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Rekha Gupta interview: ‘Regular girl from regular family is now CM… will fulfill all promises made to Delhi’

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Exclusive Interview: Rekha Gupta is a first-time MLA Shalimar Bagh. A former president of the Delhi University Students’ Union, Gupta is also a three-time MCD councillor with vast administrative experience

Rekha Gupta celebrates after being named the Chief Minister of Delhi on Wednesday. (Express Photo: Gajendra Yadav)

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Interview: Rekha Gupta, the first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh who is all set to take oath as the next chief minister of Delhi, is ready to get the ground running, promising to fulfill the commitments the BJP made to the people of the Capital ahead of the Assembly polls.

Talking to The Indian Express after staking claim to the CM’s post, Gupta said that under her leadership, all the promises made by the party will be fulfilled at the earliest. Excerpts:

How did you feel about being chosen as the new Chief Minister?

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This is nothing but Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of development led by the women of the country. He gave a chance to a regular girl of a regular family. It’s a big moment for all the women of the country.

What are your top priorities after becoming the CM?

My priorities will be fulfilling the commitment we have made to Delhi and working on the vision of PM Modi. Our team of 48 MLAs will be working towards that. I thank the Prime Minister and the party leadership and will continue working with utmost honesty.

What new initiatives can Delhiites expect under your leadership?

Delhi will be seeing a new chapter of development under the BJP and Delhiites will be getting what they deserve in the next five years. Whatever schemes have been started for women by PM Modi, we will implement them all.

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