Rekha Gupta Swearing Update: Rekha Gupta, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) is ready to take oath as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. The 50 -year -old MLA was elected as the leader of the House during the BJP Legislature Party meeting on Wednesday, indicating the party’s return to the national capital after 26 years. month.
The MLA from Shalimar Bagh Assembly Constituency will be sworn in at a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday, where more than 25,000 security personnel will be deployed.
Cabinet Minister is likely to take oath with Delhi CM
The event is expected to participate in the event by BJP leaders and Chief Ministers of the states ruled by the party. Gupta, who won in Shalimar Bagh by more than 29,000 votes, will be the fourth woman to play the role of Delhi Chief Minister after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dixit and Antisi. She will also be in some women Chief Ministers in India, along with Mamata Banerjee.
BJP leader Parvesh Verma, who earned the title of ‘Vishal killer’ after defeating Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal from New Delhi Assembly Constituency, is likely to play the role of vice -president.
He could also take oath as a cabinet minister with Manjinder Singh Sirsa (Rajouri Garden), Ravinder Indra Raj (Bawana-SC), Kapil Mishra (Karawal Nagar), Ashish Sood (Janakpuri), and Pankaj Singh (Vikas). .
Rekha Gupta started her political journey with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at Delhi University, where she arose through rank to serve as the President of Delhi University Students Union.
Security ahead of Delhi CM oath ceremony
Prior to this event, security has been increased in the national capital. More than 25,000 police and paramilitary forces will be deployed at strategic points around the venue, with special units such as SWAT teams, snipers and commandos ensure the safety of dignitaries and attendees.
The BJP’s victory in the Delhi elections saw him winning 48 out of 70 assembly seats, leaving the AAP with 22 seats, while the Congress made an empty space for the third consecutive term.
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