The swearing-in ceremony for Delhi’s new Chief Minister is expected to take place on February 19, according to news reports. The BJP legislative party meeting will reportedly be held on February 17 or 18, as preparations for government formation gain momentum following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return to the capital on Friday.
A high-level meeting is set to take place between PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda and other senior party leaders to finalise key decisions regarding the new government. Meanwhile, the BJP is scouting for a suitable venue for the grand oath-taking event, with Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Ramleela Maidan emerging as top choices, according to PTI.
This marks a historic moment for the BJP, as the party returns to power in Delhi after 26 years, dethroning the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in a landslide victory. The BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats in the February 5 assembly elections, while AAP was reduced to 22 seats. The Congress failed to win a single seat for the third consecutive time.
“A grand ceremony is on the cards to celebrate this highly cherished victory,” a senior BJP leader told PTI, adding that the final venue will be announced soon.