Date: February 20, 2025
Rekha Gupta Becomes Delhi’s First-Time MLA CM
BJP Returns to Power in Delhi After 27 Years
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reclaimed power in Delhi by securing a clear majority of 44 out of 70 seats in the recent Assembly elections. While the party’s victory was decisive, the selection of the Chief Minister became a topic of extensive discussion within the BJP leadership. Following prolonged deliberations, the party announced Rekha Gupta as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, marking a historic political shift in the capital.
Rekha Gupta: A First-Time MLA and a Historic Appointment
From Commoner to Chief Minister
Rekha Gupta’s appointment is significant as she is a first-time MLA and the daughter of a former State Bank of India employee. Her rise from a student leader to a political counselor and now the CM showcases her steady political growth within the BJP.
Her appointment also underscores BJP’s strategic move to bring fresh leadership into Delhi politics, breaking away from conventional political expectations.
Parvesh Verma: A Political Veteran in the Deputy CM Role
Defeated Arvind Kejriwal in a Landmark Election
Many political observers had anticipated that Parvesh Verma—who defeated former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi assembly constituency—would be rewarded with the CM position. However, BJP’s decision to appoint him as Deputy CM instead of the top post took many by surprise.
Son of a Former Delhi CM
Parvesh Verma comes from a strong political background, being the son of Sahib Singh Verma, who previously served as Delhi’s Chief Minister. With his proven electoral success and political legacy, he was widely expected to lead the government. However, BJP’s leadership opted for Rekha Gupta as CM while appointing Parvesh as Deputy CM.
BJP’s Strategic Move: A Surprise Decision to Rekha Gupta
The selection of Rekha Gupta as CM over Parvesh Verma signals BJP’s long-term vision for Delhi, emphasizing new leadership, gender representation, and grassroots political growth.
Key takeaways from BJP’s decision:
Empowerment of new political leaders in key positions.
A female CM leading Delhi for a fresh perspective.
A strategic decision to balance party leadership roles.
While Parvesh Verma’s victory over Arvind Kejriwal was a massive achievement. BJP’s leadership believes his experience and political influence will be valuable as the Deputy CM.
Swearing-in Ceremony: A Grand Political Event
Chandrababu Naidu Attends the Ceremony
The stage set for Rekha Gupta’s swearing-in ceremony as Delhi CM. Alongside Parvesh Verma as Deputy CM, in a grand event today.
Among the notable attendees is Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, who has already arrived in Delhi. He is expected to meet Union leaders to discuss Andhra Pradesh’s political and economic prospects while attending the swearing-in event.
With this new political leadership, all eyes are on how Rekha Gupta and Parvesh Verma will shape Delhi’s governance in the coming years.