Rekha Gupta Named 4th Woman Chief Minister, Parvesh Verma To Be Deputy

Delhi Chief Minister Announcement Live: Preparations are in full swing for the grand swearing-in ceremony of Delhi’s new Chief Minister, set to take place on Thursday, February 20, at Ramlila Maidan. The event will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, members of the Union Cabinet, and Chief Ministers from various states.  

Before the big day, Rekha Gupta was announced as the next Delhi Chief Minister after the meeting of the BJP's newly elected MLAs to choose the leader of the legislative party concluded. BJP MLA-elect Parvesh Verma has been named as the Deputy Chief Minister. Both the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister will take oath on Thursday at Delhi's Ramlila Ground. 

The recent Delhi Assembly elections saw the BJP securing 48 out of 70 seats, ending AAP’s rule, while Congress failed to win a single seat for the third straight time.

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• Bageshwar Dham's chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri wished Rekha Gupta on her selection as the Chief Minister of Delhi. He said, “Best wishes to those who have got the post. Primarily Yamuna River should be cleaned, the garbage of residential areas should be cleaned, garbage of Delhi should be cleaned from the land and mind. Every day we hear that Delhi is unsafe. We want such a government to be run there that people in Delhi live in emotions and not in fear.”
• 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 fulfill the dream of the people of Delhi to get a developed city."

• 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."

• BJP MLA elect MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa, said, "Rekha Gupta has got the opportunity to represent Delhi. PM Modi has given a beautiful gift to the daughters and sisters of Delhi. We are confident that along with Rekha Gupta, we will be able to make Delhi developed again."
• BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "I want to appreciate all the MLA elects of BJP, Rekha Gupta has been elected unanimously."
• Union Minister Harsh Malhotra said, "PM Modi not only talks about Women empowerment but also does that. Delhi is going to get a woman CM. Rekha Gupta has been elected as the leader of Delhi BJP legislative party."
• After meeting LG VK Saxena, Delhi CM designate Rekha Gupta said, "I want to thank PM Modi, BJP high command people of Delhi for giving me this opportunity, after 27 years, a new chapter is beginning. It is a proud moment for all the women in the country. We have staked claim to form the government. Each and every commitment of BJP, fulfilling it is the ultimate goal of my life."

• According to sources, six MLAs will take oath as ministers in Delhi and these include the names of Pravesh Verma, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravindra Indraraj, Kapil Mishra, Ashish Sood and Pankaj Singh.
• After staking claims to form the government before LG VK Saxena, “This is a moment of pride for all the women. I thank everybody. We will fulfill each and every commitment of the BJP. BJP will work in a time-bound manner in Delhi.”
• CM-designate Rekha Gupta arrived at Raj Niwas to stake claim to form government in Delhi.
• AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Rekha Gupta, saying, "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."

• BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri said, "All the MPs and MLAs will meet the Lt 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."

• On Rekha Gupta's announcement as the next CM of Delhi, Delhi election in charge Baijayant Panda, said, "The decision has been taken unanimously."
• On Rekha Gupta's selection as the Delhi Chief Minister at the meeting of the BJP's newly elected MLAs, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said, "She will write a new chapter in Delhi."

• BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh wished Rekha Gupta, saying, "From a student leader, she carried forward the party's ideology, she has been selected as leader of Delhi BJP Legislative Party. I congratulate her."
• AAP MLA-elect Gopal Rai congratulated Rekha Gupta, saying, "The wait of people of Delhi has ended today. I extend my congratulations to the new Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta."
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Rekha Gupta. Singh tweeted, " Many congratulations and best wishes to Rekha Gupta on being elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Delhi. I firmly believe that under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi and with his efforts, Delhi will become the developed capital of developed India"
• Going back to history, Parvesh Verma's father Sahib Singh Verma also served as the Chief Minister of Delhi between 1996-98. He represented the Shalimar Bagh assembly seat in the Delhi Assembly. 
• Following the announcement of the Delhi Chief Minister, BJP MP Yogender Chandolia said, "Rekha Gupta will be Delhi CM. Atishi has got an answer today."
• 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."

• Following the announcement of Rekha Gupta as the Delhi Chief Minister, AAP leader Atishi said, “I want to congratulate Rekha Gupta. She is the 4th woman CM. It is appreciated that women are getting their space in politics.”
• Rekha Gupta was born in 1974 into a middle-class family in Julana in Haryana 's Jind district. Her father, Jai Bhagwan Jindal, was a former manager at the State Bank of India ( SBI ). Rekha Gupta has been associated with the RSS since childhood. She married Manish Gupta, a businessman, in 1998.
• "I express my heartfelt gratitude to you all," says Rekha Gupta, after she was named as Delhi CM. 
• BJP MLA-elect Parvesh Verma has been named as the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. 
• The Delhi BJP tweeted, "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Rekha Gupta ji on being elected the leader of the Delhi BJP Legislative Party. We have full faith that the state will progress under your leadership.

• After she was named as the next Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude to the BJP leadership and the party MLAs. She took to X and said, “Thanks to the top leadership and legislative party of BJP”

• Delhi: Visuals emerge from the residence of BJP MLA elect Rekha Gupta, where her supporters gathered outside to celebration.

• BJP MLA elect Kailash Gahlot said, "It is just a matter of a few minutes now. After a very long time, Delhi will get a CM for a double-engine government. The development that was stopped will start again."
• 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. 

• Delhi BJP MLAs arrive at party headquarters to elect leader of legislative party

•  PM Modi has selected face for CM post: BJP leader Harish Khurana

• By 8 pm, we will reveal the name: Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva

• This is a suspense: BJP National General Secretary Dushyant Gautam on Delhi CM face 

" 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," Dushyant Gautam said 

• CM name to be announced by 7 pm: Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva

"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..." Sachdeva said. 

• Sunrise is going to happen in Delhi tomorrow: BJP MP 

 "Sunrise is going to happen in Delhi tomorrow. The development will now take place at the ground level... Tomorrow, a new government will be formed in Delhi under the leadership of PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah... Tomorrow's event is really a historic event. After 27 years, the BJP government will be sworn in (in Delhi)... Tomorrow will be the beginning of good governance with the end of bad governance," said BJP MP Deepak Prakash.

• Delhi CM live: Potential CM candidates? The potential names for Delhi CM include Parvesh Verma, who defeated AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi seat, Rekha Gupta (Shalimar Bagh), Vijender Gupta (Rohini), Satish Upadhyay (Malviya Nagar), Ashish Sood (Janakpuri), Pawan Sharma (Uttam Nagar), and Ajay Mahawar (Ghonda), among others.
• Delhi CM live: Delhi’s new Chief Minister will not stay in ‘Sheesh Mahal’, says BJP leader : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has declared that Delhi’s next Chief Minister will not reside in “Sheesh Mahal,” a term the party uses to mock the 6, Flag Staff Road bungalow where AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal lived as CM.  Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva stated that a new residence for the CM will be chosen after the government is sworn in, following the oath-taking ceremony.
• Delhi CM live: Visuals from Ramlila Maidan where preparations are in full swing ahead of the oath ceremony of the new CM of Delhi. BJP Legislature Party meeting will be held today. The swearing-in ceremony will be held tomorrow, 20th February

• Delhi CM live: Over 5,000 security personnel to be deployed at Ramlila Maidan? Over 5,000 security personnel will be deployed in and around the Ramlila Maidan area on the day of the oath-taking ceremony for Delhi's new chief minister, an official said. The officer further stated that over 10 companies of paramilitary forces will also be deployed to maintain law and order and manage traffic during the day. The next chief minister of Delhi, along with the council of ministers, will take the oath at Ramlila Maidan on February 20. The ceremony is expected to take place at around 4:30 pm and is likely to be attended by top BJP leaders, including chief ministers from party-ruled states.
• Delhi CM live: Picture of invitation card for the oath taking ceremony surfaces. 

• Delhi CM live: Next Delhi CM Swearing-in ceremony full Schedule: According to the complete schedule of the swearing-in ceremony of the Delhi Chief Minister, the event is expected to begin between 11-12 pm during which the guests will arrive and take their respective seats. 
• 12:10 PM: The Chief Minister designate is expected to arrive along with the Ministers' designate; they will be received by the Chief Secretary and the Additional Chief Secretary (GAD). 
• 12:15 PM: Arrival of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi who also be received by the Chief Secretary and the Additional Chief Secretary (GAD). 
• 12:20 PM: Arrival of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other Union Ministers, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers.
• 12:25 PM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive for the Delhi CM Oath-taking ceremony and will be welcomed by the Home Minister and LG.
• 12:28 PM: After receiving PM Modi, the Home Minister and Lieutenant Governor will proceed towards the dais.
• 12:29 PM: PM Modi will arrive on the dais.
• 12:30 PM: The Police Band will perform the National Anthem. 
• 12:31 PM: The Secretary to the LG will seek LG's permission to commence the event, he gives the assent. 

The Secretary to LG will request the Delhi Chief Secretary to read MHA, GoI Notification regarding the appointment of the Delhi CM and the Council of Ministers. The Chief Secretary will then read the notification of appointment of Delhi CM and Council of Ministers. The Chief Secretary will request the LG to administer the Oath of Office and Oath of Secrecy to the Chief Minister Designate.

• 12:35 PM: The LG will administer the Oath of office and Oath of Secrecy to the Chief Minister and papers will be signed.
• 12:45 PM: The Chief Secretary will request the LF to administer the Oath of office and Oath of Secrecy to the Ministers Designate.

The Chief Secretary will call out the name of every minister.The LG will administer the Oath of Office and Oath of Secrecy to each of the Ministers individually and they will sign the papers.

• 12:58 PM: The Secretary to LG will seek permission from the LG to conclude the oath ceremony.
• 12:59 PM: The National Anthem will be performed by the Police Band. 
• 01:00 PM: The dignitaries will disperse from the venue.