Atishi with other AAP MLAs protesting over removal of BR Ambedkar’s potraits from CM’s office (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Atishi, the leader of the opposition in the Delhi assembly, on Friday wrote a letter to speaker Vijender Gupta, criticising the “inaction” against BJP MLAs and suspension of the AAP MLAs from the House.In the letter,…
NEW DELHI: Chief minister Rekha Gupta and her ministers, sworn in on Thursday at a public function at Ramlila Maidan that was attended by PM Modi, Union ministers and many chief ministers, hit the ground running. Soon after a visit to the secretariat, the cabinet were on the Yamuna banks before convening for a meeting…
NEW DELHI: Rekha Gupta, BJP MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi on Thursday, marking the beginning of a new government in the capital under the BJP rule after 27 years. She took the oath of office alongside six BJP MLAs who have been appointed as cabinet ministers. The…
NEW DELHI: First-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, Rekha Gupta, on Thursday sworn in as chief minister of Delhi at Ramlila Maidan. The oath-taking ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Cabinet colleagues and chief ministers of National Democratic Alliance-governed states, among others.Along with Gupta, leaders including Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood,…
Rekha Gupta, Delhi’s chief minister-designate, reaffirmed a commitment to provide Rs 2,500 monthly financial aid to women, with the first installment by March 8. NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister-designate Rekha Gupta on Thursday reaffirmed her government’s promise of providing Rs 2,500 monthly financial aid to women, assuring that the first installment would be credited by…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Alka Lamba congratulated newly elected Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday, expressing hope that her leadership would ensure a cleaner Yamuna and improved women’s safety. Sharing an old photo from 1995, Lamba recalled taking oath alongside Gupta—Lamba as DUSU President from NSUI and Gupta as General Secretary from ABVP. “Congratulations…
NEW DELHI: Another state, another surprise pick. The BJP has done it again. On Wednesday, the BJP, which returned to power in Delhi after 27 long years, picked first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as its chief minister. While the announcement ended days of suspense and speculation, it did reinforce the notion that being a heavyweight or…
NEW DELHI: Former chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Wednesday congratulated Rekha Gupta on being named Delhi CM by the Bharatiya Janata Party.Atishi congratulated Gupta while emphasising the importance of fulfilling the promises made by the BJP to the people of Delhi. “I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Rekha…
BJP supporters celebrate amid its legislature party meeting, outside the party office in New Delhi. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Delhi witnessed jubilant scenes outside Rekha Gupta’s residence on Wednesday evening after reports emerged that the BJP MLA-elect will be the next chief minister of the national capital. Supporters gathered in large numbers, waving party flags, bursting…
NEW DELHI: Rekha Gupta has been announced as next chief minister of Delhi, marking the BJP’s comeback in the national capital after 27 years.Rekha, a first-time MLA, won the Shalimar Bagh constituency in the Delhi assembly elections, defeating AAP’s Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes. This victory marked the end of AAP’s decade-long stronghold in the…
