visit the Vasudev Ghat, Yamuna Bazaar. In the evening, at 7:00 PM, she will hold her first cabinet meeting at the Delhi Secretariat.
13:39 (IST) Feb 20
PM Narendra Modi congratulates Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
13:31 (IST) Feb 20
Rekha Gupta, BJP MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi on Thursday, marking the beginning of a new government in the capital under the BJP rule after 27 years. She took the oath of office alongside six BJP MLAs who have been appointed as cabinet ministers.
13:18 (IST) Feb 20
'Thank you Delhi,' says Rekha Gupta as she takes over as Delhi's 4th Woman CM
With Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rekha Gupta being sworn in as Delhi CM on Thursday thanked the people of the national capital for putting faith in her.
"Thank you Delhi," she told ANI today.
Earlier, she also expressed her gratitude to the party for choosing her as the CM "I thank BJP, and I am grateful for the blessings of all of you," she said.
Multiple party leaders also praised the Delhi CM, talking about how the national capital will be developed now.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj told reporters, "There will be a lot of development in Delhi after BJP leader Rekha Gupta takes oath as the CM of Delhi. She will write a new chapter of development under the leadership of PM Modi...It is a very emotional day and my mother, Sushma Swaraj is surely blessing Rekha Gupta."
Union Minister Anupriya Patel also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a woman the opportunity to govern Delhi.
"Thank you Delhi," she told ANI today.
Earlier, she also expressed her gratitude to the party for choosing her as the CM "I thank BJP, and I am grateful for the blessings of all of you," she said.
Multiple party leaders also praised the Delhi CM, talking about how the national capital will be developed now.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj told reporters, "There will be a lot of development in Delhi after BJP leader Rekha Gupta takes oath as the CM of Delhi. She will write a new chapter of development under the leadership of PM Modi...It is a very emotional day and my mother, Sushma Swaraj is surely blessing Rekha Gupta."
Union Minister Anupriya Patel also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a woman the opportunity to govern Delhi.
12:58 (IST) Feb 20
First-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, Rekha Gupta, on Thursday sworn in as chief minister of Delhi at Ramlila Maidan. The oath-taking ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Cabinet colleagues and chief ministers of National Democratic Alliance-governed states, among others.
Along with Gupta, leaders including Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Kumar Singh also took oath as ministers.
Along with Gupta, leaders including Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Kumar Singh also took oath as ministers.
12:47 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Swearing-in Ceremony Live: BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh takes oath as minister in CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt
BJP leader Parvesh Sahib Singh was sworn in as a minister in the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government. The son of former Delhi chief minister Sahib Singh Verma, Parvesh secured a notable victory against former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency.
12:44 (IST) Feb 20
Ravinder Indraj takes oath as Delhi minister at grand ceremony in Ramlila Ground
Ravinder Indraj Singh is an MLA from Delhi's Bawana constituency.
12:39 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi New CM Oath Live: Former AAP member turned BJP leader Kapil Mishra was sworn in as a minister in the Delhi cabinet
BJP leader Kapil Mishra, a former AAP member, is now a minister in the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi cabinet. He secured victory in the Karawal Nagar constituency in the Delhi assembly elections held on February 5.
12:32 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi New CM Live: LG VK Saxena administers Rekha Gupta's oath of office
BJP's first-time MLA Rekha Gupta takes oath as the chief minister of Delhi. Lt Governor VK Saxena administers her oath of office.
With this, Delhi gets its fourth woman CM, after BJP's Sushma Swaraj, Congress' Sheila Dikshit, and AAP's Atishi.
With this, Delhi gets its fourth woman CM, after BJP's Sushma Swaraj, Congress' Sheila Dikshit, and AAP's Atishi.
12:29 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Swearing-in Ceremony Live: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Chandrababu Naidu, among top NDA leaders present at oath ceremony
12:28 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Swearing-in Ceremony Live: BJP's Parvesh Verma takes oath as Delhi minister
12:28 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi New CM Live: Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi CM, bringing BJP back to power after 26 years
Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from the BJP, was sworn in as Delhi CM, with Lt Governor VK Saxena administering the oath of office. Her appointment makes her the fourth woman to hold the position in Delhi, following BJP's Sushma Swaraj, Congress' Sheila Dikshit, and AAP's Atishi.
Born in 1974 in Nandgarh village in Haryana's Jind district, Gupta moved to Delhi with her family in 1976 when her father joined the State Bank of India. She pursued her education at Daulat Ram College, where she became involved with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. In 1996, she was elected as the president of the Delhi University Students' Union, making her the first DUSU office bearer to become Chief Minister of Delhi.
Born in 1974 in Nandgarh village in Haryana's Jind district, Gupta moved to Delhi with her family in 1976 when her father joined the State Bank of India. She pursued her education at Daulat Ram College, where she became involved with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. In 1996, she was elected as the president of the Delhi University Students' Union, making her the first DUSU office bearer to become Chief Minister of Delhi.
12:24 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Oath Ceremony Live: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal attends Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony
12:21 (IST) Feb 20
Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi CM shortly; Top NDA leaders present
12:12 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Swearing-in Ceremony Live: Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh arrive at Ramlila Maidan
Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda welcomed Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta as they arrived at Ramlila Maidan for her oath ceremony. Defence minister Rajnath Singh also took the stage upon reaching the venue to attend the swearing-in of Rekha Gupta as Delhi's new chief minister.
12:07 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Swearing-in Ceremony Live: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan arrives
12:06 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Swearing-in Ceremony Live: Political heavyweights start reaching Ramlila Maidan
Defence minister Rajnath Singh, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Maharashtra Dy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders take the stage as they reach for the swearing-in ceremony for Delhi CM designate Rekha Gupta
12:02 (IST) Feb 20
'Rekha Gupta would take Delhi to new heights of development': BJP leaders repose faith in Delhi CM designate
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi chief minister Designate and BJP leader Rekha Gupta, BJP MLAs expressed confidence that she would take Delhi to new heights of development and carry forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision. BJP leader Alka Singh Gurjar said that she would take Delhi to new heights of development.
Alka Singh Gurjar said, "Rekha Gupta has been a dedicated worker. Joining in the guarantee of PM Modi to fulfil the pledges for Delhi, she will take Delhi to new heights of development."
BJP MLA Sanjay Goel said that they were very happy with the choice of Rekha Gupta as CM, "All of us will take PM Modi's vision forward. We will make a 'Viksit Delhi'. The way the previous government has looted the state, we will work on all the issues that have been neglected."
Alka Singh Gurjar said, "Rekha Gupta has been a dedicated worker. Joining in the guarantee of PM Modi to fulfil the pledges for Delhi, she will take Delhi to new heights of development."
BJP MLA Sanjay Goel said that they were very happy with the choice of Rekha Gupta as CM, "All of us will take PM Modi's vision forward. We will make a 'Viksit Delhi'. The way the previous government has looted the state, we will work on all the issues that have been neglected."
11:55 (IST) Feb 20
'AAP-da se mukti': Ramesh Bidhuri
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri said, "AAP-da se mukti...The development of the country under PM Narendra Modi will now be seen in Delhi too."
11:53 (IST) Feb 20
"It is a matter of happiness that our Ladli Behna (Rekha Gupta) is going to become the chief minister of Delhi...Delhi will become 'Viksit Delhi'.
Eknath Shinde
11:32 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Swearing-in Ceremony Live: Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta arrives at Ramlila Maidan
11:15 (IST) Feb 20
BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Delhi CM oath taking ceremony
At the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi CM Designate Rekha Gupta, BJP MP Ravi Kishan said, "PM Modi has sent a message to the entire world (by electing BJP leader Rekha Gupta as Delhi CM), and he always talks of empowering women...Today is a day of celebrations today...I congratulate everyone and the world will see the development of Delhi..."
11:05 (IST) Feb 20
A very good message has been given to Delhi (by electing BJP leader Rekha Gupta as the Delhi CM) as BJP has always talked about the participation of women...We will ensure good governance in Delhi.
BJP leader Ravinder Indraj Singh
10:54 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi New CM Live: 'Arvind Kejriwal will have to spend most of his time in jail,' says BJP's minister pick Sirsa
BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who will take oath as Delhi minister today said, "I am grateful to the top leadership of the party for giving me the opportunity to be part of the team that will implement PM Modi's vision... Delhi will get clean water, clean air... We will take action against those who commit corruption and Arvind Kejriwal will have to spend most of his time in jail."
10:36 (IST) Feb 20
This a matter of joy... that Rekha Gupta was chosen as the CM yesterday... BJP's dream of Delhi's development will be completed under the leadership of Rekha Gupta.
BJP MLA Gajendra Yadav
10:23 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Swearing-in Ceremony Live: Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta shows a victory sign as she leaves from residence
10:17 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta on 'Sheesh Mahal'
On asking if she will stay in the 'Sheesh Mahal' after the oath ceremony, Delhi CM designate Rekha Gupta says, "Nahi, Nahi."
10:16 (IST) Feb 20
I am thankful to the party for giving me the responsibility of Speaker of Delhi Assembly. I will fulfill my responsibility… I hope we will have healthy discussions in the House.
Vijender Gupta
10:14 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi chief minister-designate Rekha Gupta on Thursday said she would not stay in the official CM residence, often referred to by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as "Sheesh Mahal," and said "Anyone who has been corrupt will have to account for every rupee."
When asked by a reporter whether she would stay in Sheesh Mahal, Gupta dismissed the idea, responding with a firm, "Nahi, nahi."
When asked by a reporter whether she would stay in Sheesh Mahal, Gupta dismissed the idea, responding with a firm, "Nahi, nahi."
10:12 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Swearing-in Ceremony Live: 'Our priority is to clean Delhi, Yamuna river,' says Majinder Singh Sirsa
BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who will take oath as Delhi minister today said, "I thank PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda for giving me the opportunity to work as a cabinet minister and work for the development of Delhi...PM Modi has returned the rights (of the Sikh community) after 12 years, because the previous government had abolished the post of Sikh cabinet minister and did injustice to the Sikh community...Our priority is to clean Delhi, Yamuna river."
10:02 (IST) Feb 20
We are happy that the BJP government is formed. What is even more important is that we have a woman CM. This is an example of women empowerment.
BJP MLA Karnail Singh
09:56 (IST) Feb 20
'Together, will implement PM's vision for Delhi': Kapil Mishra ahead of BJP's govt swearing-in ceremony
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bharatiya Janata Party government in the national capital, BJP MLA Kapil Mishra said that together they will implement the Prime Minister's vision for Delhi.
Kapil Mishra, who will also take oath as minister in the Delhi government by chief minister designate Rekha Gupta, visited the Jhandewalan Temple today.
"It is a historic day. Under the leadership of Rekha Ji, a new BJP government is being formed, and together, we will implement the Prime Minister's vision for Delhi. I have not come here (to the temple) to ask for anything; I am here to express gratitude," he said.
Mishra also mentioned that AAP Chef Arvind Kejriwal had "cheated" the people, and the people have punished him through the mandate.
Kapil Mishra, who will also take oath as minister in the Delhi government by chief minister designate Rekha Gupta, visited the Jhandewalan Temple today.
"It is a historic day. Under the leadership of Rekha Ji, a new BJP government is being formed, and together, we will implement the Prime Minister's vision for Delhi. I have not come here (to the temple) to ask for anything; I am here to express gratitude," he said.
Mishra also mentioned that AAP Chef Arvind Kejriwal had "cheated" the people, and the people have punished him through the mandate.
09:38 (IST) Feb 20
Delhi CM Swearing-in Ceremony Live: Vijender Gupta to be Delhi assembly Speaker
Vijender Gupta likely to be the Delhi Assembly Speaker, Mohan Singh Bisht likely to be the Deputy Speaker: Sources
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Delhi CM Oath Ceremony Live Updates: First-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, Rekha Gupta, was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi on Thursday at Ramlila Maidan. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Cabinet colleagues, and chief ministers of National Democratic Alliance-governed states, among others.
Alongside Gupta, Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh also took oath as ministers. Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena administered the oath of office to Gupta and her council of ministers.
The BJP ended 11 days of suspense on Wednesday by announcing Gupta as its choice for the top post after returning to power in Delhi for the first time in over 26 years, ending the 10-year rule of the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP.
At 50, Rekha Gupta becomes the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi, following Sushma Swaraj (BJP), Sheila Dikshit (Congress), and Atishi (AAP). She is also the fourth BJP leader to serve as Chief Minister of Delhi, succeeding Madan Lal Khurana, Sahib Singh Verma, and Sushma Swaraj.
Alongside Gupta, Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh also took oath as ministers. Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena administered the oath of office to Gupta and her council of ministers.
The BJP ended 11 days of suspense on Wednesday by announcing Gupta as its choice for the top post after returning to power in Delhi for the first time in over 26 years, ending the 10-year rule of the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP.
At 50, Rekha Gupta becomes the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi, following Sushma Swaraj (BJP), Sheila Dikshit (Congress), and Atishi (AAP). She is also the fourth BJP leader to serve as Chief Minister of Delhi, succeeding Madan Lal Khurana, Sahib Singh Verma, and Sushma Swaraj.
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