Rekha Gupta Takes the Helm: A Historic Return for BJP in Delhi

Rekha Gupta assumes the Chief Minister role in Delhi as her Council of Ministers takes oath at Ramlila Maidan. The BJP returns to power after 26 years, marking Gupta as the fourth woman and the only current female BJP Chief Minister in India. Gupta defeated AAP's Bandana Kumari in Shalimar Bagh, solidifying her leadership role.

In a landmark political changeover, Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta and her Council of Ministers are set to take the oath at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. The event, graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signifies the BJP's return to power in Delhi after a hiatus of 26 years.

Rekha Gupta, who was named as Leader of the House in the 8th Delhi Assembly following a BJP legislature party meeting, will lead the charge as the ninth Chief Minister of Delhi. Her team's first tasks may include implementing the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna and the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, as hinted by party insiders.

Gupta, a first-time MLA and a figure with deep roots in the BJP and RSS, triumphed over AAP's Bandana Kumari to capture the Shalimar Bagh seat by over 29,000 votes in recent elections. She follows in the footsteps of pioneers like Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit as the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi.

(With inputs from agencies.)