Delhi awaits new chief minister: Will BJP pick a woman to lead Indian capital?
India News: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s return to power in Delhi after 27 years has set off intense speculation, with multiple names being discussed for the CM's post.
Two days after securing a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections 2025, the BJP is yet to declare its chief ministerial candidate. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s return to power in Delhi after 27 years has set off intense speculation, with multiple names being discussed for the CM's post.
BJP leadership in strategy talks
After the BJP won a clear majority by winning 48 out of 70 Assembly seats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP chief JP Nadda held discussions on government formation.
With the Prime Minister departing for a visit to France and the US, sources indicate that the swearing-in ceremony will be held after his return. To celebrate its political comeback in the capital, the BJP is planning a grand oath-taking event, with chief ministers from all NDA-ruled states likely to attend.
Could Delhi get its woman BJP CM?
As reported by NDTV, amid ongoing deliberations, sources suggest that a woman MLA could also be considered for the role. Among the BJP’s 48 newly elected legislators, four are women:
- Neelam Pahalwan – The first woman MLA from Najafgarh.
- Rekha Gupta – A former Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president.
- Poonam Sharma – Elected from Wazirpur.
- Shikha Roy – Defeated AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj in Greater Kailash.
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Parvesh Verma emerges as a strong contender
Parvesh Verma, who defeated the Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency, is seen as a front-runner for the post. A two-time MP from West Delhi and son of former chief minister Sahib Singh Verma, his recent victory has strengthened his position within the party.
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Other BJP leaders in the race include former Delhi BJP president and Malviya Nagar MLA Satish Upadhyay, senior leader Vijender Gupta, Janakpuri MLA Ashish Sood, and Uttam Nagar MLA Pawan Sharma.
(With inputs from agencies)