BJP's Vijender Gupta to take on Dikshit
11 years, 4 months ago

BJP's Vijender Gupta to take on Dikshit

India TV News  

New Delhi: Former Delhi BJP president Vijender Gupta will take on Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in the Dec 4 assembly election, the BJP said Wednesday, as it announced the names of 62 candidates, including four of the Akali Dal. Gupta's candidature will make the New Delhi seat a prestigious affair as the third major contestant there is Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal.Dikshit is yet to announce her candidature but it is widely believed that she will pitch for a fourth five-year term -- having ruled Delhi since 1998.The Bharatiya Janata Party announced the names of 58 of its candidatures while allocating four seats with a sizeable number of Sikhs to its long-time ally, the Akali Dal.The BJP, which has been out of power in Delhi for 15 long years, is expected to name its candidates for the remaining eight of the 70 Delhi seats later.The Akali Dal separately announced here and in Punjab that it will field candidates in Kalkaji, Shahdara, Hari Nagar and Rajouri Garden in alliance with the BJP. The candidates were not named.The Akali Dal had contested four seats in Delhi in 2008 too.Releasing its first list, the BJP said its chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan would be fielded from Krishna Nagar in east Delhi from where he has been elected four times.Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi chief minister Saheb Singh Verma, will be the candidate in Mehrauli.Delhi's former tourism minister Surender Rathawal will contest from his traditional Karol Bagh constituency.Among the other prominent candidates are Jagdish Mukhi, Karan Singh Tanwar, Pawan Sharma Aarti Mehra, Dharamdev Solanki, Ramesh Bidhuri and Ram Veer Bidhuri.

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Hariharan elected Delhi bar chief; 4 women in exec panel
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Hariharan elected Delhi bar chief; 4 women in exec panel

Hindustan Times  

Senior advocate N Hariharan, 63, was elected as the president of the Delhi High Court Bar Association as results of the March 21 elections were announced on Sunday. Hariharan elected Delhi bar chief; 4 women in exec panel Hariharan, who replaces senior advocate Mohit Mathur, secured 2,967 votes, defeating senior advocate Kirti Uppal by a margin of only 87 votes. …

AAP leadership revamp: Saurabh Bharadwaj named party's Delhi chief, Sisodia to lead Punjab unit
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AAP leadership revamp: Saurabh Bharadwaj named party's Delhi chief, Sisodia to lead Punjab unit

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: After losing its home turf Delhi in the Assembly elections held last month, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday announced a major organisational rejig by appointing former minister Saurabh Bharadwaj as the new president of its Delhi unit and senior leader Manish Sisodia as its in-charge for Punjab. While Bharadwaj replaces Gopal Rai, Sisodia takes charge of Punjab, …

Saurabh Bharadwaj is AAP's new Delhi convenor, Manish Sisodia gets Punjab task
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Saurabh Bharadwaj is AAP's new Delhi convenor, Manish Sisodia gets Punjab task

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has rejigged the party leadership, appointing Saurabh Bharadwaj as the new convenor of the party's Delhi unit. The former Delhi Chief Minister's ex-deputy Manish Sisodia has been appointed as Punjab incharge, while Satyendar Jain will be his co-incharge. The Punjab Police also detained key protest leaders, including fasting activist Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Kisan …

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed
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Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Five nominees of the ruling Mahayuti alliance are expected to be elected unopposed to the legislative council as no opposition party has fielded candidates for any of the seats. Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed The five seats fell vacant after members from the ruling alliance – three from the BJP and one each from …

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each
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1 week, 1 day ago

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated three members for the legislative council by-election slated on March 27. It allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena, are expected to field one candidate each by Monday, the last day for filing nominations for five legislative council seats. BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; …

BJP Wins Ambala Mayor Post, Leads In Eight Haryana Civic Bodies
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BJP Wins Ambala Mayor Post, Leads In Eight Haryana Civic Bodies

ABP News  

Chandigarh: The mayoral candidate of the BJP won the Ambala municipal corporation and its nominees were leading in eight other civic bodies in Haryana, as the counting of votes for the recently held elections went underway on Wednesday. Elections for the posts of mayor and ward members in the municipal corporations of Manesar, Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, Yamunanagar, Panipat, …

Anita Katyal | Kejriwal missing, Atishi holds fort; ‘ghost’ voters on WB electoral rolls
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Anita Katyal | Kejriwal missing, Atishi holds fort; ‘ghost’ voters on WB electoral rolls

Deccan Chronicle  

Ever since his dramatic arrival on the capital’s political scene in 2012 following an anti-corruption campaign, former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal never lost an opportunity to use the media to his advantage. It would have been expected that a combative Mr Kejriwal would come out all guns blazing after the CAG’s audit report …

Delhi to roll out Rs 2,500 scheme for women on March 8? Here's what BJP said
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Delhi to roll out Rs 2,500 scheme for women on March 8? Here's what BJP said

India Today  

The much-anticipated rollout of the Rs 2,500 financial aid for women in Delhi is expected to be announced on March 8, International Women's Day, sources told India Today TV. The scheme to provide Rs 2,500 in financial assistance to Delhi women was announced by the BJP during its poll campaign ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections as a counter to …

On last day of campaign, BJP hosts ‘Jansabhas’ in 36 wards
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On last day of campaign, BJP hosts ‘Jansabhas’ in 36 wards

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: With just one more day to go before the municipal elections are held across Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday held ‘Jansabhas’ in all 36 wards in Gurugram. Senior BJP leaders, including Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Kiran Choudhary, joined local candidates in multiple constituencies, urging voters to support the party’s vision for a …

Vijender Gupta Elected As Delhi Assembly Speaker
1 month ago

Vijender Gupta Elected As Delhi Assembly Speaker

ABP News  

BJP leader Vijender Gupta has been elected as the Speaker of the 70-member Delhi Assembly. The first session of the newly constituted Delhi Assembly began today, marking the BJP's return to power after 26 years. In the 2025 Delhi elections, Gupta defeated AAP candidate Pradeep Mittal and Congress candidate Sumesh Gupta in the Rohini seat in the 2025 Elections. Meanwhile, …

Atishi Named Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly
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1 month ago

Atishi Named Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Delhi chief minister and MLA from Kalkaji constituency Atishi was chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly at a meeting of AAP MLAs here on Sunday.AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal was also part of the meeting of the party's 22 MLAs. In a press conference, AAP's Delhi unit convenor Gopal Rai said by consensus all …

Breaking News: BJP Gears Up for First Delhi Assembly Session Under CM Rekha Gupta | ABP NEWS
1 month ago

Breaking News: BJP Gears Up for First Delhi Assembly Session Under CM Rekha Gupta | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

In Delhi, the political landscape is heating up as the new government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, prepares for the upcoming legislative session. Starting on February 24, the Delhi Assembly will hold its first session since the BJP took power, with the Aam Aadmi Party now in the opposition. Ahead of the session, the BJP is holding a crucial …

Punjabi actress Sonia Mann joins AAP in presence of Arvind Kejriwal
1 month ago

Punjabi actress Sonia Mann joins AAP in presence of Arvind Kejriwal

India TV News  

Punjabi actress Sonia Mann joins AAP in presence of Arvind Kejriwal Sonia Mann joins AAP: Sonia Mann is a Punjabi actress who has appeared in various films in multiple languages and has collaborated with famous singers. Sonia Mann joins AAP: Punjabi actress and daughter of Kirti Kisan Union leader Baldev Singh, Sonia Mann, joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday …

Atishi appointed Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, 1st woman to hold post
1 month ago

Atishi appointed Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, 1st woman to hold post

India Today  

Former Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi was on Sunday chosen by party MLAs to become the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. Atishi's elevation as the Leader of Opposition is significant given the fact that top AAP leaders, including Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Saurabh Bharadwaj lost from their respective seats in the recently-held election. Atishi thanked Kejriwal and …

Atishi seeks appointment to meet Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to discuss issue of women's monthly aid
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1 month ago

Atishi seeks appointment to meet Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to discuss issue of women's monthly aid

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi has sought a meeting of AAP MLAs with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to discuss the ₹2,500 monthly aid to women promised by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party earlier during the Assembly poll campaign. In a letter to Ms. Gupta on Saturday, Atishi questioned why a scheme on the financial aid to women was not …

After 'broken promises' charge, Atishi seeks AAP MLAs' meeting with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
1 month ago

After 'broken promises' charge, Atishi seeks AAP MLAs' meeting with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Hindustan Times  

Amid the tiff over Bharatiya Janata Party's allegedly "broken promises", Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Saturday sought a meeting of her party MLAs with Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta to discuss the ₹2,500 monthly aid to women that the ruling party had promised in its election manifesto. In a letter to Rekha Gupta, Atishi asked why the financial aid …

Once marshalled out, Vijender Gupta returns to set House in order
1 month ago

Once marshalled out, Vijender Gupta returns to set House in order

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Fate comes full circle for BJP’s Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta. Once marshalled out of the Delhi Assembly by the Speaker during the AAP regime, Gupta will now wield the baton as the new Speaker. Ten years ago, erstwhile Speaker Ram Niwas Goel ordered him removed from the floor of the House amid an uproar over alleged derogatory remarks …

Delhi cabinet minister's portfolio announced. Here's who got what
1 month ago

Delhi cabinet minister's portfolio announced. Here's who got what

Hindustan Times  

The portfolio for cabinet minister in the chief minister Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government were announced on Thursday evening, hours after the election MLAs took oath at the iconic Ramlila Maidan. Parvesh Verma – PWD, Legislative Affairs, I&FC, Water, Gurudwara Elections Ashish Sood- Home, Power, UD, Education, Higher Education, Training & Technical Education Manjinder Singh Sirsa- Food & Supplies, Forest & …

Read about the political journey of Delhi’s fourth woman CM Rekha Gupta
1 month ago

Read about the political journey of Delhi’s fourth woman CM Rekha Gupta

Op India  

Over 10 days after BJP won the Delhi assembly elections defeating Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP, first-time MLA Rekha Gupta was picked by the party as the next chief minister of Delhi. Along with the CM, BJP MLAs Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Singh were also administered the oath of office …

Vijender Gupta appointed speaker: Once dragged out, now in charge of Delhi Assembly – BJP leader’s comeback moment
1 month ago

Vijender Gupta appointed speaker: Once dragged out, now in charge of Delhi Assembly – BJP leader’s comeback moment

Live Mint  

Delhi Assembly Speaker: The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Vijender Gupta, an MLA from Rohini, as the new speaker of the Delhi Assembly. Vijender Gupta won the 2025 assembly election from Rohini with a margin of more than 37 thousand votes, beating AAP's Pradeep Mittal. Gupta won the Delhi Assembly Elections from Rohini in 2015 and 2020, the two elections …

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister
1 month ago

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rekha Gupta was on Thursdaay sworn-in as Delhi Chief Minister in a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan.Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath of office to Rekha Gupta and her council of ministers in the ceremony.Six other ministers, including Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar …

BJP aims for 'Viksit Delhi' as Rekha Gupta takes oath as CM
1 month ago

BJP aims for 'Viksit Delhi' as Rekha Gupta takes oath as CM

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Delhi Chief Minister designate Rekha Gupta's swearing-in ceremony, Bharatiya Janata Party Minister-designate Ashish Sood reiterated the party's aim of making a 'Viksit Delhi' with a BJP government at the helm in the national capital. Ashish Sood, the minister-designate for the Bharatiya Janata Party, reaffirmed the party's goal of creating a "Viksit Delhi" in the nation's capital with a …

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi CM: Decoding BJP’s strategy of backing ‘dark horses’
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Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi CM: Decoding BJP’s strategy of backing ‘dark horses’

Live Mint  

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi CM: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has joined the growing league of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, who were considered dark horses before being given key government positions. Delhi's last BJP chief minister before Rekha Gupta was also a woman – late Sushma Swaraj. Rekha Gupta's swearing-in today as Delhi CM marks the end of the …

Rekha Gupta takes charge as ninth Chief Minister of Delhi
1 month ago

Rekha Gupta takes charge as ninth Chief Minister of Delhi

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party’s MLA Rekha Gupta took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of Delhi at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. Follow Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony | Updates The Cabinet comprises Parvesh Sahib Singh, who will handle the Public Welfare Department and Water; Ashish Sood, who will take charge of the Home, Power, Education and Urban Development portfolios; Manjinder Singh …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party 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 …

Vijender Gupta, former BJP Delhi chief, set to become new assembly Speaker
1 month ago

Vijender Gupta, former BJP Delhi chief, set to become new assembly Speaker

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday picked Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta, a former head of its Delhi unit, as its candidate for the post of Delhi assembly Speaker. BJP leader Vijender Gupta celebrates after winning in the Delhi assembly poll Confirming his nomination, the senior leader told news agency PTI, “I will first of all get the CAG reports that …

Will new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stay in Kejriwal’s ’Sheesh Mahal’? Her answer
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1 month ago

Will new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stay in Kejriwal’s ’Sheesh Mahal’? Her answer

Live Mint  

On asking if she would stay in the 'Sheesh Mahal' after the oath ceremony, Delhi Chief Minister designate Rekha Gupta said, “Nahi, Nahi…” Nahi, Nahi. Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta and her Council of Ministers will take the oath at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday afternoon, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, marking the BJP's return to power in Delhi after …

Vijender Gupta to be Delhi assembly Speaker
1 month ago

Vijender Gupta to be Delhi assembly Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijender Gupta is likely to be appointed as Speaker of the Delhi Assembly while Mohan Singh Bisht is likely to be the deputy speaker, according to sources. Gupta has been the president of Delhi BJP too, along with a Delhi Development Authority member, and a former chairman of MCD’s standing committee.Meanwhile, BJP’s Mohan Singh …

Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi's 4th woman CM at mega swearing-in ceremony today; 50,000 people to attend: 10 updates
1 month ago

Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi's 4th woman CM at mega swearing-in ceremony today; 50,000 people to attend: 10 updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi CM oath ceremony: Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA, will take oath as the new chief minister of Delhi on Thursday at a grand swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Ground on Thursday, February 20. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} Rekha Gupta, 50, was chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi …

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta warns ahead of oath-taking: ‘Anyone who has been corrupt...’
1 month ago

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta warns ahead of oath-taking: ‘Anyone who has been corrupt...’

Live Mint  

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta has pledged to hold corrupt individuals accountable as she prepares to take the oath of office today, February 20. Anyone who has been corrupt will have to give an account of each and every rupee.” When asked if would stay in the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ after the oath ceremony, Delhi CM designate said, “Nahi, Nahi.” Who are …

Women in Delhi to get Rs 2,500 monthly aid by March 8: CM-designate Rekha Gupta
1 month ago

Women in Delhi to get Rs 2,500 monthly aid by March 8: CM-designate Rekha Gupta

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta on Thursday assured that the BJP government would fulfill its poll promise on providing Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to women.The first installment of the monthly support would be credited to their accounts by March 8, Gupta said.Ahead of the polls, the BJP's manifesto aimed to outdo the Aam Aadmi Party's announcement of Rs 2,100 …

Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi CM at Ramlila Maidan
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1 month ago

Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi CM at Ramlila Maidan

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta and her Council of Ministers will take oath at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday afternoon in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a return of the BJP in Delhi after 26 years.Gupta, 50, was chosen as Leader of the House in the newly constituted 8th Delhi Assembly, in a meeting of the BJP legislature …

Ahead of Rekha Gupta's oath as CM, Congress leader recalls her memories with BJP leader, posts pic from 1995
1 month ago

Ahead of Rekha Gupta's oath as CM, Congress leader recalls her memories with BJP leader, posts pic from 1995

India TV News  

Ahead of Rekha Gupta's oath as CM, Congress leader recalls her memories with BJP leader, posts pic from 1995 First-time MLA Rekha Gupta will be the new chief minister of Delhi, capping 11 days of suspense over who will get the top post after the BJP returned to power after 27 years ending the 10-year rule of the Arvind Kejriwal-led …

Who is Rekha Gupta, Delhi's First Woman BJP Chief Minister
1 month ago

Who is Rekha Gupta, Delhi's First Woman BJP Chief Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh and an experienced municipal councillor, has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Delhi, making her the fourth woman to hold the position in the capital’s history. she becomes the only woman Chief Minister in a BJP-ruled state or Union Territory at present.Gupta, 50, was chosen over several senior party leaders, signaling …

Delhi CM Oath Ceremony Highlights: Rekha Gupta-Led Cabinet Holds First Meeting
1 month ago

Delhi CM Oath Ceremony Highlights: Rekha Gupta-Led Cabinet Holds First Meeting

ABP News  

Rekha Gupta Oath-Taking Highlights Updates: Rekha Gupta, a first-time Member of the Legislative Assembly, is set to take oath as Delhi's new chief minister. Cabinet Minister Likely To Take Oath With Delhi CM The event is expected to be attended by BJP leaders and chief ministers from states ruled by the party. Gupta, who triumphed in Shalimar Bagh by over …

UPDATES | Delhi oath ceremony: Rekha Gupta, six cabinet ministers to be sworn-in shortly
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1 month ago

UPDATES | Delhi oath ceremony: Rekha Gupta, six cabinet ministers to be sworn-in shortly

New Indian Express  

According to party leaders, BJP MLA from Rohini Vijender Gupta has been named as the new speaker of the Delhi Assembly. The new Council of Ministers headed by Gupta is likely to hold its first meeting at the Delhi Secretariat around 3 pm and could implement the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna, under which eligible women will get a monthly payment of …

UPDATES| Delhi oath ceremony: Rekha Gupta, six cabinet ministers to be sworn-in at Ramlila Maidan
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1 month ago

UPDATES| Delhi oath ceremony: Rekha Gupta, six cabinet ministers to be sworn-in at Ramlila Maidan

New Indian Express  

According to party leaders, BJP MLA from Rohini Vijender Gupta has been named as the new speaker of the Delhi Assembly. The new Council of Ministers headed by Gupta is likely to hold its first meeting at the Delhi Secretariat around 3 pm and could implement the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna, under which eligible women will get a monthly payment of …

Vijender Gupta to be Delhi Assembly Speaker, Mohan Singh Bisht likely to be Deputy
1 month ago

Vijender Gupta to be Delhi Assembly Speaker, Mohan Singh Bisht likely to be Deputy

India TV News  

Vijender Gupta to be Delhi Assembly Speaker, Mohan Singh Bisht likely to be Deputy BJP MLA Vijender Gupta who won from the Rohini constituency received 70,365 votes in the Delhi Assembly elections, while Mohan Singh Bisht emerged victorious in Muslim-dominated Mustafabad. The new Delhi government will see the appointment of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijender Gupta as the Delhi Assembly …

BJP's Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan; six ministers take oath
1 month ago

BJP's Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan; six ministers take oath

New Indian Express  

According to party leaders, BJP MLA from Rohini Vijender Gupta has been named as the new speaker of the Delhi Assembly. The new Council of Ministers headed by Gupta is likely to hold its first meeting at the Delhi Secretariat around 3 pm and could implement the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna, under which eligible women will get a monthly payment of …

AAP MP Swati Maliwal congratulates new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta: 'Hope she meets expectations'
1 month ago

AAP MP Swati Maliwal congratulates new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta: 'Hope she meets expectations'

India TV News  

AAP MP Swati Maliwal congratulates new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta: 'Hope she meets expectations' Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday congratulated newly-sworn-in Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta of the BJP. As the new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta takes charge, Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has urged the BJP-led government in the National capital to table the …

BJP's Vijender Gupta, once thrown out of Delhi Assembly, returns as Speaker
1 month ago

BJP's Vijender Gupta, once thrown out of Delhi Assembly, returns as Speaker

India Today  

Dramatic visuals of veteran BJP leader Vijender Gupta being marshalled or dragged out of the Delhi Assembly were a common sight during the 10-year rule of the AAP. Three-time BJP MLA Vijender Gupta was elected as the new speaker in the first session of the 8th Delhi Assembly on Monday. The ruling BJP moved two motions -- one by Chief …

Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi's 4th woman Chief Minister amid NDA unity show
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Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi's 4th woman Chief Minister amid NDA unity show

India Today  

Delhi New CM: First-time MLA Rekha Gupta took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Thursday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA Chief Ministers in a mega show of unity at the iconic Ramlila Maidan. àä®àåˆàä‚, àä°àå‡àä–àä¾ àä—àåàäªàåàääàä¾, àä¸àääàåàäïàäèàä¿àä·àåàä àä¾ àä¸àå‡ àä¶àäªàäå àä²àå‡àääàå€ àä¹àå‚àä àä•àä¿ àä®àåˆàä‚ àäµàä¿àäçàä¿ àäæàåàäµàä¾àä°àä¾ àä¸àåàäåàä¾àäªàä¿àää àä­àä¾àä°àää àä•àå‡ àä¸àä‚àäµàä¿àäçàä¾àäè àä•àå‡ àäªàåàä°àääàä¿ àä¸àäšàåàäšàå€ …

BJP's show of strength as Rekha Gupta becomes 4th woman Chief Minister of Delhi
1 month ago

BJP's show of strength as Rekha Gupta becomes 4th woman Chief Minister of Delhi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Ministers from several BJP-ruled states witnessed first-time MLA Rekha Gupta take oath as the Delhi Chief Minister today amid the party's major show of strength as it has finally returned to power in the national capital after 27 years. VIDEO | BJP MLA from Shalimar Bagh constituency Rekha Gupta takes …

Woman, baniya: BJP ticks key boxes in choosing Rekha Gupta as Delhi CM
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Woman, baniya: BJP ticks key boxes in choosing Rekha Gupta as Delhi CM

Hindustan Times  

In naming Rekha Gupta, the 50-year-old legislator from Shalimar Bagh, as the next chief minister of Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party has strategically reinforced its support among two key voter blocs — women and traders — who have been instrumental in the party’s electoral successes over the past decade, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday. BJP Central Observer Ravi …

From Chaudhary Brahm Prakash to Rekha Gupta; here’s list of Delhi’s CMs and ruling parties
1 month ago

From Chaudhary Brahm Prakash to Rekha Gupta; here’s list of Delhi’s CMs and ruling parties

Firstpost  

The BJP won the Delhi assembly polls earlier this month, clinching 48 seats in the 70-seat assembly. The party returned to the power almost 27 years The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday finally revealed the name of Delhi’s next chief minister, ending an 11-day suspense. Gupta would be Delhi’s fourth woman chief minister, following BJP’s Sushma Swaraj, the Congress’s Sheila …

Delhi CM pick Rekha Gupta is a grassroots leader with RSS–ABVP background
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Delhi CM pick Rekha Gupta is a grassroots leader with RSS–ABVP background

The Hindu  

With a 30-year career in politics, Shalimar Bagh’s Rekha Gupta is set to take over as the next Chief Minister of Delhi on February 20. She joined the BJP in the 2000s, serving in key organisational roles, including as Delhi BJP General Secretary, president of the BJP’s Mahila Morcha, and national vice-president of Uttar Pradesh Mahila Morcha. A party insider …

Rekha Gupta set to take oath as Delhi CM today
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Rekha Gupta set to take oath as Delhi CM today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Delhi’s long wait for its new chief minister ended on Wednesday evening, with the BJP naming first-time legislator Rekha Gupta for the top post. Gupta will succeed Aam Aadmi Party’s Atishi as the BJP swerved to power in Delhi after a hiatus of over 26 years by sweeping the February 5 Assembly polls. Gupta, who will be the lone …

Indian prime minister’s party names a woman as top government official in New Delhi state
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Indian prime minister’s party names a woman as top government official in New Delhi state

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party on Wednesday named a woman as the top government official in the state of New Delhi, which includes the country’s capital, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi moves to consolidate his party’s hold there after winning the local election. Former party student leader Rekha Gupta, 50, was named New Delhi chief minister, Bharatiya …

Indian prime minister’s party names a woman as top government official in New Delhi state
1 month ago

Indian prime minister’s party names a woman as top government official in New Delhi state

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party on Wednesday named a woman as the top government official in the state of New Delhi, which includes the country’s capital, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi moves to consolidate his party’s hold there after winning the local election. Former party student leader Rekha Gupta, 50, was named to the post of New …

Who is Rekha Gupta, first-time MLA, BJP’s pick for Delhi CM?
1 month ago

Who is Rekha Gupta, first-time MLA, BJP’s pick for Delhi CM?

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Rekha Gupta is set to take oath as the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi. As she becomes the saffron party’s fourth CM face in the national capital, let’s look at her political journey BJP leader and Delhi Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta after the BJP legislature party meeting, at the party office, in New Delhi, February 19, 2025. Gupta, a …

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