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BJP member sworn in as new Delhi chief minister after election landslide

Rekha Gupta was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi on February 20, 2025, marking the BJP's return to power after 27 years.
Majinder Singh Sirsa, a prominent Sikh leader, was among the seven ministers sworn in alongside Gupta at Ramlila Maidan.
Gupta stated, "It is a miracle, a new motivation, and a new chapter in Indian politics" after being sworn in, highlighting her perspective on women's roles in politics.
The BJP aims to strengthen its position in Punjab by including Sirsa, a key figure in the Sikh community, in the Delhi Cabinet.

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The Express Tribune

BJP member sworn in as new Delhi chief minister after election landslide

A member of India's ruling Hindu-nationalist party was sworn in on Thursday as chief minister of Delhi after an election landslide handed it control of the capital for the first time in decades. Rekha Gupta, 50, of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the fourth woman to serve as chief minister of the sprawling megacity of more than 30 million people. The BJP is in government nationally but has not controlled the local …

2 days ago·Pakistan

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Radio France Internationale

India: After the victory of the BJP, Rekha Gupta takes over New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP Hindu Nationalist Party is taking care of his seizure of power in the capital. He won the elections in New Delhi after 27 years of absence, a hard blow for the opposition in India. Rekha Gupta, a loyal member of the party, was chosen to lead the New Delhi region, a signal sent to the country's women's electorate.

2 days ago·Paris, France

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India Today

What got Majinder Singh Sirsa into Delhi's magnificent seven

The BJP's decision to induct Majinder Singh Sirsa into the Delhi Cabinet of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta isn't just about representation. It's a calculated move with an eye on Punjab. By elevating Sirsa, a Sikh leader, the BJP is seemingly aiming to consolidate support in Delhi while setting the stage for a larger battle against AAP in Punjab.

2 days ago·India

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India TV News

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi's 4th woman Chief Minister, BJP returns to power after 27 years

Rekha Gupta, a first-time BJP MLA from Shalimar Bagh, took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi today in a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, marking the party's return to power in the national capital after 27 years. She becomes the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi, following Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath of office to Gupta and her council of ministers. Bharatiya Jana…

2 days ago·India

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The Hindu

Who is Rekha Gupta, Delhi’s new Chief Minister?

Rekha gupta profile: Rekha Gupta named Delhi's Chief Minister after BJP's victory, defeating AAP's Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes.

3 days ago·India

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kerala9.com

Rekha Gupta To Lead Delhi; Sworn In As CM

Rekha Gupta took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi. Lt. Governor VK Saxena administered the oath at the swearing-in ceremony held at Ramlila Maidan. Parvesh Verma was also sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister. Ashish Sood, Pankaj Singh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra and Ravindra Inderj Singh also took oath along with Rekha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Chief Ministers…

1 day ago

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