Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi’s New Chief Minister

Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, becoming the fourth woman to hold this position after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi. The oath-taking ceremony was administered by Lt Governor VK Saxena at a grand event held at Ramlila Maidan, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several prominent leaders. Gupta, representing the BJP, takes charge amid high expectations to fulfill election promises, including direct financial benefits for women and development initiatives in the capital.

Key Points on Rekha Gupta’s Appointment as Delhi CM

Swearing-in Ceremony at Ramlila Maidan

• Rekha Gupta was administered the oath of office by Lt Governor VK Saxena.
• The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and several other dignitaries.
• BJP leaders from various states, including Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari and Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha, congratulated Gupta.

Cabinet Ministers Take Oath

Alongside the Chief Minister, six cabinet ministers were also sworn in,

1. Parvesh Verma
2. Manjinder Singh Sirsa
3. Ashish Sood
4. Pankaj Singh
5. Kapil Mishra
6. Ravinder Indraj Singh

Political Significance of Gupta’s Appointment

• Rekha Gupta’s election reflects BJP’s push for women’s empowerment in governance.
• Several leaders, including PM Modi and Bihar Deputy CM Sinha, emphasized that this appointment aligns with the BJP’s commitment to gender representation.
• BJP is aiming to enhance its governance in Delhi, a city previously ruled by AAP for over a decade.

Delhi’s Development Agenda Under Rekha Gupta

• ₹2,500 financial assistance for women as per BJP’s election promise.
• Cleaning of the Yamuna River, a major issue in Delhi’s environmental and public health discourse.
• Implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana to provide better healthcare access to Delhi residents.
• Infrastructure and traffic management improvements, with specific measures to decongest roads.

Opposition Reaction and Support for Development

• Outgoing CM Atishi and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal extended their congratulations to Gupta.
• Kejriwal assured support for Delhi’s development while AAP leader Gopal Rai urged the new government to continue the previous administration’s initiatives.