Vijender Gupta Takes Charge as Delhi Assembly Speaker

Vijender Gupta, a three-time BJP MLA from Rohini, was elected as the new speaker of the 8th Delhi Assembly. The election followed motions from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Cabinet minister Ravinder Indraj, supported by other ministers, and was conducted by protem speaker Arvinder Singh Lovely.

In a significant development during the first session of the 8th Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, a three-time BJP MLA from Rohini, was unanimously elected as the new speaker on Monday.

The process unfolded with two motions presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Cabinet minister Ravinder Indraj, both advocating for Gupta's appointment.

The motions garnered support and were validated by a voice vote, after which Gupta was ceremoniously escorted to his chair by the chief minister and the opposition leader, signifying a smooth transition of responsibilities.