In a major political development, Vijender Gupta, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been elected as the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on February 20, 2025. This election is significant for both the BJP and the legislative history of Delhi, as Gupta takes on this role in the very House where he was once expelled for being a strong opposition voice.
How Did Vijender Gupta’s Journey Lead to the Speaker’s Chair?
Vijender Gupta’s political career spans over two decades, beginning as a municipal councillor in Delhi. He represented Rohini for three consecutive terms before stepping into the state legislative arena. His rise within the BJP ranks saw him take on the role of Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly from 2015 to 2020, during the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s tenure.
His journey to becoming Speaker holds historical importance. In 2015, Gupta was forcibly removed from the Assembly by marshals while protesting the government’s delay in acting on the Fourth Delhi Finance Commission’s recommendations. That incident highlighted the deep political divide between the BJP and AAP. Fast forward to 2025, and he now leads the House from which he was once expelled, signifying a remarkable turnaround in his political career.
