Rekha Gupta: From Delhi University Secretary to Delhi Chief Minister

Rekha Gupta: From Delhi University Secretary to Delhi's First Woman Chief Minister

Feb 20, 2025 Sumaya Rathour

First-Time MLA & CM – Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA, became Delhi’s chief minister after BJP’s victory.

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Political Journey – She started her political career with ABVP at Daulat Ram College in 1992.

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DUSU President – In 1996-97, she was elected president of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU).

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Municipal Leadership – Served as North Pitampura councillor (2007, 2012) and later became SDMC mayor.

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Women’s Empowerment – Launched “Sumedha Yojana” to support economically weaker female students in higher education.

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Electoral Victory – Won the 2025 Delhi assembly election from Shalimar Bagh (North-West) with 68,200 votes.

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