Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Greenlights Ayushman Bharat in First Cabinet Meet

Over the attack on Congress MP Rakibul Hussain in Rupahihat area, party MP Gaurav Gogoi, says, " The state of lawlessness in Assam where this incident happened a couple of hours ago. Till now, there has been no arrest. The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, is taking this lightly. You have seen visuals of how some of these miscreants were wrestling with a Police officer and were trying to snatch his gun in the middle of the afternoon in a busy marketplace. Can you imagine, had that miscreant been able to snatch that machine gun and put his finger on the trigger, what havoc would have taken place today? And despite all this, the Chief Minister is laughing...the Chief Minister thinks that this is a joke. What message is he giving to the people of Assam?..."

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa offered prayers at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi.

Today's cabinet meeting was held, and two agendas were discussed: the Ayushman Yojana, where ₹5 lakh will be provided by the central government, and the CAT report, with 14 reports pending. The first report will be presented in the House. The Ayushman Yojana is ready to be launched for the people of Delhi, and both schemes will be brought to the public.

Manjinder Sirsa will reach Bangla sahib gurdwara  sahib by 9:30 Pm today

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says, "We will fulfil all the commitments that we have made to the people."

On former Delhi CM Atishi's statement regarding the BJP's promise to give Rs 2500 to the women in Delhi, the Delhi CM says, "It's our government; the agenda will be ours. Let us work. She doesn't need to tell us everything; she has done what she has to while being in power."

On Rekha Gupta becoming Delhi CM, BJP leader NV Subhash says, "The BJP under the leadership of Narendra Modi will implement the schemes which we have announced. We have announced the schemes which are possible and feasible, not like Arvind Kejriwal, not like the Congress Party...and other political parties. They are always interested in getting into power and once when they get into power, they forget about the schemes or the guarantees which they have announced. So, it is definitely a great moment for the BJP. The woman chief minister, Rekha Gupta, has been sworn in as the Delhi CM..."

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami today met the newly elected Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in Delhi and congratulated her

The CM said, "I have full faith that under PM Modi's able leadership, Delhi will reach new heights of development and the government will be successful in fulfilling the aspirations of the people. With the guidance of respected PM Modi and the dedicated efforts of the double-engine government, the national capital will continue to move forward in the direction of prosperity and progress."

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta at the Secretariat to chair her first cabinet meeting

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma says, “ Beginning is good, I feel good after doing Yamuna Aarti...”

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta performs evening aarti at Vasudev Ghat.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and BJP state president Virendraa Sachdeva arrive at Vasudev Ghat to attend Yamuna Aarti.

Delhi cabinet ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, Pankaj Kumar Singh along with other BJP leaders at Yamuna's Vasudev Ghat to attend evening aarti

On Delhi swearing-in ceremony, MP CM Mohan Yadav says, "Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, Delhi has written a new chapter of development today... All of us will work together to make India the number one country in the world... That is why I also participated in the oath taking ceremony in Delhi. Best wishes and congratulations to everyone."

Manjinder Singh Sirsa gets health ministry, urban Development ministry, Trade ministry.

Bharatiya Janata Party's Kapil Mishra gets Water Tourism ministry & Culture ministry.

Parvesh Verma gets education ministry, PWD and transport ministry of Delhi.

Newly appointed Chief Minister of Delhi Rekha gupta gets home ministry, finance ministry and vigilance ministry.

Congratulating Rekha Gupta on assuming duties of Delhi CM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on ‘X’, “Congratulations to Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji on taking oath as Delhi's Chief Minister. She has risen from the grassroots, being active in campus politics, state organisation, municipal administration and now MLA as well as Chief Minister. I am confident she will work for Delhi's development with full vigour. My best wishes to her for a fruitful tenure.”

After taking oath as the Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta shared a post on ‘X’ which reads, “Today I took oath as the Chief Minister with the resolve to develop Delhi under the guidance of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This is not just a responsibility but an opportunity to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Delhi. Adopting the mantra of Hon'ble Prime Minister, 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas', we will empower Delhi through modern infrastructure, excellent healthcare services, excellent education and new employment opportunities. Your blessings and support are our biggest strength. Together we will build a self-reliant, developed and prosperous Delhi!”

Rekha Gupta has been sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Delhi; the first Delhi Cabinet Meeting is expected to take place at 4:00 pm today.

Following the oath of Rekha Gupta as the Chief Minister of Delhi, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini has said that under PM Modi's leadership, the national capital will soon become ‘Viksit Delhi’.

A meeting of all the NDA CMs across states is being held in the national capital; Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived at the hotel for the meeting.

Extending her best wishes to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Swati Maliwal has said that the people of Delhi have a lot of expectations from Rekha Gupta and she hopes that the Chief Minister lives up to them.

The sixth and final MLA to take oath as a Delhi Cabinet minister is Pankaj Kumar Singh.

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena administers oath to Kapil Mishra as Cabinet Minister

Ravinder Indraj Singh has been sworn-in in the Delhi Cabinet by the Lieutenant Governor 

The next MLA to be sworn in the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government is Manjinder Singh Birsa.

After Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood has taken oath as a Minister of Delhi Cabinet.

Parvesh Verma, who was reportedly going to take oath as the Deputy CM of Delhi, has been sworn-in as the Deputy CM of Delhi.

Rekha Gupta has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi; she is the fourth woman CM of Delhi.

An NDA Alliance meeting will be held after the swearing-in ceremony of Rekha Gupta; PM Modi and HM Amit Shah will be part of this meeting.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Swearing-in LIVE: Prime Minister Narnedra Modi has arrived at the Ramlila Maidan in the national capital ahead of the oath of Delhi Chief Minister and six Cabinet Ministers.

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta has assured that women will be given Rs 2,500 monthly and the first installment will be credited in their accounts by March 8.

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Swati Maliwal met Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta and congratulated her for becoming the Chief Minister.

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta and her husband Manish Gupta is seen meeting Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena

Rekha Gupta Delhi New CM Live: Senior BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri, ahead of the Delhi CM Oath-taking Ceremony has said that Delhi is finally free from ‘AAP-da’; in his words, “AAP-da is mukti…”

The Deputy CM of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde has congratulated Rekha Gupta for becoming the Delhi CM and has expressed his happiness as ‘another Ladli sister’ has come to power; he believes that Delhi will now be developed again.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Oath Live: Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta is all smiles, her hand up in a victory sign, as she poses with MP CM Mohan Yadav, Rajasthan Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa, senior BJP leader Vasundhara Raje and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Ramlila Maidan.

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta and to-be Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma are seen greeting each other with a warm smile at the Ramlila Maidan, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

Rekha Gupta has been granted Z category security by Delhi Police which includes 22 z category policemen, escort and eight static arm guards, for the security and safety of the Delhi CM.

Rekha Gupta's mother-in-law, Meera Gupta spoke to the media and extended her best wishes to her daughter-in-law ahead of the swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

Ahead of Parvesh Verma's swearing-in as the Deputy CM of Delhi, his daughter spoke to the media and clarified that her father is happy with the party's decision, no one is angry and there is no negativity in anyone's mind. She said that her father, who worked as an honest man, is happy that he has gotten the chance and that the family is okay with whatever the party has decided.

Manjinder Singh Birsa, who is set to take oath as a Delhi Minister, has assured the people of Delhi that they will get clean air and water and as part of the Cabinet, he would work to give life to PM Modi's vision. Manjinder Singh Birsa has also assured action against the corrupt, highlighting that Kejriwal will have to spend most of his time behind bars.

BJP's Mohan Singh Bisht, who is likely to be the Deputy Speaker of Delhi Assembly has said with utmost confidence that this will be the best Vidhan Sabha session for Delhi and that he will be able to operate the House as per party's expectations with his 25 year-experience. He has also congratulated Delhi's women for forming the BJP govt in the national capital.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Delhi CM-Designate Rekha Gupta has arrived at the Shri Marghat Wale Hanuman Baba Temple at Kashmere Gate, to offer prayers ahead of the big step.

NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, Congress MP Charanjit Singh and Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma arrive in Delhi for the oath of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.

On Rekha Gupta becoming the Delhi CM, BJP leader Tarun Chugh said, ""It is a welcome step. PM has always worked for women empowerment since May 26, 2014"

BJP leader Kapil Mishra, who will take oath as a Delhi minister today, says, "It is a historic day. The people of Delhi have accepted PM Modi's vision, which we will implement..."

Delhi New CM LIVE: Rekha Gupta has left her residence ahead of the swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan. 

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Oath Ceremony: According to sources, Mohan Singh Bisht will take oath as Deputy Speaker.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Oath Ceremony: According to sources, Vijender Gupta will be the Speaker.
 

After the oath taking ceremony this evening, the entire cabinet will visit Yamuna Ghat; the cabinet will review the cleanliness along with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.

BJP leader Kapil Mishra, who will take oath as a Delhi minister today, offers prayers at the Jhandewalan temple ahead of the swearing-in ceremony today

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta's husband, Manish Gupta says, "...We never thought that she (Rekha Gupta) would become the Chief Minister of Delhi. It seems like a miracle... It is a matter of happiness for us that the party has given us so much respect..."

Rekha Gupta owns 225 grams of gold jewellery, valued at ₹18 lakh, whereas her husband possesses 135 grams, worth ₹11 lakh. Interestingly, the newly appointed CM does not own a car, but her husband has a Maruti XL6, priced at ₹4.33 lakh.

Oath-taking ceremony LIVE updates: Before heading to Ramlila Maidan to take oath as Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta will go to the Hanuman Mandir at Marghat.

In a latest traffic update, people travelling to the New Delhi Railway Station must avoid the Ajmeri Gate route and use the Paharganj side road instead.

Delhi CM LIVE: Speaking of Rekha Gupta's stock market investments, she has invested in shares of Keshav Sahakari Bank and Hindustan Samachar Limited, with a total investment exceeding ₹9.29 lakh. Additionally, she and her spouse hold multiple LIC policies worth ₹53.68 lakh.

Rekha Gupta Oath-Taking Ceremony LIVE updates: The stage is set for the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta and her council of ministers to take place at Ramlila Maidan today.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta: The CM-designate holds ₹1.48 lakh in cash, while her bank accounts have deposits amounting to ₹72.94 lakh. She has also invested ₹53 lakh in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) policies.

Oath-taking ceremony LIVE updates: Visuals from outside Ramlila Maidan where CM designate Rekha Gupta will take oath today.

Delhi New CM LIVE: Rekha Gupta, the newly named Chief Minister of Delhi, has declared assets worth approximately ₹5.3 crore in her election affidavit. This includes liabilities of ₹1.2 crore. A law graduate, Gupta has financial investments across various sectors.

Rekha Gupta Oath Taking Ceremony: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will attend the swearing-in ceremony for the Chief Minister of Delhi at Ramlila Maidan today.

The BJP is forming a government after 27 years in Delhi. The BJP won 48 seats in a historic mandate earlier this month, ousting the Aam Aadmi Party from power. All arrangements have been made for the swearing-in function on Thursday.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, in a post on X said, "I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the top leadership for trusting me and entrusting me with the responsibility of the post of Chief Minister. This trust and support of yours has given me new energy and inspiration. I pledge that I will work with full honesty, integrity and dedication for the welfare, empowerment and overall development of every citizen of Delhi. I am fully committed to this important opportunity to take Delhi to new heights."

Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Kumar Singh are the six MLAs who will take oath as Ministers today, along with Rekha Gupta.

CM-elect Rekha Gupta's husband, Manish Gupta, told ANI, "I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah ji and the entire party leadership for expressing their faith in Rekha ji."

Having risen from the ranks and served Delhi in different organisational capacities and as a councillor, Rekha Gupta is a grassroot leader who is familiar with the issues and problems of the national capital.

Rekha Gupta's mother-in-law Meera Gupta told ANI, "Blessings to her, may she grow like this and serve the people and society."

Thanking the party high command for their belief in her, Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta said, "This for sure is a big responsibility given to me, I thank PM from the bottom of my heart, including Amit Shah and JP Nadda for believing in me, an ordinary woman. It is my privilege that I got the responsibility of Delhi and I will do my best. We will do everything in our power to fulfil the commitments that we made and PM Modi's vision for Delhi."

Ahead of her oath at the Ramlila Maidan today, Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta has said, "As the CM of Delhi I feel, everything is possible if there is Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).

The police said commandos, quick reaction teams, pcr vans, and swat teams had been deployed at strategic locations while snipers were positioned at high-rise buildings nearby. Every nook and cranny are being monitored through ai-based facial recognition cctv cameras, they added.

Around 50,000 people, including PM Modi, his cabinet colleagues and chief ministers of national democratic alliance-governed states, among others, are expected to attend the ceremony. An 'aam aadmi' guest list has been planned including gig workers, cab and auto rickshaw drivers, farmers, and chiefs of jhuggis (slums).

As per a police offiical, only authorised people will be allowed near the venue and a proper traffic plan has been chalked out; along with other emergency response teams, multiple layers of barricades will be set up to ensure the dignitaries' safety and security.

More than 25,000 security personnel and over 15 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed across the national capital today for the oath ceremony of the new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, at the Ramlila Maidan.

Rekha Gupta is set to become the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi.

In recently concluded Delhi Assembly elections, Rekha Gupta won her election from Shalimar Bagh seat by a margin of over 29,500 votes after she defeated AAP's Bandana Kumari.

Speaking of Rekha Gupta's political journey, she has a 32-year-old association with the RSS, is the national vice president of BJP Mahila Morcha and a member of the party's national executive. She was elected as councillor from North Pitampura 2010. Gupta later became a member of the National Executive of BJP in 2022. She was the BJP candidate for the Mayor post in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) 2023. Rekha Gupta was also the former mayor of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDPM).

Rekha Gupta was introduced to politics at the time when she was in college as a member of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in 1992. Rekha Gupta later became Secretary of Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) in 1996-97 and its president in 2007.

Rekha Gupta completed her graduation from Daulat Ram College of Delhi University and is a lawyer by profession.

Born in Haryana 's Julana on July 19, 1974, Rekha Gupta, who comes from a the Baniya community and has a 32-year-old association with the RSS. She is a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh.

The swearing-in ceremony of Rekha Gupta will be a grand affair and will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah amid other dignitaries.

During the Delhi CM Swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, Parvesh Verma will be taking oath as the Deputy CM of Delhi.