In a historic decision, the BJP has chosen Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA representing Shalimar Bagh, to serve as Delhi’s new Chief Minister, marking another chapter of female leadership in the state. The appointment was decided during a meeting of the party's legislative wing this evening.
Ms Gupta succeeds Atishi from the Aam Aadmi Party, following the BJP's sweeping victory that ended a decade-long rule by Arvind Kejriwal’s party in the recent assembly elections, reports NDTV.
The announcement was made via the Delhi BJP's X handle, where a translated Hindi message read, "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Rekha Gupta ji on being elected the leader of the Delhi BJP Legislative Party. We have full faith that the state will progress under your leadership."