Delhi New CM Name announcement: Ending days of suspense, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday (February 19) appointed Rekha Gupta as the next Chief Minister of Delhi. The announcement followed a BJP legislature party meeting held at the party’s Delhi office on Wednesday evening. Gupta, 50, an MLA from Shalimar Bagh constituency, secured a victory over Aam Aadmi Party’s Bandana Kumari in the recently concluded Assembly elections. Additionally, Parvesh Verma is set to be appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi.

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In addition to Rekha Gupta, several other prominent leaders were in the running for the top post in Delhi’s political landscape. These included Parvesh Verma, who defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal; former Delhi BJP presidents Vijender Gupta and Satish Upadhyay; as well as leaders like Pawan Sharma, Ashish Sood, and Shikha Rai. The BJP has secured power after a 26-year gap, defeating the Aam Aadmi Party in the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections.

Preparations of oath-taking ceremony

Preparations for the February 20 oath-taking ceremony are in full swing at the historic Ram Leela Ground. Party leaders confirmed that the chief minister and the entire Cabinet will take their oaths in a grand ceremony, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers, and other dignitaries.

A large crowd is expected, with approximately 40 celebrities invited to the event. The ceremony, which was previously scheduled for 4:30 pm, will now take place around noon. BJP general secretaries Tarun Chug and Vinod Tawde have been appointed to oversee the preparations at Ram Leela Ground. 

For the ceremony, three stages are being set up. The main stage will feature PM Modi, Delhi’s LG Vinay Saxena, and the newly sworn-in ministers. The second stage will host Union cabinet ministers, along with chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from NDA-ruled states. The third stage will be reserved for religious leaders, saints, and other distinguished guests.

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory

Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory in preparation for the upcoming oath ceremony of Delhi’s new Chief Minister at Ramleela Ground. The event is expected to attract numerous VVIPs, VIPs, and a large crowd. To manage the expected traffic, diversions and restrictions will be in effect in areas such as Subhash Park T-Point, Raj Ghat, ITO, Ajmeri Gate, and surrounding roads from 7 am to 4 pm.

Commuters are advised to use public transport to ease congestion, avoid parking on the roadside, and only park in designated areas. The advisory also recommends taking the Paharganj side road when heading to New Delhi Railway Station. 

Delhi Election Results 2025

The BJP emerged victorious in the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5, claiming 48 out of 70 seats. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had previously held power for two terms, won just 22 seats. Meanwhile, Congress once again failed to secure any seats, marking their third consecutive loss. The results were declared on February 8.