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The announcement came eleven days after the results of the Delhi elections were declared, following widespread speculation on who would take the reins of power in Delhi
BJP leader Rekha Gupta. (PTI file photo)
BJP leader Rekha Gupta has been elected as the Chief Minister of Delhi, after being named the leader of the BJP Legislature Party. She is the fourth woman to assume this role in the national capital.
The announcement came eleven days after the results of the Delhi elections were declared, following widespread speculation on who would take the reins of power in Delhi. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had secured victory in 48 out of 70 seats, marking their return to power in Delhi after 27 years.
Gupta’s election has been widely celebrated across social media platforms, with congratulations pouring in from politicians of both the BJP and opposition parties.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his heartfelt congratulations, saying, “I am fully confident that you will work with dedication towards fulfilling the resolve made by Prime Minister Mr. @narendramodi 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
Shah further added: “I trust that under your leadership, the BJP government will work day and night to meet the hopes and expectations with which the mothers and sisters of Delhi have blessed the BJP.”
Union Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari extended his heartfelt congratulations to Gupta, saying, “I am confident that under the leadership of Rekha ji, Delhi will be a source of pride for the nation in its progress.”
दिल्ली में भाजपा विधायक दल की नेता और मुख्यमंत्री के तौर पर श्रीमती @gupta_rekha जी के चयन पर उनका हृदय से अभिनंदन। रेखा जी के नेतृत्व में दिल्ली प्रगति में देश का अभिमान होगा, यह मुझे विश्वास है।— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 19, 2025
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his best wishes, writing, “Under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and with his efforts, I firmly believe that Delhi will become the developed capital of a developed India.”
दिल्ली में श्रीमती @gupta_rekha जी को भाजपा विधायक दल का नेता चुने जाने पर बहुत बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के मार्गदर्शन में और उनके प्रयासों से दिल्ली विकसित भारत की विकसित राजधानी बनेगी, ऐसा मेरा पक्का विश्वास है।— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 19, 2025
Meanwhile, former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also took to social media to congratulate Gupta, writing, “I hope she fulfills all the promises made to the people of Delhi. We will support her in every endeavor for the development and welfare of Delhi’s citizens.”
दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री बनने पर रेखा गुप्ता जी को बहुत बहुत बधाई। मैं उम्मीद करता हूँ कि दिल्ली की जनता को किए गए सारे वादे वे पूरे करेंगी। दिल्ली की जनता के विकास और भले के हर कार्य में हम उन्हें सहयोग करेंगे।— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 19, 2025
Atishi, ex-Delhi CM and senior AAP leader, also sent her well-wishes: “It is a matter of joy that a woman will lead Delhi. I hope that the promises made to the people of Delhi will be fulfilled. You will receive full support from the Aam Aadmi Party for the development of Delhi.”
Congress leader Alka Lamba shared an old photo from 1995 with Gupta. Lamba wrote, “This memorable photo from 1995 – when I and Rekha Gupta took the oath together – I won the position of President of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) from @nsui and Rekha won the position of General Secretary from #ABVP.”
1995 की यह यादगार तस्वीर – जब मैंने और रेखा गुप्ता ने एक साथ शपथ ग्रहण की थी-मैंने @nsui से दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय छात्र संघ (DUSU) #अध्यक्ष पद पर जीत हासिल की थी और रेखा ने #ABVP से #महासचिव पद पर जीत हासिल की थी- रेखा गुप्ता को बधाई और शुभकामनाएँ.दिल्ली को चौथी महिला… pic.twitter.com/csM1Rmwu9y— Alka Lamba 🇮🇳 (@LambaAlka) February 19, 2025
“Congratulations and best wishes to Rekha Gupta. Congratulations on Delhi getting its fourth female Chief Minister and we #Delhi folks hope that #MotherYamuna will be clean and #daughters will be safe,” Lamba added.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also congratulated Gupta on Facebook. He wrote: “I am fully confident that under the guidance of respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, your leadership will take Delhi’s progress to new heights, ensuring comprehensive and inclusive development for the city.”
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wrote: “Congratulations @gupta_rekha on being elected leader of the legislative party of @BJP4Delhi. Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi and with the guidance of @BJP4India president @JPNadda, I am confident that our government will serve the people of Delhi to meet with their aspirations.”