Rekha Gupta Takes Oath as Delhi Chief Minister: BJP’s Historic Return After 27 Years
New Delhi | February 20, 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marked its triumphant return to power in Delhi after 27 years by appointing Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA and three-time municipal councillor, as the Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory. Gupta, who won the Shalimar Bagh seat by a staggering margin of 29,595 votes, will be sworn in today at Ramlila Maidan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders .
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Who is Rekha Gupta?
From Student Leader to CM: A Three-Decade Political Journey
Rekha Gupta, 51, began her political career as a student leader at Delhi University, where she served as the President of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) in 1996–97 . Her grassroots journey includes:
- Three-term municipal councillor from North Pitampura (2007–2017) .
- Former Mayor of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) and BJP Mahila Morcha’s National Vice President .
- ABVP roots: Associated with the RSS-affiliated student wing during her college days .
Gupta, a lawyer by profession, holds an LLB from Chaudhary Charan Singh University and has championed women’s welfare initiatives, including the Sumedha Yojana for economically disadvantaged female students .
Why Did BJP Choose Rekha Gupta?
Strategic Move to Consolidate Women Voters
The BJP’s decision underscores its focus on women-centric governance and legacy-building in Delhi:
- Historic Precedent: Gupta is Delhi’s fourth woman CM after Sushma Swaraj (BJP), Sheila Dikshit (Congress), and Atishi (AAP) .
- Electoral Mandate: Women voters outnumbered men (60.92% turnout) in the 2025 polls, favoring BJP’s welfare promises like:
- ₹2,500 monthly financial aid under Mahila Samridhi Yojana .
- ₹21,000 and nutritional kits for pregnant women .
- Contrast with AAP: BJP aims to position Gupta’s “non-controversial, work-driven” image against AAP’s decade-long governance .
Key Challenges and Promises
First 100 Days: A Litmus Test
Gupta faces immense pressure to deliver on BJP’s manifesto, which includes:
- Revamping healthcare (Ayushman Bharat expansion) and Mohalla Clinics .
- Tackling pollution, waste management, and law and order .
- Implementing free bus travel for women and cancer screenings .
Outgoing CM Atishi (AAP) and Arvind Kejriwal extended support but urged Gupta to “fulfill BJP’s promises” .
Oath Ceremony and Cabinet Formation
The swearing-in at Ramlila Maidan will witness PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and 19 NDA CMs. Gupta’s cabinet, limited to seven ministers, is expected to balance caste and seniority .
Political Significance
Gupta’s appointment signals BJP’s resurgence after setbacks in the 2024 general elections. The party’s Delhi victory, coupled with wins in Haryana and Maharashtra, strengthens its national agenda .
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