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Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: BJP MLA elect Kailash Gahlot said it is just a matter of few minutes for the suspense to end.

On reaching the BJP office for the key meet, Kailash Gahlot said, "It is just a matter of a few minutes now. After a very long time, Delhi will get a CM for a double-engine government...the development that was stopped will start again."

Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: After arriving for the legislative party meeting at the party office, BJP MLA elect Shikha Rai said, "The party knows how to make the best decision. All of us together will work as a team for Delhi."

Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: Amid suspense over Delhi chief minister, party leader Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, on his arrival for key legislative party meeting, said, "You will get all the information in the next one hour."

Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: Delhi BJP MLA Parvesh Verma, a frontrunner in the CM race, has left for party office to attend legislative party meeting to elect the next Delhi chief minister

Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: BJP leader an MLA Vijender Gupta has reached the t Delhi BJP office for legislative party meeting to elect next chief minister of Delhi.

Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: Delhi's wait for its new chief minister after the assembly election will end on Wednesday, when the Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party is slated to choose the Leader of the House, even as preparations for the February 20 oath-taking ceremony are in full swing at the historic Ramlila Ground in the national capital. Click here to know more on major challenges for Delhi's new government

Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva today said that the two central observers appointed for appointing the Leader of Delhi Legislature Party will announce the chief minister name around 7 pm today.

The BJP appointed two central observers for the finalisation of the name for the Delhi chief minister. OP Dhankar and Ravi Shankar Prasad are the central observers and will attend the Delhi BJP Legislative Party meeting, post which an announcement on the CM face will be made.

Virendra Sachdeva welcomed the appointment of former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and OP Dhankar as central observers for the election of the BJP Legislative Party leader.

"At 7 pm today, the party's two central observers (for electing the Leader of Delhi Legislature Party) will come, and they will announce the name of the CM..." "The PM, CMs of some states, the party's central leadership, auto-rickshaw drivers, labourers and a few known people from civil society will attend the oath ceremony tomorrow," he said.

Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: BJP leaders and party's central observers for electing leader of Delhi legislature party, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankar, have departed for Delhi BJP office.

Delhi new CM Announcement LIVE: The BJP is considering multiple names for the chief minister's post, with Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma emerging as a strong contender. Verma, who defeated Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency, has been a prominent figure in the party. The son of former Delhi chief minister Sahib Singh Verma, he began his political journey with the BJP and was first elected to the Delhi Legislative Assembly in 2013. He later transitioned to national politics, winning the West Delhi Lok Sabha seat in 2014 and 2019. In 2025, he returned to state politics, securing a significant victory over AAP chief Kejriwal by 4,089 votes.

Delhi new CM Announcement LIVE: BJP members started celebrations ahead of the BJP legislative party meeting, where the party is set to decide its chief ministerial candidate for Delhi. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday evening, will bring together newly elected MLAs to elect their leader, who will take oath as the next chief minister.

Delhi new CM Announcement LIVE: Over 5,000 police personnel, along with paramilitary forces, will be deployed in and around Ramlila Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Delhi chief minister. Authorities have identified more than 2,500 key locations where security presence will be intensified.

The Delhi Police has been preparing for the event for the past two days, with officials highlighting the challenges of managing traffic and parking due to the high volume of vehicles expected. Delhi Commissioner of Police Sanjay Arora visited the venue in the morning to personally review the arrangements. Officials expressed confidence in handling the event smoothly.

Delhi new CM Announcement LIVE: More than 25,000 security personnel will be deployed across central, north, and New Delhi for the swearing-in of the new chief minister at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. The ceremony, scheduled for around 12 pm, will be held at the historic venue in the heart of the capital. Top BJP leaders, including chief ministers from party-ruled states, are expected to attend.

Delhi new CM Announcement LIVE: BJP national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam said the decision on Delhi’s next chief minister would be taken after discussions among MLAs and approval from the party’s parliamentary board. “This is a suspense. The MLAs will discuss, and the decision of the legislative party will be approved by the parliamentary board,” he said in response to a query ahead of the BJP legislative party meeting.

Delhi new CM Announcement LIVE: Delhi will get its new chief minister on Wednesday as the BJP Legislature Party meets to elect its Leader of the House, while preparations for the February 20 swearing-in ceremony continue at the historic Ramlila Ground.

Party leaders said the chief minister and the entire Cabinet will take oath at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers, and other dignitaries.

A large crowd is expected, with around 40 celebrities invited, sources said. The ceremony is now scheduled for noon, instead of 4.30 pm as initially planned.

BJP MP Yogender Chandolia said preparations at the Ramlila Ground are in full swing.

Delhi new CM Announcement LIVE: Special commissioner of police (law and order) Ravindra Yadav spoke about security arrangements for the Delhi chief minister's swearing-in ceremony:

“The CM’s oath-taking ceremony is set for tomorrow, with many VIPs and a large crowd expected. We have been preparing for two days, focusing on traffic arrangements due to the high number of vehicles requiring parking. This morning, our commissioner personally reviewed the preparations. We are hopeful of managing the event smoothly.”

Delhi new CM Announcement LIVE: Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Delhi chief minister, the city saw extensive traffic arrangements, with advisories issued on Wednesday.

Delhi Traffic Police have put in place elaborate measures to manage traffic flow during the event, DCP Traffic Saurabh Chandra told ANI. "We have issued a traffic advisory on our Twitter and other social media handles, informing the public about diversions in the city," he said.

Meanwhile, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva welcomed the appointment of Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankar as the party’s central observers for electing the leader of the Delhi Legislature Party.

Union minister and BJP national president JP Nadda is also set to attend the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday.

While the BJP is yet to announce its chief ministerial pick for Delhi, speculations are rife that the party might opt for a woman candidate. There are a few potential female CM candidates, including Shalimar Bagh winning candidate Rekha Gupta and Greater Kailash's Shikha Roy.

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Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Wednesday cited the assault of a minor girl in West Delhi and slammed the BJP, asking the party to focus on law and order as "elections are over".

"I want to say to the BJP that elections are over and now it should pay attention to law and order that has collapsed in Delhi," he said at a press conference.

He also alleged that criminals were fearless because they knew the BJP's priorities were just to abuse Arvind Kejriwal and AAP.

According to news agency ANI, Union minister and BJP national president JP Nadda will also attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new chief minister of Delhi and the council of ministers.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed MP Ravi Shankar Prasad and party's national secretary Om Prakash Dhankar as central observers for electing Leader of Delhi BJP legislature party.

Ravindra Singh Yadav, special CP law and order, told news agency ANI, "All arrangements are being made, and everything will be in place tomorrow morning. The oath-taking ceremony is expected to have massive crowds, so we are making foolproof arrangements for security, not only for the common people but also for the VIPs who will be attending the function."

"We have deployed the whole of Central District, which will be assisted by Additional DCPs of other districts. We have around 15 DCP level officers in Law and Order, besides other officers," he added.

RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha said, "They couldn't find one capable candidate in 11 days? Maybe they are finding it difficult to find someone who is capable and also a puppet."

Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: DCP Traffic, Saurabh Chandra said, "The Delhi Traffic Police have made elaborate arrangements for the oath-taking ceremony to be held tomorrow. We have issued a traffic advisory on our Twitter handle and other social media handles. We have issued information about the diversions made in the city."

Ravindra Singh Yadav, Special CP Law & Order, said that the Delhi police is making preparations for the oath ceremony and anticipates “massive crowds.”

“We are making foolproof arrangements for security, not only for the common people but also for the VIPs who will be attending the function. We have deployed the whole of Central District, which will be assisted by Additional DCPs of other districts. We have around 15 DCP level officers in Law and Order, besides other officers,” the officer added.

Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh reviewed preparations for the swearing-in ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan.

“People of Delhi have punished a tyrant ruler for his lies, deceit and fraud. Under the leadership of PM Modi, Delhi will head towards being a world-class capital. Every poor, common people are the biggest VIP and they will be present here to bless PM Narendra Modi and new cabinet. Ceremony is scheduled to be held at 11 am tomorrow,” he said.