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Rekha Gupta, the BJP MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi at a grand ceremony held at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. The event witnessed a large gathering of party leaders, supporters, and dignitaries.
Alongside Rekha Gupta, Parvesh Verma and Manjinder Singh Sirsa also took oaths as ministers during the ceremony at Ramlila Maidan. Both leaders were greeted with cheers from the audience as they assumed their new roles in the Delhi cabinet.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Ramlila Maidan to attend the oath ceremony of Delhi CM designate Rekha Gupta pic.twitter.com/mmncYl3bku
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Amit Shah and Other Political Leaders Attend the Ceremony
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah was present at the swearing-in ceremony, adding to the significance of the event. Several other prominent political figures were also in attendance, reflecting the importance of the occasion in Delhi’s political landscape.
Interestingly, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal was spotted at the ceremony, showcasing a rare moment of political presence across party lines. Her attendance was noted by many and added a unique dimension to the event.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Joins the Celebrations
The event saw the participation of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who joined fellow ministers at Ramlila Maidan to witness Rekha Gupta’s oath-taking ceremony. His presence underscored the national importance of the event.
The ceremony was marked by the presence of several chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from various states, including:
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar]
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
Rajasthan CM Bhajalal Sharma
UP Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
Bihar Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha
Their attendance highlighted the political significance of the new Delhi government.
PM Modi Shares the Stage with New Delhi CM
The ceremony reached its climax when Prime Minister Narendra Modi took centre stage alongside the newly sworn-in Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Their appearance together was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience, symbolizing the beginning of a new political chapter in Delhi’s governance.
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