Delhi LG Saxena invites BJP's CM-designate Rekha Gupta to form govt, oath-taking ceremony today

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has invited the BJP's CM-designate Rekha Gupta to form a new government after she staked claim for it. First-time MLA Rekha Gupta was chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly at the BJP legislature party meeting on Wednesday evening. The party has returned to power in Delhi after over 26 years, ending the 10-year rule of the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday congratulated Rekha Gupta on being named as the new chief minister of Delhi and said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the city will become the developed capital of 'Viksit Bharat'. "Many congratulations and best wishes to Smt. @gupta_rekha ji on being elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party in Delhi. I firmly believe that under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and with his efforts, Delhi will become the developed capital ('Viksit Rajdhani') of developed India ('Viksit Bharat')," Singh posted on X soon after her name was announced by the saffron party.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said, "I would like to congratulate her. Under the leadership of PM Modi, there should be development in every state. I am going to Delhi tomorrow, and I will congratulate her (Rekha Gupta) there."

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "I am very happy that Rekha Gupta has been elected as the CM of Delhi...She will definitely succeed...She has been serving at the party for a very long time. Under the vision of PM Modi, she will fulfil the dream of the people of Delhi to get a developed city..."

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta shows a victory sign as she leaves from the Delhi LG House.

Delhi CM designate Rekha Gupta said, "I want to thank the party high command, PM Modi, and the people of Delhi for supporting me and choosing me. A huge change is going to come in Delhi, the golden period of the city is going to come... Fulfilling PM Modi's vision and the commitment that we have made to the people is my goal and priority..."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated Rekha Gupta on being elected as the new chief minister of Delhi, saying the BJP government under her leadership will work day and night to fulfil the expectations of the people of the national capital. "I extend my hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mrs @gupta_rekha ji on being elected the leader of the BJP legislative party. I have full faith that you will work with dedication in the direction of the resolution taken by Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji to make Delhi one of the top capitals of the world," Shah posted on X in Hindi.

Delhi CM elect Rekha Gupta's husband, Manish Gupta and Rekha Gupta's supporters celebrate.

On Rekha Gupta elected as the Chief Minister of Delhi, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde says, "This is a fortunate thing for us...Ladli Behna is going to be the CM of Delhi..."

Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena greets CM-designate Rekha Gupta at Raj Niwas. Rekha Gupta, along with other BJP leaders, arrived at Raj Niwas to meet LG and stake their claim to form the government.

"It is a matter of happiness," said BJP leader Parvesh Verma on Rekha Gupta's appointment as the new Delhi CM. 

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta left for LG office, Raj Niwas. She was chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly at the BJP legislature party meeting. The party has returned to power in Delhi after over 27 years.

Will work with full honesty, integrity, dedication for welfare and overall development of Delhi, said CM-designate Rekha Gupta.

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, "Many congratulations to Rekha Gupta ji on becoming the Chief Minister of Delhi. I hope that she will fulfill all the promises made to the people of Delhi. We will support her in every work for the development and welfare of the people of Delhi."

Delhi's caretaker CM & AAP leader Atishi said, "I congratulate Rekha Gupta for becoming the CM...I hope that the BJP will fulfil all the promises that they have made to the people of Delhi...I would like to say from the AAP front that our party is always ready to extend our support to the BJP for the development work here...She will be the fourth CM of Delhi, and it is a very good thing that women are showing up in politics with great enthusiasm..."

Delhi CM-elect Rekha Gupta along with senior BJP leaders to meet Lt. Governor to stake claim as CM of Delhi today at at 8.50 pm.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, said, "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Rekha Gupta on being elected the leader of the legislative party of BJP Delhi."

BJP names Rekha Gupta as the new CM of Delhi, AAP MLA elect Gopal Rai said, "The wait of people of Delhi has ended today. I extend my congratulations to the new Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta..."

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, said, " From a student leader, she carried forward party's ideology, she has been selected as leader of Delhi BJP Legislative Party. I congratulate her..."

BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri said,  "All the MPs and MLAs will meet the Governor and inform him that the BJP Legislative Party has elected Rekha Gupta as its leader. She will take the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Delhi tomorrow..."

"Keep working and keep receiving blessings. There is happiness in the family, may her keep moving forward like this," said mother of BJP MLA Rekha Gupta, who has been appointed as the new Delhi CM.

Delhi | BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said, "Heartiest congratulations to Rekha Gupta for being elected as the CM of Delhi..."

Sweets being distributed outside the BJP Delhi office as Rekha Gupta is set to become Chief Minister of Delhi.

BJP MLAs and party leaders congratulate Rekha Gupta as she is set to become the new Chief Minister of Delhi.

BJP leader Parvesh Verma will be the next Deputy CM. 

BJP ends suspense, names Rekha Gupta as new Delhi Chief Minister. 

According to sources, Vijender Gupta is likely to be the Speaker of Delhi Assembly. 

BJP leader Parvesh Verma is likely to be Deputy CM of Delhi, as per the sources.

Rekha Gupta will be the next Delhi CM said sources.

Meeting of BJP MLAs begins to elect Legislature Party leader.

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari arrives at the BJP office for the BJP Legislative Party meeting.

MP Bansuri Swaraj arrives at BJP office to attend Legislature Party Meeting. 

 "You will get all the information in the next one hour," said BJP leader Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on his arrival for legislative party meeting at the party office in Delhi.

BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay arrives at Delhi BJP office to attend legislative party meeting.

Delhi BJP MLA Parvesh Verma arrives at the party office to attend the legislative party meeting.

Delhi BJP MLAs arrive to elect the leader of the legislative party. The name of the new CM of Delhi will be announced today.

Outside Delhi BJP office, a BJP supporter dressed as AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, "I have done a lot of development work in my tenures - like liquor scam, DTC scam, Yamuna scam, Sheesh Mahal scam...Modi ji is cleaning the river Yamuna, but I would have done better. Now, I am going to Punjab to make it like London..."

BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat said, "Delhi is going to get a new CM. Soon, the name will be announced. Whoever becomes the CM will work for the people of Delhi under PM Modi's vision and will fulfil the dreams of the people here. People will remember the BJP CM's face..."

Ahead of the Delhi BJP legislative party meeting, BJP MLA elect Raj Kumar Bhatia said, "For us, the most important thing is that our govt is forming after 27 years...48 candidates are there for CM post..."

BJP-winning candidate from Moti Nagar Vidhan Sabha Harish Khurana said, "A double-engine government is going to be formed in Delhi, and soon, the government will start working. The name of the CM will be announced soon. PM Modi has selected the face for the post. Soon, everybody will know who the CM will be."

 BJP leaders and party's central observers for electing Leader of Delhi Legislature Party, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankar, arrive at the Delhi BJP office.

Women BJP workers dance and celebrate at party office in Delhi as they await announcement of the name of new CM, which will be decided in the legislative party meeting this evening.

BJP observers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankhar leave from the former's residence to attend the legislative party meeting at Delhi BJP office. 

BJP supporters rejoice as Delhi BJP MLAs are set to elect the legislative party leader who will take oath as the CM of Delhi tomorrow.

BJP leader Ashok Goyal said, "Today, a double-engine government is going to be formed under the leadership of the BJP. After the formation of the government, Delhi will be free from pollution, and we will see a pace of development..."

 A BJP worker outside the Delhi BJP office dances enthusiastically ahead of the announcement of the name of the new Delhi CM today.

BJP Delhi election incharge, Baijayant Panda  and MLA elect MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa arrive at the Delhi BJP office for legislative party meeting.

Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva arrives at the party office for the legislative party meeting to elect the new CM of Delhi. He said, "By 8 pm, we will tell you (media)..."

Visuals from outside BJP office, where party workers have gathered in large numbers ahead of the legislative party meeting, where the name of Delhi CM will be finalised later today.

Final preparations are underway at Ramlila Maidan for the oath ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Delhi, which is scheduled for tomorrow, February 20th.

Outside visuals from the Delhi BJP office. Today, the name of the Delhi CM will be announced after the BJP Legislature Party meeting. The swearing-in ceremony will be held tomorrow, 20th February.

On being asked who Delhi CM will be, BJP National General Secretary Dushyant Gautam said, " This is a suspense. The legislative party will take the decision, which will be approved by the party's parliamentary board....There is no formula..."

BJP leader Om Prakash Dhankar leaves from the residence of party colleague Ravi Shankar Prasad in Delhi. Earlier today, the BJP Parliamentary Board met under the chairmanship of PM Modi and decided on the names of Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankhar as the 'observers' for the legislature party meeting.

Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda arrives at the new RSS office in Delhi.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at 'Keshav Kunj', the new office of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), in Delhi.

On the announcement of Delhi CM, BJP leader Ajay Alok said, "Delhi will enter into a new era tomorrow with a new morning and BJP, with a new face, colour, attitude and commitment will form govt in Delhi. Delhi will be developed actually like the capital of the country..."

On CM's face, BJP MLA Ajay Mahawar said, "Parliamentary Board meeting was held. The MLAs' meeting will be held in the evening. We will welcome the decision that will be taken."

Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva said, "At 7 pm today, the party's two central observers (for electing the Leader of Delhi Legislature Party) will come, and they will announce the name of the CM..." "The PM, CMs of some states, the party's central leadership, auto-rickshaw drivers, labourers and a few known people from civil society will attend the oath ceremony tomorrow," he added.

On the announcement of Delhi CM, AAP leader Gopal Rai says, "I  pray that the meeting takes place today and the CM is announced. It is shocking that the invitation cards for the swearing-in ceremony are being distributed, but it is not yet known who will take the oath. I hope that the BJP discloses the suspense today."

Krishna Nagar MLA Anil Goyal reached the RSS headquarters.

After the oath ceremony at Ramlila Maidan tomorrow, NDA leaders will have lunch at Delhi's Imperial Hotel, PM will also be present. 

Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Ravindra Yadav on security arrangements for Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony, said, "The CM’s oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow, with many VIPs and a large crowd expected to attend. We have been preparing for the past two days. Traffic arrangements are particularly challenging due to the high number of vehicles requiring parking. This morning, our Commissioner personally reviewed the preparations. I am hopeful that we will manage the event smoothly."

Swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister and new cabinet of Delhi will be held at Ramlila Maidan tomorrow, 20th Feb. The ceremony will begin at 11 am. Lt Governor VK Saxena will administer the oath to the office to the CM-designate and the cabinet at 12.35 pm. PM Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and NDA Chief Ministers-Deputy CMs will witness the ceremony.

Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda will also attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister and new cabinet of Delhi at Ramlila Maidan tomorrow, 20th February.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi CM. He will skip the ceremony because of the budget presentation in the UP assembly tomorrow.

The swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister of Delhi and the new cabinet will be held at Ramlila Maidan tomorrow February 20. The ceremony will begin at 11 am. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena will administer the oath to the nominated Chief Minister and Cabinet at 12.35 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and Chief Ministers-Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA will attend the ceremony.

The BJP Parliamentary Board has finalised the names of Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankhar as observers for the legislative party meeting to be held today. 

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Delhi Commissioner (Law and Order) said, "Preparations are going on for the swearing-in ceremony tomorrow. The police is also making preparations for security and traffic on its part. There will be around 15 DCPs based on the zone. There will be separate officers for security and traffic. We have had a meeting with the ceremony managers and the administration."

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh reviewed the ongoing final preparations for the oath ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Delhi last Ramlila Maidan.

The invitation for the swearing-in of the new Delhi CM has been sent to Delhi Congress president Devendra Yadav. Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi have also been sent the invitation cards.

The Parliamentary Board meeting of the BJP headed by PM Modi has concluded. The observers' names would be out anytime soon.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Delhi Cabinet. JDU's acting president Sanjay Jha and Munger MP and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjwad alias Lallan Singh will attend on behalf of the party. Nitish will not be attending the event due to his scheduled travel. Both deputy CMs of Bihar will also attend the swearing-in ceremony

The BJP Parliamentary Board meeting is currently underway at the official residence of the Prime Minister. The observers will be appointed in the meeting.

The BJP has called all the MLA-elects at 7:00 pm today. The meeting will start at 7:30 pm. 

A cultural program featuring music and songs will precede the ceremony, Around 30,000 guests have been invited to the ceremony. RSS leaders and spiritual Dharm Gurus will also attend the oath ceremony. Industrialists, celebrities likely to attend the programme, BJP leaders and workers from other states who were deployed for the Delhi Assembly elections have also been invited to the ceremony. Laddli Bahanas, Delhi farmers, and around 30,000 guests are also invited to the oath-taking ceremony.

The Bhartiya Janata Party will send the oath-taking ceremony invitation to former CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Reported by: Devendra Parashar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states, NDA leaders, Union Ministers, and other prominent figures will attend the ceremony,as per sources.

The BJP had been out of power from the national capital government for the last 27 years. In 2013, It emerged as the single largest party with 32 seats. But lacked the cross the majority mark of 36. The AAP with 28 seats formed the government with Congress which was short-lived. After the president's rule for almost two years, the AAP consolidated its position by winning a thumping majority. It swept the polls by winning 67 seats, leaving only 3 for the BJP. For next 10 years AAP remained in power until this year assembly election, in which the BJP uprooted Kejriwal's party from power.    

BJP Parliamentary Board meeting will be held at noon at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the meeting, the names of observers will be decided who will be present at the legislative party meeting.

BJP MLA-elect Rekha Gupta said that Ram Rajya will take oath tomorrow.

A meeting of all the elected MLAs of the BJP will take place at 6 pm. During the meeting, the name of the new Delhi Chief Minister will be finalsed.

Delhi government has issued invitation card for the swearing-in ceremony of the new CM.

The preparations have started at the Ramlila Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Delhi CM. The BJP is to decide the name of new Delhi CM today.