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What former Delhi CMs Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi said as Rekha Gupta to take Delhi’s reins
First-time MLA Rekha Gupta will take oath as Delhi's new chief minister, becoming only the fourth women to hold the position.
By: Express Web Desk
New Delhi | Updated: February 19, 2025 21:51 IST
3 min read
Newly elected BJP Delhi CM Rekha Gupta at the party office, in New Delhi, Wednesday. (PTI Photo)The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced that first-time MLA Rekha Gupta will take oath as Delhi’s new chief minister, becoming only the fourth woman to hold the position. Wishes poured in from across the political spectrum for the 50-year-old advocate, with Union ministers and political rivals extending their regards.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Gupta, backing the BJP government under her leadership to “work day and night to fulfill the hopes and expectations with which the mothers and sisters of Delhi have blessed the BJP”. The senior BJP leader also reposed full faith that she will “work with dedication in the direction of the resolution taken by Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji to make Delhi one of the top capitals of the world”.
भाजपा विधायक दल की नेता चुने जाने पर श्रीमति @gupta_rekha जी को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ देता हूँ।
मुझे पूर्ण विश्वास है कि दिल्ली को दुनिया की शीर्ष राजधानियों में से एक बनाने का जो संकल्प प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी ने लिया है, आप उस दिशा में समर्पण भाव से कार्य…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 19, 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Gupta, adding he hoped that she will fulfill the promises made to the people of Delhi. “We will support her in every act she undertakes for the development and betterment of Delhi’s people,” the former Delhi CM posted on X.
Congratulating Gupta, outgoing CM and AAP leader Atishi said it was a matter of happiness that Delhi will be led by a woman. ” I hope that the promises made to the people of Delhi will be fulfilled. You will get the full support of Aam Aadmi Party for the development of Delhi,” she added.
दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री बनने पर रेखा गुप्ता जी को बधाई। यह खुशी की बात है कि दिल्ली का नेतृत्व एक महिला करेंगी। मुझे उम्मीद है कि दिल्ली वालो को किए गए वादे पूरे होंगे। दिल्ली के विकास के लिए आम आदमी पार्टी का पूरा सहयोग आपको मिलेगा।
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) February 19, 2025
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said that Gupta will “write a new chapter in Delhi,” according to news agency ANI.
#WATCH | Rekha Gupta to be Delhi Chief Minister, elected leader at BJP legislators meeting
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj says, ” She will write a new chapter in Delhi…” pic.twitter.com/7FFxZ2dWTe
— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025
Union Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Gupta on being elected the leader of the BJP legislative party in Delhi. “I firmly believe that under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and with his efforts, Delhi will become the developed capital of developed India,” the Union Defence Minister posted on X.
Union Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari too echoed the sentiment, extending his heartfelt regards. ” I am confident that under the leadership of Rekha ji, Delhi will be the pride of the country in its progress,” Gadkari wrote on X.
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