Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: BJP names Rekha Gupta as new Delhi Chief Minister

VIDEO | On Rekha Gupta being appointed as the new Delhi CM, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj (@BansuriSwaraj) says, "I would like to congratulate Rekha Gupta for being appointed as leader of the legislative party. I know that under the leadership of PM Modi she will mark a new chapter of… pic.twitter.com/BzHRzIohGJ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 19, 2025

#WATCH | As she is set to become the CM of Delhi, Rekha Gupta says, " ...I thank BJP, and I am grateful for the blessings of all of you" pic.twitter.com/LP6JkrePnd

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

​​BJP leader Rekha Gupta became the fourth chief minister of Delhi after BJP's Sushma Swaraj, Congress' Sheila Dikshit and AAP's Atishi.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rekha Gupta has been named as the next Chief Minister of Delhi. The announcement came after the BJP legislature party meeting which was held at the party's Delhi unit office on Wednesday evening.

VIDEO | Visuals from the residence of BJP leader Rekha Gupta, who is seen as a frontrunner in the race of Delhi CM. #DelhiCM pic.twitter.com/vcB4O5QWw7

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 19, 2025

#WATCH | Delhi BJP legislative party meeting to elect Chief Minister gets underway pic.twitter.com/LwpSgIT5c8

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

Legislative party meeting of BJP MLAs and central observers to pick Delhi CM begins. The name of Delhi CM will soon be announced.

MLA elect Anil Sharma arrived at the party office for the legislative party meeting to elect new Chief Minister of Delhi.

He said, "We will get to know (CM face) in half an hour. If we could wait for 11 days, let's wait for half an hour more...I am nowhere in the CM race...whatever decision the party takes, we will all agree..."

#WATCH | MLA elect Anil Sharma arrives in party office for legislative party meeting

He says, " We will get to know (CM face) in half an hour. If we could wait for 11 days, let's wait for half an hour more...I am nowhere in the CM race...whatever decision the party takes, we… pic.twitter.com/Tnf8DgAdEF

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

"You will get all the information in the next one hour," said BJP leader Ramvir Singh Bidhuri as he arrived for legislative party meeting at the party office in Delhi.

#WATCH Delhi | "You will get all the information in the next one hour," says BJP leader Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on his arrival for legislative party meeting at the party office in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/YrdLXKodfH

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

The BJP Legislature party meeting is about to begin at the Delhi BJP office to elect the leader of the legislative party. The name of the new Delhi CM will be announced soon.

BJP MLA Parvesh Verma, Vijender Gupta and other MLAs arrive at Delhi BJP office for legislative party meeting to elect Chief Minister.

#WATCH | Delhi BJP MLA Parvesh Verma arrives at the party office to attend legislative party meeting pic.twitter.com/kKePqAM5dL

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

#WATCH | Delhi BJP MLA Parvesh Verma arrives at the party office to attend legislative party meeting pic.twitter.com/kKePqAM5dL

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

#WATCH | Delhi BJP MLAs arrive to elect the leader of the legislative party. The name of the new CM of Delhi will be announced today. pic.twitter.com/RLi5CAW4Ue

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

A BJP supporter dressed as AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal outside the Delhi BJP office.

"I have done a lot of development work in my tenures - like liquor scam, DTC scam, Yamuna scam, Sheesh Mahal scam...Modi ji is cleaning the river Yamuna, but I would have done better. Now, I am going to Punjab to make it like London..." he said.

#WATCH | Outside Delhi BJP office, a BJP supporter dressed as AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal says, "I have done a lot of development work in my tenures - like liquor scam, DTC scam, Yamuna scam, Sheesh Mahal scam...Modi ji is cleaning the river Yamuna, but I would have… pic.twitter.com/Py2DW1IPi4

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

BJP-winning candidate from Moti Nagar Vidhan Sabha Harish Khurana said, "A double-engine government is going to be formed in Delhi, and soon, the government will start working. The name of the CM will be announced soon. PM Modi has selected the face for the post. Soon, everybody will know who the CM will be."

#WATCH | Delhi: BJP-winning candidate from Moti Nagar Vidhan Sabha Harish Khurana says, "A double-engine government is going to be formed in Delhi, and soon, the government will start working. The name of the CM will be announced soon. PM Modi has selected the face for the post.… pic.twitter.com/k7nt83pNQb

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

BJP leaders and party's central observers for electing Leader of Delhi Legislature Party, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankar, at Delhi BJP office.

#WATCH | BJP leaders and party's central observers for electing Leader of Delhi Legislature Party, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Om Prakash Dhankar, at Delhi BJP office pic.twitter.com/bZIp1HVXVU

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

BJP supporters rejoice as Delhi BJP MLAs are set to elect the legislative party leader who will take oath as the CM of Delhi tomorrow.

#WATCH | BJP supporters rejoice as Delhi BJP MLAs are set to elect the legislative party leader who will take oath as the CM of Delhi tomorrow pic.twitter.com/p2kKYiEBTF

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

BJP leader Ashok Goyal said, "Today, a double-engine government is going to be formed under the leadership of the BJP...After the formation of the government, Delhi will be free from pollution, and we will see a pace of development..."

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva arrived at the party office for the legislative party meeting to elect the new CM of Delhi.

He told reporters, "By 8 pm, we will tell you (media)..."

"We have invited all sections of the society of Delhi (to the Delhi CM oath ceremony)," he said.

#WATCH | Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva arrives at the party office for the legislative party meeting to elect the new CM of Delhi

He says, "By 8 pm, we will tell you (media)..." pic.twitter.com/5KBijYSeUR

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

A BJP worker dances enthusiastically outside the Delhi BJP office ahead of the announcement of the name of the new Delhi CM today.

#WATCH | A BJP worker outside the Delhi BJP office dances enthusiastically ahead of the announcement of the name of the new Delhi CM today pic.twitter.com/VS5hGu5n5w

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

Visuals captured outside the Delhi BJP offices as the name of the Delhi CM is set to be announced after the BJP Legislature Party meeting today.

#WATCH | Outside visuals from the Delhi BJP office

Today, the name of the Delhi CM will be announced after the BJP Legislature Party meeting. The swearing-in ceremony will be held tomorrow, 20th February pic.twitter.com/wT8tjwHHWq

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

Final preparations are underway for the oath ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Delhi, which is set to take place tomorrow (Feb 20) at Ramlila Maidan. 

#WATCH | Delhi | Final preparations are underway at Ramlila Maidan for the oath ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Delhi, which is scheduled for tomorrow, February 20th. pic.twitter.com/szmLUIA6RK

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

On being asked who Delhi CM will be, BJP National General Secretary Dushyant Gautam said, "This is a suspense. The legislative party will take the decision, which will be approved by the party's parliamentary board....There is no formula..."

#WATCH | Delhi | On being asked who Delhi CM will be, BJP National General Secretary Dushyant Gautam says, " This is a suspense. The legislative party will take the decision, which will be approved by the party's parliamentary board....There is no formula..." pic.twitter.com/2VEDBHcJPb

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025

VIDEO | Delhi: Here's what Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Ravindra Yadav said on security arrangements for Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony:

“The CM’s oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow, with many VIPs and a large crowd expected to attend. We have been… pic.twitter.com/YFq3pE0unR

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 19, 2025

As the Delhi Chief Minister's swearing-in ceremony nears, preparations have begun at Ram Leela Maidan in New Delhi for the grand ceremony scheduled to be held on February 20. 

As the grand swearing-in ceremony will witness several ministers and dignitaries, all roads leading to the Ram Leela Maidan will be closed from the night of February 19. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and more than 50 high-security leaders will be present at the ceremony. 

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The newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs in Delhi are set to convene at 7 pm today to elect their legislative party leader, who will subsequently take the oath as Chief Minister on February 20.

According to reports, the party is considering selecting the next Chief Minister from among the freshly elected MLAs, with a potential female candidate also in the running.

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