Rekha Gupta, a leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and MLA from Shalimar Bagh, has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, marking the BJP’s return to power after 27 years. The party won a significant majority, securing 44 out of 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections held on February 8, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony is planned for February 20 at Ramlila Maidan, featuring a grand event inspired by the consecration of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
About Rekha Gupta:
- Rekha Gupta will be the new Chief Minister of Delhi.
- She will be succeeding AAP’s Atishi Marlena.
- She won her assembly sheet from Shalimar Bagh.
- Rekha Gupta will be the only woman Chief Minister in BJP-ruled states (Present Ruling States).
- She will be the 4th Female Chief Minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj. Sheila Dixit, Atishi Marlena.
Election Results Overview
- Election Date: February 8, 2025
- Total Seats: 70
- Majority Mark: 36
Final Tally
- BJP: 48 seats
- AAP: 22 seats
- Congress: 0 seats
- BJP’s Vote Share: 45.56%
- AAP’s Vote Share: 43.57%
- Congress’s Vote Share: 6.34%
Date, Time, and Venue of Oath Ceremony
- Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Time: The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM
- Venue: Ramlila Maidan, Delhi
- Expected Attendance: 50,000 people, including political leaders, party workers, and citizens
