Rekha Gupta Takes Oath as Delhi’s Fourth Female CM
Delhi witnessed a significant political shift as Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from the Shalimar Bagh constituency, took the oath as the 9th Chief Minister on Thursday at Ramleela Maidan. At 50, she has become the fourth woman to hold this position after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi.
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The grand swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from 21 BJP-ruled states. However, notable absentees included Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi.
Six Ministers, Including Parvesh Verma, Inducted into the Cabinet
Parvesh Verma, who defeated former CM Arvind Kejriwal in the recent elections and 5 others also took oath. The other newly appointed ministers include Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravindra Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh.
“I Will Not Live in Sheesh Mahal,” Says Rekha Gupta
Before taking the oath, Rekha Gupta addressed the media, expressing gratitude to PM Modi and the BJP leadership for entrusting her with this responsibility. This is a huge responsibility, and I assure the people of Delhi that I will not live in Sheesh Mahal,” she stated.
The term ‘Sheesh Mahal’ was coined by the BJP to describe the lavish official residence of the Delhi CM, constructed during Arvind Kejriwal’s tenure. The BJP had accused Kejriwal of violating norms and spending crores on the property, making it a key issue during the election campaign.
Key Moments from the Swearing-in Ceremony
- After taking the oath, CM Rekha Gupta greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on stage.
- The six newly inducted ministers also extended their greetings to PM Modi post-swearing-in.
- Several NDA government Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers were present on the dais, marking a strong show of alliance and unity within the party.
Delhi’s New Cabinet: The Six MLAs Who Became Ministers
The newly sworn-in ministers are set to play crucial roles in governance and policy-making under Rekha Gupta’s leadership. Their inclusion in the cabinet signals the BJP’s strategy to strengthen its grip on Delhi politics while addressing key issues that dominated the electoral discourse.
With the new administration in place, all eyes are now on how the ‘Rekha Government’ will shape the future of the national capital. The cabinet’s first official visit to the Yamuna River later in the evening is expected to symbolize their commitment to addressing Delhi’s pressing environmental concerns.
