Delhi CM highlights: LG invites BJP's Rekha Gupta to form government

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta thanked PM Narendra Modi for getting the opportunity to lead the state.

“I would like to thank all, especially PM Modi. He always talks about women-led development and government. I would like to express my gratitude for getting the opportunity to be Delhi CM,” she said.

LG VK Saxena has invited BJP's CM-designate Rekha Gupta to form government in Delhi, PTI reported.

BJP's Satish Upadhyay congratulated Delhi CM designate Rekha Gupta and said that BJP will ‘fulfill commitments’.

"I want to congratulate Rekha Gupta. Delhi has definitely got a capable CM. We will fulfil the commitment made to the people of Delhi," Upadhyay told ANI.

Delhi CM LIVE updates: After being elected as the chief minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to lead the national capital.

“A golden chapter of Delhi towards development is starting. I would like to express my gratitude for getting this opportunity. My priority will be to fulfil the commitments and PM Modi's vision for Delhi,” says Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta.

Delhi CM LIVE updates: BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa reacted to the party’s announcement of Rekha Gupta as Delhi's new Chief Minister, saying, “The BJP last won in Delhi in 1993, and since then, the condition of the city has worsened. Rekha ji has now been given the opportunity to bring about positive change. We thank PM Modi for giving this honour to a mother, a daughter.”

Delhi CM LIVE updates: BJP MLA Rekha Gupta met Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena to stake claim to form government after being named as leader of Delhi BJP legislative party

She will take oath as chief minister of Delhi tomorrow, 20th February.

BJP's Rekha Gupta, as a child, was an active member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Rekha Gupta made her entry into student politics in 1992 as a member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at Daulat Ram College. She was elected the President of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) in 1996. Read full report

Delhi CM LIVE updates: After being elected as the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Party leader, Rekha Gupta expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the party on Wednesday.

In a post on X, Gupta said, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the top leadership for trusting me and entrusting me with the responsibility of the post of Chief Minister. This trust and support of yours has given me new energy and inspiration. I pledge that I will work with full honesty, integrity and dedication for the welfare, empowerment and overall development of every citizen of Delhi. I am fully committed to this important opportunity to take Delhi to new heights.”

Delhi CM LIVE updates: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated Rekha Gupta on being elected as the new chief minister of Delhi, saying the BJP government under her leadership will work day and night to fulfil the expectations of the people of the national capital.

“I extend my hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mrs @gupta_rekha ji on being elected the leader of the BJP legislative party. I have full faith that you will work with dedication in the direction of the resolution taken by Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji to make Delhi one of the top capitals of the world,” Shah posted on X in Hindi.

Delhi CM LIVE updates: As Rekha Gupta was announced as the next chief minister of Delhi, celebrations began at her residence, with party workers and supporters gathering to congratulate her. Sweets were distributed, and slogans were raised in her support as BJP leaders and well-wishers joined in the festivities.

Delhi CM LIVE updates: Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta, along with BJP observers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankar, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, and other party leaders, arrives at Raj Niwas to meet LG Vinai Kumar Saxena and stake claim to form the government.

Delhi CM LIVE updates: AAP leader Gopal Rai reacted to Rekha Gupta's appointment as Delhi's new chief minister, saying, “BJP has announced the CM's name. I congratulate Rekha Gupta for this. Delhi was waiting for its next CM for the last 10 days. We hope BJP will fulfil the promises made to Delhi.”

Delhi CM LIVE updates: Delhi chief minister-designate Rekha Gupta has assured that she will work with honesty, integrity, and dedication for the welfare and overall development of the city. Her statement comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named her as the leader of its legislative party, paving the way for her appointment as the capital’s new chief minister.

Delhi CM LIVE updates: Celebrations erupt in Nand Garh and Dumke, the ancestral village of BJP MLA Rekha Gupta, after her appointment as the new chief minister of Delhi.

Delhi CM LIVE updates: Caretaker chief minister and AAP leader Atishi said, “I congratulate Rekha Gupta for becoming the CM... I hope that the BJP will fulfil all the promises they have made to the people of Delhi... I would like to say from the AAP front that our party is always ready to extend.”

Delhi CM LIVE updates: Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal extended his wishes to Rekha Gupta after she was named the new chief minister. In a post on X , he wrote, “Many congratulations to Rekha Gupta ji on becoming the chief minister of Delhi. I hope she fulfils all the promises made to the people. We will support her in every effort for the development and welfare of Delhi.”

Delhi CM LIVE updates: Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Rekha Gupta on being elected BJP legislative party leader in Delhi, expressing confidence that under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, Delhi will become a developed capital of a developed India.

Delhi CM LIVE updates: After being appointed as the legislative party leader and Delhi chief minister, BJP leader Rekha Gupta said, “I thank my top leadership—PM Modi, party's national president JP Nadda, Virendra Sachdeva, observers Ravi Shankar ji and Dhankar ji—and all party workers who blessed me, as well as the MLAs who supported me. I thank everyone.”

Delhi CM LIVE updates: Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta will be the new chief minister of Delhi, the BJP announced on Wednesday at a meeting where she was chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly.

The party has returned to power in Delhi after over 26 years.

Rekha Gupta is the second woman CM from the BJP and the fourth woman chief minister of the Capital ever after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi.

Delhi CM LIVE updates: BJP MLAs and party leaders congratulated Rekha Gupta as she is set to become the new chief minister of Delhi. The party made the announcement after a meeting at its headquarter in Delhi.

Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mrs Rekha Gupta ji on being elected the leader of the Delhi BJP Legislative Party,” BJP Delhi unit's X post read.

“We have full faith that the state will progress under your leadership,” it read.

Delhi's new CM announcement LIVE: The suspense over Delhi’s new chief minister has ended as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) elected first-time MLA Rekha Gupta to the post.

The decision comes as the party returns to power in the national capital after 27 years, securing 48 seats in the 70-member House. Read full report

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Delhi new CM announcement LIVE: BJP MLA-elect Rekha Gupta has reached the party office to attend legislative party meeting along with other leaders like Vijender Gupta and Parvesh Rana.

The name of the new Delhi chief minister is expected to be announced shortly.