Rekha Gupta has taken oath as the Delhi chief minister, becoming the first leader from the BJP to assume the post after 27 years. While names like Parvesh Verma, Vijender Gupta and Satish Upadhyay were doing the rounds,

A first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh in the city's northwest, Ms Gupta has been viewed by many as a surprise pick by the BJP, which had two-time ex-Lok Sabha MP Parvesh Verma on the shortlist.

Rekha Gupta’s appointment as Delhi’s CM reflects BJP strategy of elevating unexpected candidates. As a former ABVP leader with deep RSS ties, Gupta’s journey exemplifies the party’s approach of leveraging grassroots connections.

Rekha Gupta took oath Thursday as Chief Minister of Delhi - the fourth woman and fourth BJP leader to hold that post - after a suspense-filled 12 days of deliberation by the party.

Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta has become Delhi's fourth woman CM as well as the fourth BJP leader to hold the post. So far, none of the previous CMs from the BJP have completed a full term in office.

First-time MLA Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi’s new chief minister on Thursday, along with her Council of Ministers, at a ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, marking

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi has written to the newly elected Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, requesting a meeting with the AAP Legislature Party on February 23 to discuss the BJP’s unfulfilled promise of giving Rs 2500 per month to women in Delhi.

Newly-elected chief minister Rekha Gupta, said that the AAP has always exploited people’s rights, so they cannot question the BJP’s work in one day