Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi's 4th woman CM at mega swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan

BJP's Rekha Gupta is a first-time legislator, and won the Shalimar Bagh assembly seat.

Updated on: Feb 20, 2025, 12:25:12 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rekha Gupta was sworn in as chief minister of Delhi on Thursday, with the saffron party holding a glittering ceremony at the iconic Ramila Maidan to celebrate the formation of its first government in Delhi in nearly three decades.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Oath Taking LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on stage to attend Rekha Gupta's swearing-in as Delhi CM and greeted the NDA leaders and ministers present. (BJP/YouTube)

Click here for live updates

Top BJP leaders, including prime minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, health minister and party president Jagat Prakash Nadda, chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of BJP-led states, and top leaders from BJP allies in the party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) attended the swearing in ceremony of Rekha Gupta.

Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath of office to Gupta, a first-time legislator who won the Capital's Shalimar Bagh seat.

Also Read | ‘5 targets in 100 days’: BJP's Delhi chief minister-pick Rekha Gupta's plan of action

Besides the chief minister, six BJP MLAs took oath as cabinet ministers: ‘Giant killer' Parvesh Verma, who defeated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal; ex-AAP member Kapil Mishra, along with Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Pankaj Kumar Singh, and Ravinder Indraj Singh.

Also Read | Rekha Gupta oath: Who are the 6 Delhi cabinet ministers set to be sworn in today?

Rekha Gupta's elevation makes her Delhi's fourth woman chief minister, with AAP's Atishi being her predecessor. BJP's Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit of the Congress also held the coveted post.

Currently, West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee is the only other female CM in the country.

In the February 5 assembly election, the BJP won 48 seats in the 70-member assembly, while the AAP won 22 seats, down from 62 in 2020 and 67 in 2015.

Also Read | Rekha Gupta's promise to Delhi women: ‘Will get ₹2,500 monthly aid by March 8'

On the other hand, the Congress drew a blank for the third consecutive assembly poll in the Union territory.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.