Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Rekha Gupta Announced As Delhi CM

As Rekha Gupta Becomes Delhi CM, she says 'Your Blessings Have Worked for Me'

Rekha Gupta, the newly elected Chief Minister of Delhi, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of the city, stating that their blessings played a key role in her victory. She acknowledged the support of her constituents and party workers after her resounding win in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. Gupta, who won from Shalimar Bagh with a significant margin, promised to prioritize governance and development in her tenure, vowing to work for the betterment of Delhi’s residents.

भाजपा के शीर्ष नेतृत्व एवं विधायक दल का धन्यवाद #viksitdelhi@BJP4India @BJP4Delhi @narendramodi @Virend_Sachdeva @JPNadda @praveendel @rsprasad @OPDhankar pic.twitter.com/qFe2iWq72J

— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) February 19, 2025

Rekha Gupta announced as Delhi CM

Rekha Gupta to be Delhi CM as per sources

No Deputy CM in Delhi BJP Government, Sources Confirm

Sources confirm that the Delhi BJP government will not have a Deputy Chief Minister. This decision comes ahead of the party's legislative meeting where the new CM will be elected.

Central observers departs BJP Headquarters, Meeting to begin shortly

Central observers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankar departs BJP headquarters as meetings to be begin shortly.

BJP MLA Raj Kumar Bhatia: "48 Candidates for CM Post" Ahead of Legislative Party Meeting

BJP MLA-elect Raj Kumar Bhatia has revealed that 48 candidates are being considered for the Chief Minister's post in Delhi, ahead of the party's legislative meeting. Speaking to news agency ANI, Bhatia emphasized the significance of the upcoming government formation, stating, "For us, the most important thing is that our government is forming after 27 years."

#WATCH | Ahead of the Delhi BJP legislative party meeting, BJP MLA elect Raj Kumar Bhatia says, "For us, the most important thing is that our govt is forming after 27 years...48 candidates are there for CM post..." pic.twitter.com/ikjymSG2rj

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

Delhi BJP MLAs Gather to Elect New Legislative Party Leader; CM To Be Announce Today

Delhi BJP MLAs have arrived for an important meeting to elect the new leader of the legislative party. The party is expected to announce the name of the new Chief Minister of Delhi today.

BJP Supporter Mocking Arvind Kejriwal Outside Delhi BJP Office: "I’d Have Done Better"

A BJP supporter, dressed as AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, was seen outside the Delhi BJP office mocking the Delhi Chief Minister. The supporter humorously claimed responsibility for several alleged scams during Kejriwal's tenure, including the liquor, DTC, Yamuna, and Sheesh Mahal scams. He also mocked Kejriwal’s efforts to clean the Yamuna River, stating, "Modi ji is cleaning the river, but I would have done better." The supporter added that he was heading to Punjab to transform it into "London." The satirical stunt highlights the ongoing political tensions between the BJP and AAP in the capital.

#WATCH | Outside Delhi BJP office, a BJP supporter dressed as AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal says, "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… pic.twitter.com/Py2DW1IPi4

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

BJP Workers Gather in Large Numbers Ahead of Delhi CM Announcement

Party workers have gathered in large numbers outside the BJP office in Delhi, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new Chief Minister of Delhi. The name will be finalized during the BJP Legislative Party meeting today. The swearing-in ceremony for the new CM is scheduled for tomorrow, February 20th.

#WATCH | 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 pic.twitter.com/wT8tjwHHWq — ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

Over 25,000 Security Personnel Deployed for CM Oath Ceremony at Ramlila Maidan

More than 25,000 security personnel will be stationed across central, north, and New Delhi for the swearing-in of the new chief minister at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. The ceremony, scheduled for 12 pm, will be attended by top BJP leaders and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states.

Women CM Contenders in BJP’s Delhi Chief Minister Race

The BJP is yet to announce its Delhi Chief Minister candidate, but speculation is rising about a possible woman leader. Rekha Gupta, who won from Shalimar Bagh, and Shikha Roy from Greater Kailash are among the potential contenders. If not women contender, the BJP is also considering Vijender Gupta, a prominent Baniya Samaj leader, as a frontrunner for the role.

PM Modi, Amit Shah To Attend Delhi CM Swearing-In Ceremony, UP CM Yogi To Skip

The swearing-in ceremony of Delhi's new Chief Minister and cabinet will take place at Ramlila Maidan tomorrow, February 20, starting at 11 AM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Union Ministers, and NDA Chief Ministers and Deputy CMs will witness the event. The oath will be administered by Lt Governor VK Saxena at 12:35 PM. However, UP CM Yogi Adityanath will skip the ceremony due to the budget presentation in the UP assembly on the same day.

BJP Invites People to Ramlila Maidan for Delhi Swearing-In Ceremony

The BJP's Delhi wing has issued an invitation on X , urging people to attend the swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan. The post reads, "A new chapter of Delhi’s progress is about to begin. With the ‘Developed Delhi Pledge Ceremony’, we all will together move towards new heights of development in Delhi. Come to Ramlila Maidan and be a witness to this historic moment!"

दिल्ली की प्रगति का नया अध्याय शुरू होने जा रहा है। ‘विकसित दिल्ली शपथ समारोह’ के साथ ही हम सभी मिलकर दिल्ली में विकास की नई ऊंचाइयों की ओर अग्रसर होंगे।

आइए रामलीला मैदान, और इस ऐतिहासिक पल के साक्षी बनें !#ViksitDelhi pic.twitter.com/HJ6zoOl0dx — BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) February 19, 2025

Official Schedule Released for February 20 Delhi CM Oath Ceremony

The Government of Delhi has unveiled the detailed schedule for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Council of Ministers at Ramlila Maidan on February 20. The event will begin at 11:00 AM, with the oath-taking ceremony set to start at 12:31 PM. The Lieutenant Governor will administer the oath to the Chief Minister and Ministers, marking the official start of the new government. The ceremony will conclude by 1:00 PM.

BJP Appoints Ravi Shankar Prasad and OP Dhankar as Central Observers

The BJP has appointed Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankar as central observers for selecting Delhi's next Chief Minister following their recent assembly election victory.