First-time MLA Rekha Gupta today took oath as the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi, days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returned to power in the national capital after over 26 years, ending the 10-year rule of the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The grand ceremony was held at the iconic Ramlila ground and was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of 20 states, and other senior BJP leaders and workers.
PM Modi said Ms Gupta, 50, has risen from the grassroots and expressed confidence that she will work for the city's development with full vigour.
"My best wishes to her for a fruitful tenure," he posted on X after the ceremony.
Rekha Gupta is the fourth woman chief minister of the capital after Sushma Swaraj (BJP), Sheila Dikshit (Congress) and Atishi (AAP). Besides her, six newly elected MLAs -- Parvesh Verma, Kapil Mishra, Ashish Sood, Pankaj Singh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Ravinder Indraj -- also took oath as members of the new Council of Ministers.
Here Are Live Updates On Delhi Oath Ceremony:
Rekha Gupta To Visit Yamuna Around 5 PM Today
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will commence her official duties with a series of key engagements.
At 3:00 PM, she will visit the Delhi Secretariat to formally assume office.
Later in the day, at around 5:00 PM, she will visit the Vasudev Ghat along the Yamuna river.
At around 7:00 PM, she will hold her first Cabinet meeting at Delhi Secretariat.
"She Took Care Of House And Society": Delhi Chief Minister's Mother-In-Law
The mother-in-law of Delhi's new Chief Minister and first-time MLA Rekha Gupta today said she used to take care of both her house as well as society.
"She took care of the entire Shalimar Bagh for two years. She is habitual of working hard... She will handle it all. We are all so happy," Meera Gupta said, referring to her daughter-in-law's assembly constituency.
Delhi's New Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's Old Social Media Posts Trigger Row
Delhi's new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's old posts on social media in which she took swipes at former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal are being cited by her followers as well as critics since Wednesday evening.
“Not Just Responsibility, But Opportunity To Fulfil Aspirations”: Rekha Gupta After Oath Ceremony
After taking oath as the Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta said that it is "not just a responsibility but an opportunity to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Delhi".
"Adopting the mantra of Prime Minister, 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas', we will empower Delhi through modern infrastructure, excellent healthcare services, excellent education and new employment opportunities," she posted on X in Hindi.
"Your blessings and support are our biggest strength. Together we will build a self-reliant, developed and prosperous Delhi," she added.
मा. प्रधानमंत्री श्री Narendra Modi जी के मार्गदर्शन में 'विकसित दिल्ली' के संकल्प के साथ आज मुख्यमंत्री पद की शपथ ली। यह सिर्फ एक जिम्मेदारी नहीं, बल्कि दिल्लीवासियों की आकांक्षाओं को साकार करने का अवसर है।
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) February 20, 2025
माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी के 'सबका साथ, सबका विकास, सबका विश्वास और सबका… pic.twitter.com/G7pPEJYm0d
Rekha Gupta Takes Oath: A Look At Delhi Chief Minister's Wealth
According to her affidavit submitted to the Election Commission (EC) before the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, Rekha Gupta has declared her total income as Rs 6,92,050 in the financial year 2023-24.
Her moveable assets were worth Rs 1.25 crore, she said in the affidavit filed on January 15. She also had immovable assets worth Rs 2.3 crore.
The 50-year-old politician has loans worth Rs 48.44 lakh.
Her affidavit showed that she owns two residential properties, one of which is co-owned with her husband, Manish Gupta.
She does not own any vehicle and has jewellery worth Rs 18 lakh.
Mr Gupta's income in the financial year 2023-2024 was Rs 97,33,570. His movable assets are worth Rs 1.14 crore and immovable assets are worth Rs 30 lakh.
“Team Beautifully Mixes Vigour And Experience”: PM Modi On Delhi’s New Cabinet
PM Modi also congratulated Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Kumar Singh on taking oath as Ministers in the Delhi Government.
"This team beautifully mixes vigour and experience, and will surely ensure good governance for Delhi. Best wishes to them," he said in a post on X.
Congratulations to Shri Parvesh Sahib Singh Ji, Shri Ashish Sood Ji, Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa Ji, Shri Ravinder Indraj Singh Ji, Shri Kapil Mishra Ji and Shri Pankaj Kumar Singh Ji on taking oath as Ministers in the Delhi Government. This team beautifully mixes vigour and… pic.twitter.com/S7fUjnVeR5
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 20, 2025
AAP's Swati Maliwal Spotted As Rekha Gupta Takes Oath As Chief Minister
AAP MP Swati Maliwal was among the high-profile political figures at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan Thursday as the BJP's Rekha Gupta was sworn in as the new Chief Minister.
“Risen From Grassroots”: PM Modi Wishes Rekha Gupta
PM Modi has congratulated Rekha Gupta on taking oath as Delhi's Chief Minister and said she has risen from the grassroots.
"Being active in campus politics, state organisation, municipal administration and now MLA as well as Chief Minister. I am confident she will work for Delhi's development with full vigour. My best wishes to her for a fruitful tenure," he posted on X.
Congratulations to Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji on taking oath as Delhi's Chief Minister. She has risen from the grassroots, being active in campus politics, state organisation, municipal administration and now MLA as well as Chief Minister. I am confident she will work for Delhi's… pic.twitter.com/GEC9liURd9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 20, 2025
Kapil Mishra, Manjinder Sirsa Among 6 BJP MLAs To Take Oath As Delhi Ministers
Besides Parvesh Verma, BJP MLas Kapil Mishra, Ashish Sood, Pankaj Singh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Ravinder Indraj also took oath as members of the new Council of Ministers.
#WATCH | Along with Delhi's new cabinet, led by CM Rekha Gupta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd at Ramlila Maidan. pic.twitter.com/jiy2AbWjUd
— ANI (@ANI) February 20, 2025
Parvesh Verma Takes Oath As Delhi Minister
BJP's Parvesh Verma has taken oath as the minister in Rekha Gupta-led Delhi Government.
#WATCH | BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh takes oath as minister in CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi Government. pic.twitter.com/0ertQiFXHO
— ANI (@ANI) February 20, 2025
Live Updates: Rekha Gupta Takes Oath As Delhi Chief Minister At Ramlila Ground
PM Modi Arrives To Attend Rekha Gupta's Oath Ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived to attend Rekha Gupta's oath ceremony.
Rekha Gupta Meets Swati Maliwal At Ramlila Ground
Rekha Gupta also met AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal at Ramlila Maidan.
#WATCH | Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal greets Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta as she arrives at Ramlila Maidan to attend her oath ceremony. pic.twitter.com/y6jSJLCaRO
— ANI (@ANI) February 20, 2025
Rekha Gupta Arrives At Ramlila Maidan For Her Oath Ceremony
Delhi Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta has arrived at Ramlila Maidan for her swearing-in ceremony. She met Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Deputy chief ministers of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh at the venue.
#WATCH | Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Deputy CMs of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh at Ramlila Maidan. pic.twitter.com/LHozat3d2N
— ANI (@ANI) February 20, 2025
Thrown Out, Literally, In 2015, BJP's Vijender Gupta Now Delhi Assembly Speaker
Ten years ago the BJP's Vijender Gupta was marshalled (well, thrown, actually) out of the Delhi Assembly amid much fury over allegedly derogatory remarks by a party colleague. Today, he is set to return as the Speaker.
Ravinder Indraj Singh: The BJP MLA Set To Become Delhi Minister
Ravinder Indraj Singh is BJP's Dalit leader. He won the Bawana (SC) seat by more than 31,000 votes.
He has also been an executive member of BJP's Scheduled Caste Morcha.
Pankaj Singh On Rekha Gupta's New Delhi Team
BJP's Pankaj Kumar Singh is a first-time MLA from Vikaspuri.
Pankaj Kumar Singh shows a victory sign as he arrives at the Delhi BJP office in New Delhi after the Assembly election results. Photo Credit: PTI
A Purvanchali leader, Mr Singh is a dentist by profession.
Ashish Sood: The BJP To Be Included In Rekha Gupta's Cabinet
Ashish Sood is a known face in Delhi's Punjabi community. Born on September 2, 1966, Mr Sood, a first-time MLA from Janakpuri, is a senior leader with some hands-on experience in administrative matters gained during BJP's rule in the South Delhi Municipal Corporation.
He has also been the vice president of BJP's Delhi unit.
Ashish Sood with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a poll rally in Delhi on January 31
He is also BJP's in-charge for Goa, and co-in-charge for the party's Jammu and Kashmir unit.
Manjinder Singh Sirsa: The Sikh Face In Rekha Gupta's Team
Manjinder Singh Sirsa is the Sikh face of the BJP. He won the 2025 Delhi assembly elections from Rajouri Garden.
Manjinder Singh Sirsa shows a victory sign after winning the Rajouri Garden seat in the Delhi Assembly Election on February 8. Photo Credit: ANI
A three-time MLA, Mr Sirsa was earlier associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal.
Kapil Mishra: Ex-AAP Firebrand Leader Who Is Part Of Rekha Gupta's Cabinet
Kapil Mishra, a former AAP leader, won the Karawal Nagar constituency on a BJP ticket. Born on November 13, 1980, in Delhi, he is the son of Annapurna Mishra, a former East Delhi mayor, and Rameshwar Mishra, a socialist leader. He completed his education at Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar College.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Kapil Mishra during a public meeting at Karawal Nagar in Delhi on February 1. Photo Credit: ANI
He was appointed Delhi's water resources minister in the Arvind Kejriwal-led government. In 2017, he was sacked from the cabinet and joined the BJP in 2019.
He was also accused of making hate speeches during communal riots in Delhi in 2020.
Parvesh Verma: The BJP MLA On Rekha Gupta's New Delhi Team
Parvesh Verma, a two-time BJP MP, defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi seat. Mr Verma is a prominent Jat face in the national capital.
Born on November 7, 1977, he is the son of former Delhi chief minister Sahib Singh Verma. He graduated from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, and later earned an MBA from the Fore School of Management.
Rekha Gupta offers sweets to Parvesh Verma after she was named the new Chief Minister of Delhi Photo Credit: ANI
Mr Verma is married to Swati Singh, the daughter of former Union Minister and BJP leader from Madhya Pradesh, Vikram Verma. They have three children.
BJP's Vijender Gupta To Be Delhi Assembly Speaker
BJP's MLA from Rohini Vijender Gupta has been nominated as the party's candidate for the post of Delhi Assembly speaker.
Confirming his nomination by the party, Mr Gupta told the news agency PTI, "I will first of all get the CAG reports that were kept pending by the previous AAP government tabled before the House."
"Came To Know When Parvesh Verma...": Rekha Gupta On Chief Minister News
Rekha Gupta, the BJP's pick for Delhi Chief Minister, left her home Wednesday evening, to attend a meeting of the party's newly elected legislators. She entered the meeting as one of the party's 48 MLAs - they were there to select a Chief Minister, members of the cabinet, and a Speaker.
Ms Gupta left the meeting with the top post in her pocket.
This morning, with her oath ceremony in a few hours, a delighted Ms Gupta told NDTV, "When I left home, I did not know that I would become the Chief Minister".
More interestingly, Ms Gupta said 'giant-killer' Parvesh Verma - who defeated Arvind Kejriwal to win the New Delhi seat and who was widely seen as a shoo-in for the top post - had proposed her name.
"Like A Miracle": Delhi Chief Minister-Designate Rekha Gupta's Husband
With Rekha Gupta set to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Delhi this afternoon, her husband, Manish Gupta, expressed his happiness for his wife getting such an opportunity, likening it to a 'miracle.'
Congress' Alka Lamba Shares "Memorable Photo From 1995" With Rekha Gupta
As the stage is set for the swearing-in ceremony of Rekha Gupta as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, a three-decade-old photo of her taking oath at another event is doing the round on social media. The photo, shared on X by Congress leader Alka Lamba, shows the two leaders taking oath together as office bearers of Delhi University Students Union (DUSU).
Ms Lamba, while congratulating Ms Gupta, captioned her photo, "This memorable photo from 1995 - when Rekha Gupta and I took oath together. I won the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) President post from NSUI and Rekha won the General Secratary post from ABVP. Congratulations".
1995 की यह यादगार तस्वीर - जब मैंने और रेखा गुप्ता ने एक साथ शपथ ग्रहण की थी-
— Alka Lamba 🇮🇳 (@LambaAlka) February 19, 2025
मैंने @nsui से दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय छात्र संघ (DUSU) #अध्यक्ष पद पर जीत हासिल की थी और रेखा ने #ABVP से #महासचिव पद पर जीत हासिल की थी- रेखा गुप्ता को बधाई और शुभकामनाएँ.
दिल्ली को चौथी महिला… pic.twitter.com/csM1Rmwu9y
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva At Ramlila Ground Ahead Of Oath Event
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva today visited the Ramlila ground ahead of Rekha Gupta's grand oath-taking ceremony.
दिल्ली के रामलीला मैदान में होने वाले ऐतिहासिक "शपथ ग्रहण समारोह" की तैयारियों की समीक्षा की।
— Virendraa Sachdeva (@Virend_Sachdeva) February 20, 2025
राष्ट्रीय महामंत्री श्री @tarunchughbjp जी एवं दिल्ली संगठन महामंत्री श्री @PavanRanaRSS जी भी मौजूद रहे ! #viksitdelhi pic.twitter.com/pE758kwTCF
Delhi Oath Taking Ceremony: Lieutenant Governor Invites Rekha Gupta To Form New Government
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has invited Rekha Gupta to form the new government after she staked claim for it late Wednesday evening at Raj Niwas.
She will become the 9th Chief Minister of Delhi after the administration of oath by the Lieutenant Governor.
— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) February 19, 2025
Delhi Oath Ceremony: Parvesh Verma, Kapil Mishra To Be In 6-Member Council Of Rekha Gupta
Besides Rekha Gupta, six newly elected MLAs -- Parvesh Verma, Kapil Mishra, Ashish Sood, Pankaj Singh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Ravinder Indraj -- will also take oath as members of the new Council of Ministers.
Rekha Gupta Chosen Leader Of House In Delhi Assembly By BJP
Rekha Gupta was chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly at the BJP legislature party meeting late Wednesday evening. The 50-year-old then met Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena and staked claim to form the government.
Delhi Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Rekha Gupta To Be Sworn In As 4th Woman Chief Minister
First-time MLA Rekha Gupta will shortly take oath as the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi, days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returned to power in the national capital after over 26 years, ending the 10-year rule of the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
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