Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday (June 6) and addressed the Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention at Thyagaraj Sports Complex in the national capital.&nbsp;Over &nbsp;6,000 young participants from across the country, representing diverse backgrounds including students, young professionals, young women, entrepreneurs, content creators, innovators, emerging leaders and achievers took part in the convention.&nbsp;The huge gathering and enthusiasm among the crowd was a testimony of &nbsp;the transformative role of youth in nation-building and India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.Speaking at the event Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hailed the determination, and hard work of India's youth.&nbsp;"India’s youth are poised to lead the nation to greater heights through their talent, determination, and hard work," said CM Rekha Gupta.&nbsp;She observed that excellence in any field is built on perseverance, discipline, and dedication, and commended the accomplishments of young Indians across sports, entrepreneurship, content creation, the arts, and public service.&nbsp;Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, also highlighted the importance of youth in nation building.&nbsp;"The youth are our strength, our pride, our resolve and our future. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, unprecedented opportunities have been created for young Indians to innovate, excel and contribute to nation-building. Whether in startups, sports, public service, entrepreneurship or creative fields, young Indians are demonstrating their talent and enhancing the country's global standing," said Mandaviya.&nbsp;MY Bharat Youth Convention, which witnesses the participation of over 6,000 young people, showcases major youth engagement initiatives undertaken across the country

Over  6,000 young participants from across the country, representing diverse backgrounds including students, young professionals, young women took part in the convention.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday (June 6) and addressed the Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention at Thyagaraj Sports Complex in the national capital. Over 6,000 young participants from across the country, representing diverse backgrounds including students, young professionals, young women, entrepreneurs, content creators, innovators, emerging leaders and achievers took part in the convention. The huge gathering and enthusiasm among the crowd was a testimony of the transformative role of youth in nation-building and India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Speaking at the event Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hailed the determination, and hard work of India's youth. "India’s youth are poised to lead the nation to greater heights through their talent, determination, and hard work," said CM Rekha Gupta. She observed that excellence in any field is built on perseverance, discipline, and dedication, and commended the accomplishments of young Indians across sports, entrepreneurship, content creation, the arts, and public service. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, also highlighted the importance of youth in nation building. "The youth are our strength, our pride, our resolve and our future. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, unprecedented opportunities have been created for young Indians to innovate, excel and contribute to nation-building. Whether in startups, sports, public service, entrepreneurship or creative fields, young Indians are demonstrating their talent and enhancing the country's global standing," said Mandaviya. MY Bharat Youth Convention, which witnesses the participation of over 6,000 young people, showcases major youth engagement initiatives undertaken across the country

Over &nbsp;6,000 young participants from across the country, representing diverse backgrounds including students, young professionals, young women took part in the convention.

Youth for Viksit Bharat: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hail youth power

The Delhi Chief Minister in her endeavour to make the capital a much better city to live has focused on improving the health services further. And in order to achieve this goal over 40 medical, paramedical, and administrative officers and employees working under the Central Procurement Agency (CPA) operating under the Department of Health and Family Welfare of the Health Department have been transferred.The transfers have been made keeping in view the Delhi government's promise under CM Rekha Gupta of providing better medical facilities to the residents of the city.The Chief Minister informed that 10 doctors, including HOO (Head of Office) Dr. Vinod Kumar Ranga, have been transferred in the CPA. Apart from this, 19 employees have been transferred to strengthen paramedical services. This includes pharmacists, junior medical lab technicians, lab attendants, drivers, etc.In order to increase efficiency in administrative works, 10 employees of Section Officer, Senior Assistant, and Junior Assistant levels have also been transferred. During the review of human resources, the status of officers and employees working in the CPA has also been assessed. Along with this, information on such employees has also been compiled who are on the pay scale of CPA but are working in other offices, so that more effective utilization of available resources can be ensured.CPA is an important center of the Delhi Government's health system, from where the work of procurement and supply of medicines, medical equipment, and other essential health materials is operated.In order to expedite departmental works, additional responsibilities of operating the Project Branch, Caretaking Branch, Store and Purchase Branch, Computer Cell, Mobile Health Scheme, PGMS, RTI, Child Rights, Health Mela, Hospital Coordination, and other important units has been given to the respective officers.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the necessary steps have been taken to ensure that the procurement and supply system of medicines and medical materials is fully strengthened and better and time-bound health services are available to the residents of Delhi.

In order to increase efficiency in administrative works, 10 employees of Section Officer, Senior Assistant, and Junior Assistant levels have also been transferred.

The Delhi Chief Minister in her endeavour to make the capital a much better city to live has focused on improving the health services further. And in order to achieve this goal over 40 medical, paramedical, and administrative officers and employees working under the Central Procurement Agency (CPA) operating under the Department of Health and Family Welfare of the Health Department have been transferred. The transfers have been made keeping in view the Delhi government's promise under CM Rekha Gupta of providing better medical facilities to the residents of the city. The Chief Minister informed that 10 doctors, including HOO (Head of Office) Dr. Vinod Kumar Ranga, have been transferred in the CPA. Apart from this, 19 employees have been transferred to strengthen paramedical services. This includes pharmacists, junior medical lab technicians, lab attendants, drivers, etc. In order to increase efficiency in administrative works, 10 employees of Section Officer, Senior Assistant, and Junior Assistant levels have also been transferred. During the review of human resources, the status of officers and employees working in the CPA has also been assessed. Along with this, information on such employees has also been compiled who are on the pay scale of CPA but are working in other offices, so that more effective utilization of available resources can be ensured. CPA is an important center of the Delhi Government's health system, from where the work of procurement and supply of medicines, medical equipment, and other essential health materials is operated. In order to expedite departmental works, additional responsibilities of operating the Project Branch, Caretaking Branch, Store and Purchase Branch, Computer Cell, Mobile Health Scheme, PGMS, RTI, Child Rights, Health Mela, Hospital Coordination, and other important units has been given to the respective officers. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the necessary steps have been taken to ensure that the procurement and supply system of medicines and medical materials is fully strengthened and better and time-bound health services are available to the residents of Delhi.

In order to increase efficiency in administrative works, 10 employees of Section Officer, Senior Assistant, and Junior Assistant levels have also been transferred.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta overhauls health system, transfers 40 doctors and officers to strengthen CPA

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (August 20) reacted after being attacked by a man during a public meeting at her residence. Calling the attack a "cowardly attempt" on the resolve to serve Delhi, the chief minister said that she was in shock after the attack. The Delhi chief minister shared a post on X, saying that earlier she was in shock, but is better now.&nbsp;Rekha Gupta wrote, "The attack on me during this morning's public hearing was not just an attack on me, but a cowardly attempt on our resolve to serve Delhi and work for the welfare of the people."&nbsp;She further requested all her well-wishers not to trouble themselves by coming to meet her at her residence. "I will soon be seen working among you again," she said.

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&nbsp;The chief minister said that such attacks can never break her spirit or her resolve to serve the people of Delhi."Now, I will be among you with even more energy and dedication than before," she added. "Public hearings and the resolution of people's problems will continue with the same seriousness and commitment as before. Your trust and support are my greatest strength."&nbsp;The chief minister of the national capital expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the immense love, blessings, and good wishes.<h2>How was Rekha Gupta attacked?</h2>The Delhi chief minister witnessed a shocking incident this morning during the "jan sunvai" at her residence. A man tried to pull her while giving her a paper, probably of his grievances.&nbsp;Following that, the CM hit her head on the table, injuring herself. The accused was identified as Rajesh Bhaiji, 41, from Rajkot, Gujarat.&nbsp;"A person attacked CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai today. The accused has been nabbed by the Delhi Police and is being questioned," the Delhi CMO said.<h2>Why did he attack?</h2>Khimji reportedly loves dogs and was angry over the top court order, his mother told the media.&nbsp;"My son loves dogs. He was angry after the Supreme Court's order against stray dogs. And left for Delhi soon after. We don't know anything else," said Khimji's mother, identified as Bhanuben.&nbsp;She also claimed that the accused suffered from mental illness and had attacked his family members on several occasions.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Wednesday evening shared a post on X, after being attacked by a man. She called it a "cowardly attack", adding that such attacks can never break her spirit.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (August 20) reacted after being attacked by a man during a public meeting at her residence. Calling the attack a "cowardly attempt" on the resolve to serve Delhi, the chief minister said that she was in shock after the attack. The Delhi chief minister shared a post on X, saying that earlier she was in shock, but is better now. Rekha Gupta wrote, "The attack on me during this morning's public hearing was not just an attack on me, but a cowardly attempt on our resolve to serve Delhi and work for the welfare of the people." She further requested all her well-wishers not to trouble themselves by coming to meet her at her residence. "I will soon be seen working among you again," she said.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Wednesday evening shared a post on X, after being attacked by a man. She called it a "cowardly attack", adding that such attacks can never break her spirit.

'Cowardly attempt, was in shock': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta breaks silence after being attacked at her residence - Here's what she said

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her cabinet ministers took part in the Yamuna 'aarti' at Vasudev Ghat in the national capital on Thursday (Feb 20), marking their first official event after assuming office.
Several key ministers, including Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh, attended the 'aarti' along with other BJP leaders.
<h2>'Maa Yamuna has blessed us'</h2>
Cleaning the Yamuna River was a major poll promise of the BJP, which has long been a point of contention between the saffron party and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
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Before the first cabinet meeting, CM Gupta, accompanied by Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and her ministers, performed 'Maa Yamuna puja' and then conducted the aarti. The event saw the playing of Ram bhajans, with chants of "Jai Shree Ram" and "Yamuna Maiya Ki Jai" resonating at the ghat, as reported by PTI.
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Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta said, &ldquo;Today, during the aarti of Maa Yamuna, we remembered our resolution to clean the river. We will use the needed resources, and it will be our priority.&rdquo;
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva added, &ldquo;We have made a promise regarding Yamuna&hellip; Maa Yamuna has blessed us. BJP's Delhi government will work to ensure that Yamuna is clean.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The issue of Yamuna pollution and its cleanup was a key flashpoint between the BJP and AAP during the Delhi assembly election campaign.
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Earlier in the day, Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was sworn in as Delhi&rsquo;s chief minister by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena at a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan. Her council of ministers, including Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma&mdash;who defeated former CM Arvind Kejriwal, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Singh&mdash;also took the oath of office.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News: Cleaning the Yamuna River was a major poll promise of the BJP, which has long been a point of contention between the saffron party and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her cabinet ministers took part in the Yamuna 'aarti' at Vasudev Ghat in the national capital on Thursday (Feb 20), marking their first official event after assuming office. Several key ministers, including Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh, attended the 'aarti' along with other BJP leaders. 'Maa Yamuna has blessed us' Cleaning the Yamuna River was a major poll promise of the BJP, which has long been a point of contention between the saffron party and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). #WATCH | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says, "Today, during the aarti of Maa Yamuna, we remembered our resolution to clean the river. We will use the needed resources, and it will be our priority..." pic.twitter.com/KmAfhJxUKN — ANI (@ANI) February 20, 2025 Before the first cabinet meeting, CM Gupta, accompanied by Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and her ministers, performed 'Maa Yamuna puja' and then conducted the aarti. The event saw the playing of Ram bhajans, with chants of "Jai Shree Ram" and "Yamuna Maiya Ki Jai" resonating at the ghat, as reported by PTI. Also read: Alka Lamba shares memories from college days with new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, posts picture online Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta said, “Today, during the aarti of Maa Yamuna, we remembered our resolution to clean the river. We will use the needed resources, and it will be our priority.” Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva added, “We have made a promise regarding Yamuna… Maa Yamuna has blessed us. BJP's Delhi government will work to ensure that Yamuna is clean.” The issue of Yamuna pollution and its cleanup was a key flashpoint between the BJP and AAP during the Delhi assembly election campaign. Also read: Will Atishi lead opposition, make it women-ruled Delhi Assembly with CM Rekha Gupta? Earlier in the day, Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was sworn in as Delhi’s chief minister by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena at a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan. Her council of ministers, including Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma—who defeated former CM Arvind Kejriwal, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Singh—also took the oath of office. (With inputs from agencies)

Rekha Gupta’s first action as Delhi CM? Grand ‘Yamuna aarti’ with BJP ministers | Watch

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday (Feb 19) announced the name of first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as the next Chief Minister of Delhi. The announcement was made after a meeting of the Legislature Party was held in the evening.&nbsp;
Gupta, 50-year-old MLA from Shalimar Bagh constituency, defeated Aam Aadmi Party's leader Bandana Kumari in the recently held Assembly elections. She will be taking the oath at the Ram Leela Maidan on Thursday at 12 noon.
"Committed to taking Delhi to new heights," Rekha Gupta said after being elected as the new Delhi Chief Minister. &nbsp;She further vowed to work with "full honesty, integrity and dedication for the welfare, empowerment and overall development of every citizen of Delhi".&nbsp;
She also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all the BJP MLAs for giving her the responsibility.&nbsp;
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मुझ पर विश्वास कर मुख्यमंत्री पद का दायित्व सौंपने के लिए मैं सभी शीर्ष नेतृत्व का हृदय से आभार व्यक्त करती हूं। आपके इस विश्वास और समर्थन ने मुझे नई ऊर्जा और प्रेरणा दी है। मैं संकल्प लेती हूं कि दिल्ली के हर नागरिक के कल्याण, सशक्तिकरण और समग्र विकास के लिए पूरी ईमानदारी,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/eYM6X6ptzn">pic.twitter.com/eYM6X6ptzn</a>
&mdash; Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) <a href="https://twitter.com/gupta_rekha/status/1892229877878661572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Rekha Gupta, a former president of Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU), will be the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi after&nbsp;Sushma Swaraj of BJP, Sheila Dikshit of Congress, and Atishi of Aam Aadmi Party.&nbsp; Meanwhile, Parvesh Verma will be the Deputy Chief Minister. He got the title of "giant killer" after defeating Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi assembly seat.&nbsp;
The BJP returned to power in Delhi with a landslide victory, securing 48 out of 70 assembly seats and ending a 27-year-long wait.
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In contrast, the erstwhile Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced a significant defeat, winning just 22 seats, while the Congress failed to open its account for the third time in a row.
BJP Delhi shared a post on X, congratulating Rekha Gupta for being elected as the leader of the Delhi BJP Legislative Party.
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"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," the post read.&nbsp;
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श्रीमती रेखा गुप्ता जी को दिल्ली भाजपा विधायक दल का नेता चुने जाने पर हार्दिक बधाई एवं अशेष शुभकामनाएँ। हमें पूर्ण विश्वास है कि आपके नेतृत्व में प्रदेश उत्तरोत्तर प्रगति करेगा। <a href="https://t.co/K8Mu5SyvdV">pic.twitter.com/K8Mu5SyvdV</a>
&mdash; BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4Delhi/status/1892223964044308535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2025</a></blockquote>

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The swearing-in ceremony of the Delhi CM is scheduled to be held at Ram Leela Maidan on Thursday (Feb 20) at 11 am. The grand event is expected to witness musical performances ahead of the oath-taking ceremony.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders will attend the oath-taking ceremony. Moreover, all Union Ministers and NDA leaders have also been invited to attend the ceremony.
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<h2>What all to expect at the ceremony?</h2>
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.&nbsp;
To ensure safety, only VVIP vehicles will be allowed entry.&nbsp;
The ceremony will be attended by about 30,000 guests.
Before the ceremony, a colourful musical programme will be held on the stage of Ram Leela Maidan.&nbsp;
Popular singer Kailash Kher will be performing at the ceremony.&nbsp;
More than 50 film stars, including Akshay Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Hema Malini, and Kailash Kher will be present to witness the Delhi CM's swearing-in ceremony.&nbsp;
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Moreover, famous industrialists Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and a dozen others will also be present at Ramlila Maidan.
(With inputs from agencies)

India news: Gupta, 50-year-old MLA from Shalimar Bagh constituency, defeated Aam Aadmi Party's leader Bandana Kumari in the recently held Assembly election.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday (Feb 19) announced the name of first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as the next Chief Minister of Delhi. The announcement was made after a meeting of the Legislature Party was held in the evening. Gupta, 50-year-old MLA from Shalimar Bagh constituency, defeated Aam Aadmi Party's leader Bandana Kumari in the recently held Assembly elections. She will be taking the oath at the Ram Leela Maidan on Thursday at 12 noon. "Committed to taking Delhi to new heights," Rekha Gupta said after being elected as the new Delhi Chief Minister. She further vowed to work with "full honesty, integrity and dedication for the welfare, empowerment and overall development of every citizen of Delhi". She also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all the BJP MLAs for giving her the responsibility. मुझ पर विश्वास कर मुख्यमंत्री पद का दायित्व सौंपने के लिए मैं सभी शीर्ष नेतृत्व का हृदय से आभार व्यक्त करती हूं। आपके इस विश्वास और समर्थन ने मुझे नई ऊर्जा और प्रेरणा दी है। मैं संकल्प लेती हूं कि दिल्ली के हर नागरिक के कल्याण, सशक्तिकरण और समग्र विकास के लिए पूरी ईमानदारी,… pic.twitter.com/eYM6X6ptzn — Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) February 19, 2025 Rekha Gupta, a former president of Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU), will be the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj of BJP, Sheila Dikshit of Congress, and Atishi of Aam Aadmi Party. Meanwhile, Parvesh Verma will be the Deputy Chief Minister. He got the title of "giant killer" after defeating Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi assembly seat. The BJP returned to power in Delhi with a landslide victory, securing 48 out of 70 assembly seats and ending a 27-year-long wait. Also read: Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: BJP names Rekha Gupta as new Delhi Chief Minister In contrast, the erstwhile Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced a significant defeat, winning just 22 seats, while the Congress failed to open its account for the third time in a row. BJP Delhi shared a post on X, congratulating Rekha Gupta for being elected as the leader of the Delhi BJP Legislative Party. Also read: Delhi CM announcement: Will BJP select a female face? Party set to hold key meeting at 7 pm "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," the post read. श्रीमती रेखा गुप्ता जी को दिल्ली भाजपा विधायक दल का नेता चुने जाने पर हार्दिक बधाई एवं अशेष शुभकामनाएँ। हमें पूर्ण विश्वास है कि आपके नेतृत्व में प्रदेश उत्तरोत्तर प्रगति करेगा। pic.twitter.com/K8Mu5SyvdV — BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) February 19, 2025 The swearing-in ceremony of the Delhi CM is scheduled to be held at Ram Leela Maidan on Thursday (Feb 20) at 11 am. The grand event is expected to witness musical performances ahead of the oath-taking ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders will attend the oath-taking ceremony. Moreover, all Union Ministers and NDA leaders have also been invited to attend the ceremony. Also read: WATCH | Preparations underway for Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony, invitations sent, but face remains a mystery What all to expect at the ceremony? 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. To ensure safety, only VVIP vehicles will be allowed entry. The ceremony will be attended by about 30,000 guests. Before the ceremony, a colourful musical programme will be held on the stage of Ram Leela Maidan. Popular singer Kailash Kher will be performing at the ceremony. More than 50 film stars, including Akshay Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Hema Malini, and Kailash Kher will be present to witness the Delhi CM's swearing-in ceremony. Also read: Delhi Assembly Elections Results 2025: Delhi CM Atishi wins from Kalkaji constituency Moreover, famous industrialists Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and a dozen others will also be present at Ramlila Maidan. (With inputs from agencies)

Rekha Gupta named next Delhi Chief Minister, becomes fourth woman to lead Indian capital

Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named Rekha Gupta as Delhi&rsquo;s new Chief Minister after the Legislature Party meeting scheduled for Wednesday (February 19).
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<h2 data-start="264" data-end="415">Preparations for the oath-taking ceremony in full swing</h2>
Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing for the oath-taking ceremony, which will take place at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday at 11:00 AM. The event is expected to be grand, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders in attendance.
<h2 data-start="417" data-end="689">BJP's historic comeback in Delhi after 27 years</h2>
The BJP&rsquo;s return to power in Delhi comes after a landslide victory, securing 48 out of 70 assembly seats and ending a 27-year-long wait. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced a significant defeat, winning just 22 seats, while the Congress failed to open its account for the third time in a row.
On Sunday, AAP leader Atishi stepped down as Delhi&rsquo;s Chief Minister, submitting her resignation to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at Raj Niwas. Following this, LG Saxena dissolved the Seventh Legislative Assembly of Delhi with immediate effect.
Follow live updates here:

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VIDEO | On Rekha Gupta being appointed as the new Delhi CM, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj (<a href="https://twitter.com/BansuriSwaraj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BansuriSwaraj</a>) 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&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/BzHRzIohGJ">pic.twitter.com/BzHRzIohGJ</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj congratulates new Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | 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" <a href="https://t.co/LP6JkrePnd">pic.twitter.com/LP6JkrePnd</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: 'Grateful' Rekha Gupta thanks BJP leadership

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

Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Delhi gets its fourth woman chief minister

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.

Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Rekha Gupta to be the new Chief Minister of Delhi

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VIDEO | Visuals from the residence of BJP leader Rekha Gupta, who is seen as a frontrunner in the race of Delhi CM. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiCM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiCM</a> <a href="https://t.co/vcB4O5QWw7">pic.twitter.com/vcB4O5QWw7</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Joyous mood at BJP leader Rekha Gupta's residence ahead of official CM announcement

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi BJP legislative party meeting to elect Chief Minister gets underway <a href="https://t.co/LwpSgIT5c8">pic.twitter.com/LwpSgIT5c8</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Legislative party meeting of BJP MLAs to pick Delhi CM underway

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

Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Legislative party meeting of BJP MLAs to pick Delhi CM begins

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..."
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | 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&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Tnf8DgAdEF">pic.twitter.com/Tnf8DgAdEF</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE:  'We will get to know (CM face) in half an hour', MLA elect Anil Sharma

"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.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> 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. <a href="https://t.co/YrdLXKodfH">pic.twitter.com/YrdLXKodfH</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE:  'You will get information in next one hour,' BJP leader Ramvir Singh Bidhuri 

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.

Delhi CM Announcement LIVE:  BJP Legislature party meeting about to begin

BJP MLA Parvesh Verma, Vijender Gupta and other MLAs arrive at Delhi BJP office for legislative party meeting to elect Chief Minister.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi BJP MLA Parvesh Verma arrives at the party office to attend legislative party meeting <a href="https://t.co/kKePqAM5dL">pic.twitter.com/kKePqAM5dL</a>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi BJP MLA Parvesh Verma arrives at the party office to attend legislative party meeting <a href="https://t.co/kKePqAM5dL">pic.twitter.com/kKePqAM5dL</a>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi BJP MLAs arrive to elect the leader of the legislative party. The name of the new CM of Delhi will be announced today. <a href="https://t.co/RLi5CAW4Ue">pic.twitter.com/RLi5CAW4Ue</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: BJP MLAs arrive at Delhi BJP office to elect Chief Minister

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.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | 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&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Py2DW1IPi4">pic.twitter.com/Py2DW1IPi4</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: BJP supporter dressed as AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal | WATCH 

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."
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | 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.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/k7nt83pNQb">pic.twitter.com/k7nt83pNQb</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: 'PM Modi has selected the face for the post', says Harish Khurana

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.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | 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 <a href="https://t.co/bZIp1HVXVU">pic.twitter.com/bZIp1HVXVU</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Ravi Shankar Prasad arrives at BJP office

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.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | 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 <a href="https://t.co/p2kKYiEBTF">pic.twitter.com/p2kKYiEBTF</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: BJP supporters rejoice as new Delhi CM to be named today

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 CM Announcement LIVE:  'Double-engine government is going to be formed,' says BJP leader Ashok Goyal 

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.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | 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)..." <a href="https://t.co/5KBijYSeUR">pic.twitter.com/5KBijYSeUR</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1892189643137007759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva arrives at party office

A BJP worker dances enthusiastically outside the Delhi BJP office ahead of the announcement of the name of the new Delhi CM today.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | A BJP worker outside the Delhi BJP office dances enthusiastically ahead of the announcement of the name of the new Delhi CM today <a href="https://t.co/VS5hGu5n5w">pic.twitter.com/VS5hGu5n5w</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: BJP worker dances outside Delhi BJP office ahead new CM announcement | Watch

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.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | 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 <a href="https://t.co/wT8tjwHHWq">pic.twitter.com/wT8tjwHHWq</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Visuals from outside Delhi BJP office

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.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | 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. <a href="https://t.co/szmLUIA6RK">pic.twitter.com/szmLUIA6RK</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Final preparations underway at Ramlila Maidan for oath ceremony 

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..."
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | 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..." <a href="https://t.co/2VEDBHcJPb">pic.twitter.com/2VEDBHcJPb</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: 'This is a suspense', says BJP National General Secretary Dushyant Gautam

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&ldquo;At 7 pm today, the party&rsquo;s two central observers (for electing the Leader of Delhi Legislature Party) will come, and they will announce the name of the CM,&rdquo; Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said.
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Name of new Delhi CM to be announced at 7:00 PM today

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VIDEO | Delhi: Here's what Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Ravindra Yadav said on security arrangements for Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony: &ldquo;The CM&rsquo;s oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow, with many VIPs and a large crowd expected to attend. We have been&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/YFq3pE0unR">pic.twitter.com/YFq3pE0unR</a>
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Security tightened for Delhi CM swearing-in

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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Preparations underway for Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony, invitations sent | Watch

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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Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: Will BJP select a female face? Party set to hold key meeting at 7pm

Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: 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. India news

Delhi CM Announcement LIVE: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named Rekha Gupta as Delhi’s new Chief Minister after the Legislature Party meeting scheduled for Wednesday (February 19). The MLA from Shalimar Bagh defeated Aam Aadmi Party's leader Bandana Kumari in the Delhi Assembly Elections. Preparations for the oath-taking ceremony in full swing Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing for the oath-taking ceremony, which will take place at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday at 11:00 AM. The event is expected to be grand, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders in attendance. BJP's historic comeback in Delhi after 27 years The BJP’s return to power in Delhi comes after a landslide victory, securing 48 out of 70 assembly seats and ending a 27-year-long wait. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced a significant defeat, winning just 22 seats, while the Congress failed to open its account for the third time in a row. On Sunday, AAP leader Atishi stepped down as Delhi’s Chief Minister, submitting her resignation to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at Raj Niwas. Following this, LG Saxena dissolved the Seventh Legislative Assembly of Delhi with immediate effect. Follow live updates here:

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

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.&nbsp;
India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to finalise its Chief Ministerial pick for Delhi in a legislative party meeting at the Delhi BJP State Office on Wednesday.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi | Preparations underway at Ram Leela Maidan ahead of the oath ceremony of the new CM of Delhi BJP Legislature Party meeting will be held on 19th February. The swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister will be held on 20th February <a href="https://t.co/mTywqMcKZ3">pic.twitter.com/mTywqMcKZ3</a>
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Meanwhile, the meeting between BJP leaders Vinod Tawde, Tarun Chugh, and Virendra Sachdeva concluded on Monday as the Chief Minister of Delhi is yet to be announced.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-will-be-delhis-next-cm-bjp-to-decide-in-feb-17-meeting-8726963" rel="dofollow">Who will be Delhi&rsquo;s next CM? BJP to decide in Feb 19 meeting</a>
The February 8 Assembly election results marked a major political shift in Delhi, with the BJP securing 48 out of 70 seats. AAP, which ruled for a decade, suffered a major blow, with several key leaders, including Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Satyendra Jain, Somnath Bharti, and Saurabh Bhardwaj, losing. &nbsp;
The invitation letters will be sent to the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states. The chief ministers of 20 states will be present at the ceremony.&nbsp;
Moreover, over 200 MPs will also attend the grand oath ceremony.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-elections-results-2025-top-10-contenders-for-cm-post-if-bjp-wins-election-8701347" rel="dofollow">Delhi Elections Results 2025: Top 10 contenders for CM post if BJP wins</a>
All Union Ministers and NDA leaders have also been invited to attend the ceremony.
<h2>What all to expect at the ceremony?</h2>
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
To ensure safety, only VVIP vehicles will be allowed entry.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-assembly-elections-results-2025-delhi-cm-atishi-wins-from-kalkaji-constituency-defeats-bjps-ramesh-bidhuri-8701714" rel="dofollow">Delhi Assembly Elections Results 2025: Delhi CM Atishi wins from Kalkaji constituency</a>
Before the ceremony begins, a colourful musical programme will be held on the stage of Ram Leela Maidan.&nbsp;
Popular singer Kailash Kher will be performing at the ceremony.&nbsp;
More than 50 film stars, including Akshay Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Hema Malini, Kailash Kher will be present to witness the Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony.&nbsp;
Moreover, famous industrialists Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and a dozen others will also be present at Ramlila Maidan.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-awaits-new-chief-minister-will-bjp-spring-a-surprise-8708518" rel="dofollow">Delhi awaits new chief minister: Will BJP pick a woman to lead Indian capital?</a>
Baba Ramdev, Swami Chidananda, Baba Bageshwar Dhirendra Shastri have also been invited to the ceremony. Delhi farmers will also be invited to the swearing-in ceremony.&nbsp;
Notably, about 30,000 guests have been invited to the grand Delhi CM ceremony.&nbsp;
After BJP&rsquo;s decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, several leaders are being considered for the top post. Among the frontrunners is Parvesh Verma, who handed a shocking defeat to Aam Admi Party supremo and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency. Other names in the race include MPs Manoj Tiwari, Ramesh Bidhuri, Kapil Mishra and senior party leaders Ashish Sood, Rekha Gupta and Vijender Gupta. The final decision is expected to be made by the BJP&rsquo;s parliamentary board.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

India News: Invitation letters will be sent to the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states. The chief ministers of 20 states will be present at the ceremony.

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. India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to finalise its Chief Ministerial pick for Delhi in a legislative party meeting at the Delhi BJP State Office on Wednesday. #WATCH | Delhi | Preparations underway at Ram Leela Maidan ahead of the oath ceremony of the new CM of Delhi BJP Legislature Party meeting will be held on 19th February. The swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister will be held on 20th February pic.twitter.com/mTywqMcKZ3 — ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025 Meanwhile, the meeting between BJP leaders Vinod Tawde, Tarun Chugh, and Virendra Sachdeva concluded on Monday as the Chief Minister of Delhi is yet to be announced. Also read: Who will be Delhi’s next CM? BJP to decide in Feb 19 meeting The February 8 Assembly election results marked a major political shift in Delhi, with the BJP securing 48 out of 70 seats. AAP, which ruled for a decade, suffered a major blow, with several key leaders, including Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Satyendra Jain, Somnath Bharti, and Saurabh Bhardwaj, losing. The invitation letters will be sent to the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states. The chief ministers of 20 states will be present at the ceremony. Moreover, over 200 MPs will also attend the grand oath ceremony. Also read: Delhi Elections Results 2025: Top 10 contenders for CM post if BJP wins All Union Ministers and NDA leaders have also been invited to attend the ceremony. What all to expect at the ceremony? 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. To ensure safety, only VVIP vehicles will be allowed entry. Also read: Delhi Assembly Elections Results 2025: Delhi CM Atishi wins from Kalkaji constituency Before the ceremony begins, a colourful musical programme will be held on the stage of Ram Leela Maidan. Popular singer Kailash Kher will be performing at the ceremony. More than 50 film stars, including Akshay Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Hema Malini, Kailash Kher will be present to witness the Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony. Moreover, famous industrialists Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and a dozen others will also be present at Ramlila Maidan. Also read: Delhi awaits new chief minister: Will BJP pick a woman to lead Indian capital? Baba Ramdev, Swami Chidananda, Baba Bageshwar Dhirendra Shastri have also been invited to the ceremony. Delhi farmers will also be invited to the swearing-in ceremony. Notably, about 30,000 guests have been invited to the grand Delhi CM ceremony. After BJP’s decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, several leaders are being considered for the top post. Among the frontrunners is Parvesh Verma, who handed a shocking defeat to Aam Admi Party supremo and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency. Other names in the race include MPs Manoj Tiwari, Ramesh Bidhuri, Kapil Mishra and senior party leaders Ashish Sood, Rekha Gupta and Vijender Gupta. The final decision is expected to be made by the BJP’s parliamentary board. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Preparations underway for Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony, invitations sent, but face remains a mystery

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi formally took charge as the chief minister of Delhi on Monday (Sep 23) but with a slight twist. She sat on a different seat, leaving the one used by her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, vacant.&nbsp;

Atishi took to X (formerly Twitter) and drew symbolism from the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana where Lord Ram had to spend 14 years in the wilderness. She referred to herself as 'Bharat', brother of Lord Ram.&nbsp;

“I have taken charge as the chief minister of Delhi today and accepted this responsibility. My feelings today are the same as Bharat's when Lord Ram went into exile for 14 years and Bharat had to manage the governance of Ayodhya,” said Atishi.

Atishi took charge a couple of days after taking the oath and President Droupadi Murmu confirming her appointment. She is the third woman CM in Delhi's history, following in the footsteps of BJP's Sushma Swaraj and Congress' Sheila Dikshit.&nbsp;

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<h2>Atishi, a&nbsp;stop-gap measure&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

While announcing his shock resignation, Kejriwal stated that a member of the party, Atishi, in this case, will be named the CM in the meantime. Kejriwal said he wanted to win the mandate of the public again before sitting on the CM's throne.&nbsp;

He also demanded that the elections in the national capital, scheduled for next year, be held alongside the Maharashtra assembly election&nbsp;in November.&nbsp;

"Elections in Delhi are months away. I got justice from the legal court, now I will get justice from the people's court. I will sit on the chief minister's chair only after the order of the people," Kejriwal said. 
 
"The elections are supposed to be held in February. I demand elections be held in November with Maharashtra elections," he said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/president-murmu-appoints-atishi-as-delhis-new-chief-minister-swearing-in-today-760678">Also read |&nbsp;President Murmu appoints Atishi as Delhi's new Chief Minister</a>

Talking about why he didn't resign as the CM while being in jail, Kejriwal said he wanted to protect the democracy in the country.&nbsp;

"I didn't resign because I wanted to protect the country's democracy. They have made a new formula -- wherever they lose, they send the CM to jail and form their government," said Kejriwal.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi formally took charge as the chief minister of Delhi on Monday (Sep 23) but with a slight twist. She sat on a different seat, leaving the one used by her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, vacant.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi formally took charge as the chief minister of Delhi on Monday (Sep 23) but with a slight twist. She sat on a different seat, leaving the one used by her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, vacant. Atishi took to X (formerly Twitter) and drew symbolism from the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana where Lord Ram had to spend 14 years in the wilderness. She referred to herself as 'Bharat', brother of Lord Ram. “I have taken charge as the chief minister of Delhi today and accepted this responsibility. My feelings today are the same as Bharat's when Lord Ram went into exile for 14 years and Bharat had to manage the governance of Ayodhya,” said Atishi. Atishi took charge a couple of days after taking the oath and President Droupadi Murmu confirming her appointment. She is the third woman CM in Delhi's history, following in the footsteps of BJP's Sushma Swaraj and Congress' Sheila Dikshit. आज मैंने दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री की ज़िम्मेदारी सँभाली है। आज मेरे मन में वो ही व्यथा है जो भरत के मन में थी जब उनके बड़े भाई भगवान श्री राम 14 साल के वनवास पर गए थे, और भरत जी को अयोध्या का शासन सँभालना पड़ा था। जैसे भरत ने 14 साल भगवान श्री राम की खड़ाऊँ रख कर अयोध्या का शासन… pic.twitter.com/OkNEgtYIq4 — Atishi (@AtishiAAP) September 23, 2024 × Watch | Delhi New CM: Atishi is national capital's new head, decoding her rise in AAP | WION Originals × Atishi, a stop-gap measure While announcing his shock resignation, Kejriwal stated that a member of the party, Atishi, in this case, will be named the CM in the meantime. Kejriwal said he wanted to win the mandate of the public again before sitting on the CM's throne. He also demanded that the elections in the national capital, scheduled for next year, be held alongside the Maharashtra assembly election in November. "Elections in Delhi are months away. I got justice from the legal court, now I will get justice from the people's court. I will sit on the chief minister's chair only after the order of the people," Kejriwal said. "The elections are supposed to be held in February. I demand elections be held in November with Maharashtra elections," he said. Also read | President Murmu appoints Atishi as Delhi's new Chief Minister Talking about why he didn't resign as the CM while being in jail, Kejriwal said he wanted to protect the democracy in the country. "I didn't resign because I wanted to protect the country's democracy. They have made a new formula -- wherever they lose, they send the CM to jail and form their government," said Kejriwal. (With inputs from agencies)

Atishi officially takes charge as Delhi CM, leaves ‘chair’ vacant for Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (Sep 15) announced that he will resign as the Delhi Chief Minister in two days. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo was released from jail on Friday (Sep 13) and was addressing the party workers when he made the shock announcement.&nbsp;

"Two days later, I will resign as Chief Minister. I will not sit on that chair till the people announce their verdict. Elections in Delhi are months away. I got justice from the legal court, now I will get justice from the people's court. I will sit on the chief minister's chair only after the order of the people," Kejriwal said.

The AAP supremo said a member of the party will be named the CM after his resignation. He added that the party would go to the people and seek their support whilst demanding that elections in the national capital, scheduled for February 2025, be held in November along with the assembly election&nbsp;in Maharashtra.&nbsp;

"The elections are supposed to be held in February. I demand elections be held in November with Maharashtra elections," he said.&nbsp;

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Talking about why he didn't resign as the CM while being in jail, Kejriwal said he wanted to protect the democracy in the country.&nbsp;

"I didn't resign because I wanted to protect the country's democracy. They have made a new formula -- wherever they lose, they send the CM to jail and form their government," said Kejriwal.&nbsp;

"They have registered cases against (Karnataka CM) Siddaramaiah, (Kerala CM) Pinarayi Vijayan, (West Bengal CM) Mamata didi (Banerjee). I want to appeal to non-BJP, do not resign if they register cases against you. This is their new game," he said.

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<h2>'They wanted to break the party'</h2>

Kejriwal claimed that the BJP wanted to break AAP and form&nbsp;its own government, However, they failed to break the party as well as his morale, the Delhi CM added.&nbsp;

"They wanted to break the party, break Kejriwal's courage and morale. They have made a formula, break parties, break MLAs, send leaders to jail. They thought they would form a government in Delhi by sending Kejriwal to jail but they couldn't break our party... they couldn't even break away from the party workers," he added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-excise-case-indian-supreme-court-grants-bail-to-cm-arvind-kejriwal-758297">Also read |&nbsp;Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal walks out of Tihar Jail in excise policy case</a>

Kejriwal walked out of jail after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in&nbsp;connection with a money-laundering investigation relating to alleged irregularities in the excise policy case.

While Kejriwal got bail in the ED case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested him on corruption-related charges, associated with the excise policy scam.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (Sep 15) announced that he will resign as the Delhi Chief Minister in two days. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo was released from jail on Friday (Sep 13) and was addressing the party workers when he made the shock announcement.

Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (Sep 15) announced that he will resign as the Delhi Chief Minister in two days. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo was released from jail on Friday (Sep 13) and was addressing the party workers when he made the shock announcement. "Two days later, I will resign as Chief Minister. I will not sit on that chair till the people announce their verdict. Elections in Delhi are months away. I got justice from the legal court, now I will get justice from the people's court. I will sit on the chief minister's chair only after the order of the people," Kejriwal said. The AAP supremo said a member of the party will be named the CM after his resignation. He added that the party would go to the people and seek their support whilst demanding that elections in the national capital, scheduled for February 2025, be held in November along with the assembly election in Maharashtra. "The elections are supposed to be held in February. I demand elections be held in November with Maharashtra elections," he said. आज मैं जनता से पूछने आया हूँ कि आप केजरीवाल को ईमानदार मानते हो या गुनाहगार अब जब तक दिल्ली की जनता अपना फ़ैसला नहीं सुना देती है तब तक मैं CM की कुर्सी पर नहीं बैठूँगा। मैं आज से 2 दिन बाद मुख्यमंत्री के पद से इस्तीफ़ा दे दूंगा। @ArvindKejriwal #केजरीवाल_ईमानदार_है pic.twitter.com/i59f5U9gVV — AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 15, 2024 × Talking about why he didn't resign as the CM while being in jail, Kejriwal said he wanted to protect the democracy in the country. "I didn't resign because I wanted to protect the country's democracy. They have made a new formula -- wherever they lose, they send the CM to jail and form their government," said Kejriwal. "They have registered cases against (Karnataka CM) Siddaramaiah, (Kerala CM) Pinarayi Vijayan, (West Bengal CM) Mamata didi (Banerjee). I want to appeal to non-BJP, do not resign if they register cases against you. This is their new game," he said. Watch | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal granted bail by Supreme Court in excise policy case × 'They wanted to break the party' Kejriwal claimed that the BJP wanted to break AAP and form its own government, However, they failed to break the party as well as his morale, the Delhi CM added. "They wanted to break the party, break Kejriwal's courage and morale. They have made a formula, break parties, break MLAs, send leaders to jail. They thought they would form a government in Delhi by sending Kejriwal to jail but they couldn't break our party... they couldn't even break away from the party workers," he added. Also read | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal walks out of Tihar Jail in excise policy case Kejriwal walked out of jail after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with a money-laundering investigation relating to alleged irregularities in the excise policy case. While Kejriwal got bail in the ED case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested him on corruption-related charges, associated with the excise policy scam. (With inputs from agencies)

Arvind Kejriwal announces he will resign as Delhi CM, calls for early polls

Enforcement Directorate (ED) team on Thursday (Mar 21) evening arrested&nbsp;Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal&nbsp;from his residence.&nbsp;Around 11:00 pm (IST), the officials took the Delhi chief minister to ED Headquarters after hours of questioning in the alleged excise policy scam, where he spent the night.&nbsp;

Kejriwal's medical test was conducted at the ED office, media reports said.&nbsp;

The ED is pursuing Kejriwal in two cases, 1) Delhi liquor excise policy case, and 2) Another case related to alleged kickbacks in a Delhi Jal Board contract to a private firm.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-poll-body-directs-central-government-to-halt-viksit-bharat-messages-on-whatsapp-702709">Indian poll body directs central government to halt 'Viksit Bharat' messages on WhatsApp</a>&nbsp;

While speaking outside the chief minister's residence, AAP leader Atishi said, "We have received news that ED has arrested Arvind Kejriwal."&nbsp;

"We have always said that Arvind Kejriwal will run the govt from jail. He will remain the CM of Delhi. We have filed a case in the Supreme Court. Our lawyers are reaching SC. We will demand SC have an urgent hearing tonight," she added.&nbsp;

Reports emerged that Kejriwal's legal team moved the Supreme Court but as quoted by the news agency PTI, his lawyer and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi said that the Delhi CM will not seek an urgent hearing on his plea for protection in SC tonight. &nbsp;

It is expected that India's top court will hear a plea on Friday (Mar 22).&nbsp;&nbsp;

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This comes hours after the Delhi High Court denied the AAP&nbsp;chief relief against the agency's summons in an excise policy case.&nbsp;

A Delhi High Court bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain refused to grant Kejriwal any protection from coercive action in the case.&nbsp;

During the hearing, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who appeared for Kejriwal, submitted that the summons issued under Section 50 do not even reveal whether the person summoned is a witness, suspect or accused.&nbsp;

He said his client has apprehension that he would be arrested "for political purposes" as it has come&nbsp;just days ahead of the Lok Sabha election in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sbi-submits-all-electoral-bond-details-with-unique-numbers-to-election-commission-702653">Electoral bonds: SBI submits complete details with unique numbers to India's Election Commission</a>&nbsp;

Last week, the ED issued a summon to Kejriwal, asking him to appear before it on Thursday. The law enforcement agency issued a total of nine summon dates to Kejriwal, which were on November 2, December 22, January 3, January 18, February 2, February 19, February 26, March 4 and March 21.&nbsp;

The officials said the agency team went to the chief minister's residence to serve him summons in the case. The team also informed the staff at the chief minister's residence that it had a search warrant.&nbsp;

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<h2>What is the case all about?&nbsp;</h2>

The case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government's excise policy.&nbsp;

The Delhi government had implemented the policy on November 17, 2021. It was, however, scrapped at the end of September 2022 amid allegations of corruption.&nbsp;

According to the investigating agencies, the profit margins of wholesalers were increased from 5 per cent to 12 per cent under the new policy.&nbsp;

The agencies have alleged that the new policy resulted in cartelisation and those ineligible for liquor licences were favoured for monetary benefits.&nbsp;

AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh are in judicial custody in the case.&nbsp;Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) lawmaker K&nbsp;Kavitha was also arrested recently.&nbsp;

However, the Delhi government has denied any wrongdoing and said the new policy would have led to an increase in Delhi's revenue share.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Enforcement Directorate (ED) team on Thursday (Mar 21) evening arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from his residence. Around 11:00 pm (IST), the officials took the Delhi chief minister to ED Headquarters after hours of questioning in the alleged excise policy scam, where he spent the night.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) team on Thursday (Mar 21) evening arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from his residence. Around 11:00 pm (IST), the officials took the Delhi chief minister to ED Headquarters after hours of questioning in the alleged excise policy scam, where he spent the night. Kejriwal's medical test was conducted at the ED office, media reports said. The ED is pursuing Kejriwal in two cases, 1) Delhi liquor excise policy case, and 2) Another case related to alleged kickbacks in a Delhi Jal Board contract to a private firm. Also read: Indian poll body directs central government to halt 'Viksit Bharat' messages on WhatsApp While speaking outside the chief minister's residence, AAP leader Atishi said, "We have received news that ED has arrested Arvind Kejriwal." "We have always said that Arvind Kejriwal will run the govt from jail. He will remain the CM of Delhi. We have filed a case in the Supreme Court. Our lawyers are reaching SC. We will demand SC have an urgent hearing tonight," she added. Reports emerged that Kejriwal's legal team moved the Supreme Court but as quoted by the news agency PTI, his lawyer and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi said that the Delhi CM will not seek an urgent hearing on his plea for protection in SC tonight. It is expected that India's top court will hear a plea on Friday (Mar 22). #WATCH | Enforcement Directorate team takes Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to ED Headquarters. He was arrested by ED in the Excice Policy Case. pic.twitter.com/WPkB1ciIBD — ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024 × This comes hours after the Delhi High Court denied the AAP chief relief against the agency's summons in an excise policy case. A Delhi High Court bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain refused to grant Kejriwal any protection from coercive action in the case. During the hearing, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who appeared for Kejriwal, submitted that the summons issued under Section 50 do not even reveal whether the person summoned is a witness, suspect or accused. He said his client has apprehension that he would be arrested "for political purposes" as it has come just days ahead of the Lok Sabha election in India. Also read: Electoral bonds: SBI submits complete details with unique numbers to India's Election Commission Last week, the ED issued a summon to Kejriwal, asking him to appear before it on Thursday. The law enforcement agency issued a total of nine summon dates to Kejriwal, which were on November 2, December 22, January 3, January 18, February 2, February 19, February 26, March 4 and March 21. The officials said the agency team went to the chief minister's residence to serve him summons in the case. The team also informed the staff at the chief minister's residence that it had a search warrant. #WATCH | Enforcement Directorate team reaches Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence for questioning: ED pic.twitter.com/kMiyVD6vhf — ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024 × What is the case all about? The case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government's excise policy. The Delhi government had implemented the policy on November 17, 2021. It was, however, scrapped at the end of September 2022 amid allegations of corruption. According to the investigating agencies, the profit margins of wholesalers were increased from 5 per cent to 12 per cent under the new policy. The agencies have alleged that the new policy resulted in cartelisation and those ineligible for liquor licences were favoured for monetary benefits. AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh are in judicial custody in the case. Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) lawmaker K Kavitha was also arrested recently. However, the Delhi government has denied any wrongdoing and said the new policy would have led to an increase in Delhi's revenue share. (With inputs from agencies)

Excise Policy Case: Delhi CM Kejriwal spends night at ED office after arrest

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday tested negative for COVID-19. Kejriwal underwent COVID-19 test after he developed sore throat and fever, an official said.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday tested negative for COVID-19. Kejriwal underwent COVID-19 test after he developed sore throat and fever, an official said. The 51-year-old Delhi Chief Minister cancelled all of his meetings on Sunday following his illness. According to the Health Ministry, Delhi so far has recorded as many as 29,943 cases of COVID-19. Out of the total, 17712 are currently active in the capital and 11357 have been discharged/cured. A total of 874 have died in Delhi due to lethal infection.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tests negative for COVID-19

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that religious, social, cultural and political ceremonies, as well as protests by more than 50 people, would not be allowed until 31 March in view of the outbreak of coronavirus in the national capital.

Delhi CM Kejriwal takes measures to contain COVID-19 outbreak, stoppage on public gatherings!

The death toll in Delhi's communal violence climbed to 42, news agency ANI reported on Friday after&nbsp;four more fatalities being recorded at the city's GTB Hospital.

More than 200 people were injured after rival groups clashed in Delhi's northeast district over the Citizenship Amendment Act. The communal riots led to the arson and vandalism a sit continued for a few days.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a press briefing announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25,000 cash for each person whose house&nbsp;was completely burnt down or substantially burnt down while the homeless people have been moved to shelter homes.&nbsp;

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The areas affected include Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Chand Bagh, Khureji Khas and Bhajanpura.

The deceased also include a police head constable and Intelligence Bureau officer, Ankit Sharma.

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Over 500 people have been arrested so far in relation to the violence, police said earlier.

On Thursday in a statement, the home ministry announced a relaxation of prohibitory order under section 144 of CrPC for 10 hours after no major incident was reported.

Further arrests would be made in the course of the investigation, the MHA had said.

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Meanwhile, opposition party leaders on Friday wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind seeking his intervention for the establishment of peace and restoration of normalcy in the national capital.

Earlier in the day, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati had also written a letter to President Kovind, demanding a high-level judicial inquiry under the supervision of a Supreme Court judge into the North-East Delhi violence, which she compared to 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi-led delegation had met Kovind earlier this week demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation.

The death toll in Delhi's communal violence climbed to 42, news agency ANI reported on Friday after four more fatalities being recorded at the city's GTB Hospital.

The death toll in Delhi's communal violence climbed to 42, news agency ANI reported on Friday after four more fatalities being recorded at the city's GTB Hospital. More than 200 people were injured after rival groups clashed in Delhi's northeast district over the Citizenship Amendment Act. The communal riots led to the arson and vandalism a sit continued for a few days. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a press briefing announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25,000 cash for each person whose house was completely burnt down or substantially burnt down while the homeless people have been moved to shelter homes. Also read: One policeman killed in clashes during CAA protests in Delhi The areas affected include Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Chand Bagh, Khureji Khas and Bhajanpura. The deceased also include a police head constable and Intelligence Bureau officer, Ankit Sharma. Also read: Section 144 to be relaxed for next 10 hours in riot-affected areas, says Home Ministry Over 500 people have been arrested so far in relation to the violence, police said earlier. On Thursday in a statement, the home ministry announced a relaxation of prohibitory order under section 144 of CrPC for 10 hours after no major incident was reported. Further arrests would be made in the course of the investigation, the MHA had said. Also read: Two special investigation teams formed to investigate Delhi violence as death toll rises to 38 Meanwhile, opposition party leaders on Friday wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind seeking his intervention for the establishment of peace and restoration of normalcy in the national capital. Earlier in the day, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati had also written a letter to President Kovind, demanding a high-level judicial inquiry under the supervision of a Supreme Court judge into the North-East Delhi violence, which she compared to 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi-led delegation had met Kovind earlier this week demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation.

Death toll in Delhi violence climbs to 42

Arvind Kejriwal, who spearheaded the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arvind-kejriwal-praises-centre-for-developing-peripheral-expressways-to-curb-pollution-268220" target="_blank">Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)</a>&nbsp;to another resounding victory in the assembly elections of Delhi by winning 62 seats out of 70 against the BJP led juggernaut, takes oath as the chief minister of city-state today.

Kejriwal is sworn-in as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arvind-kejriwal-to-be-sworn-in-as-delhi-chief-minister-on-february-16-280211" target="_blank">Chief Minister of Delhi</a>&nbsp;for the third time in a row.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-chief-minister-arvind-kejriwal-not-to-attend-hemant-sorens-swearing-in-ceremony-270800" target="_blank">Kejriwal</a>&nbsp;is scheduled to take oath along with other ministers at 10 am at a grand ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan. Big banners with messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of Kejriwal have been put along the route of Ramlila Maidan.

The 51-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician will be administered the oath of office and secrecy by Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal at Ramlila Maidan here, which has been all decked for the momentous moment.

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[&nbsp;AAP Leader Arvind Kejriwal (Courtesy: AFP) ]

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Referring to himself as "son of Delhi", Kejriwal extended an invitation to Delhiites for his oath ceremony and tweeted, "I am so glad that such large number of people are joining the new politics - kaam ki raajniti." On Saturday, Kejriwal, through a tweet, has said that autorickshaw drivers, students, teachers, doctors, labourers etc will be the "chief guests".

The Directorate of Education (DoE) Board in Delhi has requested all the heads of all Delhi government schools to attend the ceremony, along with Vice-Principals, Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum Coordinators, Happiness Coordinators, and Teacher Development Coordinators are also requested to attend the ceremony.

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The venue also served as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-election-arvind-kejriwal-promises-to-end-civic-woes-in-manifesto-275254" target="_blank">battleground for Kejriwal</a>&nbsp;during India Against Corruption movement in 2011. By winning 62 seats by cashing in on the plank of development, his party nearly repeated its 2015 performance, sweeping the Assembly polls in the face of a high-voltage campaign by the BJP, which had fielded a battery of Union Ministers and Chief Ministers in its electioneering, spearheaded by Home Minister Amit Shah.

The BJP marginally improved its tally, managing just eight seats from its 2015's tally of three seats. The Congress failed to open its account in the second successive election.

Arvind Kejriwal, who spearheaded the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to another resounding victory in the assembly elections of Delhi by winning 62 seats out of 70 against the BJP led juggernaut, takes oath as the chief minister of city-state today.

Arvind Kejriwal, who spearheaded the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to another resounding victory in the assembly elections of Delhi by winning 62 seats out of 70 against the BJP led juggernaut, takes oath as the chief minister of city-state today. Kejriwal is sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Delhi for the third time in a row. Kejriwal is scheduled to take oath along with other ministers at 10 am at a grand ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan. Big banners with messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of Kejriwal have been put along the route of Ramlila Maidan. The 51-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician will be administered the oath of office and secrecy by Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal at Ramlila Maidan here, which has been all decked for the momentous moment. [ AAP Leader Arvind Kejriwal (Courtesy: AFP) ] Also See: From IRS officer to Delhi CM, the rise and rise of Arvind Kejriwal Referring to himself as "son of Delhi", Kejriwal extended an invitation to Delhiites for his oath ceremony and tweeted, "I am so glad that such large number of people are joining the new politics - kaam ki raajniti." On Saturday, Kejriwal, through a tweet, has said that autorickshaw drivers, students, teachers, doctors, labourers etc will be the "chief guests". The Directorate of Education (DoE) Board in Delhi has requested all the heads of all Delhi government schools to attend the ceremony, along with Vice-Principals, Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum Coordinators, Happiness Coordinators, and Teacher Development Coordinators are also requested to attend the ceremony. Watch: Delhi: Can Arvind Kejriwal retain his throne? The venue also served as the battleground for Kejriwal during India Against Corruption movement in 2011. By winning 62 seats by cashing in on the plank of development, his party nearly repeated its 2015 performance, sweeping the Assembly polls in the face of a high-voltage campaign by the BJP, which had fielded a battery of Union Ministers and Chief Ministers in its electioneering, spearheaded by Home Minister Amit Shah. The BJP marginally improved its tally, managing just eight seats from its 2015's tally of three seats. The Congress failed to open its account in the second successive election.

Arvind Kejriwal takes oath as Delhi CM for third term

Arvind Kejriwal is to take oath as Delhi chief minister on February 16 for the third time at the Ramlila Maidan, sources said.

Kejriwal's oath-taking ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan assumes significance as it was from this ground that he along with Anna Hazare led a massive anti-corruption agitation.

He has taken oath as the chief minister twice before at the same venue.

Kejriwal met Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal at the Raj Niwas earlier today.

He also met the newly-elected party MLAs at his residence a day after&nbsp;Aam Aadmi Party swept the Delhi Assembly polls bagging 62 out 70 seats and decimating its rivals BJP and Congress.&nbsp;

The BJP bagged eight seats.

Arvind Kejriwal is to take oath as Delhi chief minister on February 16 for the third time at the Ramlila Maidan, sources said. Kejriwal's oath-taking ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan assumes significance as it was from this ground that he along with Anna Hazare led a massive anti-corruption agitation.

Arvind Kejriwal is to take oath as Delhi chief minister on February 16 for the third time at the Ramlila Maidan, sources said. Kejriwal's oath-taking ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan assumes significance as it was from this ground that he along with Anna Hazare led a massive anti-corruption agitation. He has taken oath as the chief minister twice before at the same venue. Kejriwal met Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal at the Raj Niwas earlier today. He also met the newly-elected party MLAs at his residence a day after Aam Aadmi Party swept the Delhi Assembly polls bagging 62 out 70 seats and decimating its rivals BJP and Congress. The BJP bagged eight seats.

Arvind Kejriwal to be sworn in as Delhi chief minister on February 16

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said votes in the coming assembly polls would be cast on the basis of work done by the AAP government in the last five years and not on the basis of caste or religion.

Addressing a public meeting in Rohini, Kejriwal said he was very happy to hear Home Minister Amit Shah talk about unauthorised colonies, education and health in his speech as it shows the AAP government has changed the narrative of politics in the country.

"It shows that while in rest of the country the BJP seek votes on the basis of caste and religion, in Delhi they are forced to seek votes on the basis of development work like health and education," he said.

For the first time in 70 years, Kejriwal claimed, a party is asking for votes in the name of development.

"No party has ever asked for votes in the name of improvement of schools, hospitals, free and cheap electricity. They ask for votes in the name of religion and castes. The BJP asks for votes in the name of Jat and non-Jat in Haryana, in the name of Maratha and non-Maratha in Maharashtra, Patel and non-Patel and Hindu-Muslim in states like Gujarat," he said.

Kejriwal said his party has changed the discourse and narrative of politics in the state.

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"Now people will talk about Delhi's development and work instead of religion or caste. People will only vote for parties that will improve schools, hospitals, roads, provide free electricity and water," he added.

Kejriwal appealed to the supporters of BJP, Congress and other parties to vote for AAP as it will contribute towards the development of Delhi.

"We have made a lot of effort in improving schools and hospitals in Delhi, voting for any other party will again deteriorate their condition. We have to keep the development speed constant throughout. Vote for us keeping the welfare of your family in mind," he added.

Kejriwal said he has worked how an elder son in a family works.

"I have worked as an elder son of the family in the last five years. It is he who shoulders the responsibility of managing the household, paying electricity and water bills, taking his parents to a pilgrimage, taking care of the education of the children of his family, taking care of the health of his family. I have tried to take all these responsibilities on my shoulder by being an elder son of every household in Delhi in the last five years," he said.

He also addressed a public meeting in Nangloi, where he presented his "guarantee card" which has ten assurances that his government is giving to the people of Delhi. 
The card vows guarantees of free power, 24-hour drinking tap water, pollution-free Delhi, including a clean Yamuna, pucca houses to every slum-dweller and world-class education for children.

Kejriwal was joined by Rajesh Nama Bansiwala, AAP candidate from Rohini constituency, and Raghuvinder Shaukeen, AAP candidate from Nangloi constituency. 
Earlier Friday, Kejriwal carried out three roadshows in west Delhi's constituencies of Janakpuri, Tilak Nagar and Madipur.

Delhi Assembly polls will be held on February 8 and the counting of votes will take place on February 11.

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said votes in the coming assembly polls would be cast on the basis of work done by the AAP government in the last five years and not on the basis of caste or religion.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said votes in the coming assembly polls would be cast on the basis of work done by the AAP government in the last five years and not on the basis of caste or religion. Addressing a public meeting in Rohini, Kejriwal said he was very happy to hear Home Minister Amit Shah talk about unauthorised colonies, education and health in his speech as it shows the AAP government has changed the narrative of politics in the country. "It shows that while in rest of the country the BJP seek votes on the basis of caste and religion, in Delhi they are forced to seek votes on the basis of development work like health and education," he said. For the first time in 70 years, Kejriwal claimed, a party is asking for votes in the name of development. "No party has ever asked for votes in the name of improvement of schools, hospitals, free and cheap electricity. They ask for votes in the name of religion and castes. The BJP asks for votes in the name of Jat and non-Jat in Haryana, in the name of Maratha and non-Maratha in Maharashtra, Patel and non-Patel and Hindu-Muslim in states like Gujarat," he said. Kejriwal said his party has changed the discourse and narrative of politics in the state. Also read: Delhi assembly election 2020 - Arvind Kejriwal says freebies in limited doses good for economy "Now people will talk about Delhi's development and work instead of religion or caste. People will only vote for parties that will improve schools, hospitals, roads, provide free electricity and water," he added. Kejriwal appealed to the supporters of BJP, Congress and other parties to vote for AAP as it will contribute towards the development of Delhi. "We have made a lot of effort in improving schools and hospitals in Delhi, voting for any other party will again deteriorate their condition. We have to keep the development speed constant throughout. Vote for us keeping the welfare of your family in mind," he added. Kejriwal said he has worked how an elder son in a family works. "I have worked as an elder son of the family in the last five years. It is he who shoulders the responsibility of managing the household, paying electricity and water bills, taking his parents to a pilgrimage, taking care of the education of the children of his family, taking care of the health of his family. I have tried to take all these responsibilities on my shoulder by being an elder son of every household in Delhi in the last five years," he said. He also addressed a public meeting in Nangloi, where he presented his "guarantee card" which has ten assurances that his government is giving to the people of Delhi. The card vows guarantees of free power, 24-hour drinking tap water, pollution-free Delhi, including a clean Yamuna, pucca houses to every slum-dweller and world-class education for children. Kejriwal was joined by Rajesh Nama Bansiwala, AAP candidate from Rohini constituency, and Raghuvinder Shaukeen, AAP candidate from Nangloi constituency. Earlier Friday, Kejriwal carried out three roadshows in west Delhi's constituencies of Janakpuri, Tilak Nagar and Madipur. Delhi Assembly polls will be held on February 8 and the counting of votes will take place on February 11.

Delhi polls would be fought on basis of work, not caste or religion: Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that Delhi government never delayed any work related to the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case rather all the work which was under the ambit of the state government was completed within hours.

"All the work that was under the Delhi government was completed by us within hours. We never delayed any work related to this case. Delhi government hardly has any role in it. We want convicts to be hanged at the earliest," said Kejriwal while speaking to the reporters.

Launching a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party, BJP on Thursday alleged that the negligence of state government was the reason behind the delay of the hanging of the Nirbhaya convicts.

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar had asserted that AAP is responsible for the delay in justice. On this, Kejriwal said, "He (Prakash Javadekar) is playing politics. Such matters should not be seen as politically. What is our role in this? We do not have the police, neither we have the law and order in our hands. We only send files from here and there."

Kejriwal's statement came after President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday rejected the mercy petition of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case convict Mukesh Singh.

One of the convicts of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, Mukesh's mercy plea has been rejected by President Kovind, MHA has received the communication in this regard, sources said.

The MHA had sent Singh's mercy petition to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday night, sources said. Earlier, Mukesh Singh, one of the four convicts in the gang-rape and murder of a paramedic student in 2012, had informed the Delhi High Court that his mercy petition is pending before the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and the President of India and he should be given a minimum 14 days notice between the rejection of his mercy petition and scheduled date of execution.

The Delhi High Court has refused to set aside the trial court order which issued a death warrant.

The court had asked the convict's counsel to approach the trial court and apprise about the pending mercy plea.

The four convicts were sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012.

The victim, who was later given the name Nirbhaya, had succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Singapore where she had been airlifted for medical treatment.&nbsp;

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that Delhi government never delayed any work related to the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case rather all the work which was under the ambit of the state government was completed within hours.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that Delhi government never delayed any work related to the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case rather all the work which was under the ambit of the state government was completed within hours. "All the work that was under the Delhi government was completed by us within hours. We never delayed any work related to this case. Delhi government hardly has any role in it. We want convicts to be hanged at the earliest," said Kejriwal while speaking to the reporters. Launching a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party, BJP on Thursday alleged that the negligence of state government was the reason behind the delay of the hanging of the Nirbhaya convicts. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar had asserted that AAP is responsible for the delay in justice. On this, Kejriwal said, "He (Prakash Javadekar) is playing politics. Such matters should not be seen as politically. What is our role in this? We do not have the police, neither we have the law and order in our hands. We only send files from here and there." Kejriwal's statement came after President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday rejected the mercy petition of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case convict Mukesh Singh. One of the convicts of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, Mukesh's mercy plea has been rejected by President Kovind, MHA has received the communication in this regard, sources said. The MHA had sent Singh's mercy petition to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday night, sources said. Earlier, Mukesh Singh, one of the four convicts in the gang-rape and murder of a paramedic student in 2012, had informed the Delhi High Court that his mercy petition is pending before the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and the President of India and he should be given a minimum 14 days notice between the rejection of his mercy petition and scheduled date of execution. The Delhi High Court has refused to set aside the trial court order which issued a death warrant. The court had asked the convict's counsel to approach the trial court and apprise about the pending mercy plea. The four convicts were sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012. The victim, who was later given the name Nirbhaya, had succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Singapore where she had been airlifted for medical treatment.

Delhi government never delayed any work related to 2012 Delhi gang-rape case: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded the provision of appropriate funds in the upcoming Union Budget for fighting pollution in Delhi, without worrying about the Assembly elections to be held in the national capital next month.

"We demand the provision of adequate funds to tackle pollution in Delhi in the Union Budget to be presented on February 1. We also want the Centre to grant funds to Punjab and Haryana for fighting the stubble burning in the states," Kejriwal said at a press conference.

"I will write a letter to the Centre and ask them to provide as many funds as possible for Delhi as they can without worrying about the elections. We will keep the announcements for the benefit of Delhi separately from the elections," he said.

Kejriwal also refuted allegations of tickets being sold by AAP, which were levied by some of the party's sitting MLAs who were not given a ticket for the Assembly elections.

Speaking on reports that other parties are in touch with 15 sitting AAP MLAs who have been denied tickets, he said, "All parties will try but they (15 MLAs) are a part of our family and I hope they will remain so."

The AAP has denied tickets to 15 MLAs and has fielded 24 new faces. The party has given tickets to 46 sitting MLAs.Elections in Delhi will be held on February 8 and counting of votes will take place on February 11. 
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded the provision of appropriate funds in the upcoming Union Budget for fighting pollution in Delhi, without worrying about the Assembly elections to be held in the national capital next month.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded the provision of appropriate funds in the upcoming Union Budget for fighting pollution in Delhi, without worrying about the Assembly elections to be held in the national capital next month. "We demand the provision of adequate funds to tackle pollution in Delhi in the Union Budget to be presented on February 1. We also want the Centre to grant funds to Punjab and Haryana for fighting the stubble burning in the states," Kejriwal said at a press conference. "I will write a letter to the Centre and ask them to provide as many funds as possible for Delhi as they can without worrying about the elections. We will keep the announcements for the benefit of Delhi separately from the elections," he said. Kejriwal also refuted allegations of tickets being sold by AAP, which were levied by some of the party's sitting MLAs who were not given a ticket for the Assembly elections. Speaking on reports that other parties are in touch with 15 sitting AAP MLAs who have been denied tickets, he said, "All parties will try but they (15 MLAs) are a part of our family and I hope they will remain so." The AAP has denied tickets to 15 MLAs and has fielded 24 new faces. The party has given tickets to 46 sitting MLAs.Elections in Delhi will be held on February 8 and counting of votes will take place on February 11.

Allocate maximum funds to Delhi in Union Budget: Kejriwal to Centre

Ahead of the state assembly elections due early next year, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said here on Saturday that voters should not vote for those who "create divisions among Hindus and Muslims."

Kejriwal was visiting the Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, Rouse Avenue in the morning to oversee parent-teacher meetings (PTMs).

"Education should be a part of politics. The vote should be given to those who provide good education and not those who "create divisions among Hindus and Muslims," said Arvind Kejriwal.

"Hindu, Muslim and Christian students are studying in Delhi government schools. This is good politics," he said.PTMs are going on in all Delhi government schools.&nbsp; 
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Ahead of the state assembly elections due early next year, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said here on Saturday that voters should not vote for those who "create divisions among Hindus and Muslims.

Ahead of the state assembly elections due early next year, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said here on Saturday that voters should not vote for those who "create divisions among Hindus and Muslims." Kejriwal was visiting the Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, Rouse Avenue in the morning to oversee parent-teacher meetings (PTMs). "Education should be a part of politics. The vote should be given to those who provide good education and not those who "create divisions among Hindus and Muslims," said Arvind Kejriwal. "Hindu, Muslim and Christian students are studying in Delhi government schools. This is good politics," he said.PTMs are going on in all Delhi government schools.

Do not vote for those who 'create divisions among Hindus and Muslims': Arvind Kejriwal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arvind-kejriwal-praises-centre-for-developing-peripheral-expressways-to-curb-pollution-268220">Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal</a> of stealing the development work done by the Centre. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Shah slammed Kejriwal and said that the chief minister has done something new, "why approve budgets or get developmental work done? &nbsp;Simply put your name on work done by others," Shah said.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, the Delhi chief minister praised the central government for peripheral expressways that helped in bringing down pollution levels in Delhi.

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Kejriwal said over 40 thousand trucks, a contributor to the pollution, did not enter the national capital as they took the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways.

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"We are grateful to the Central government for the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway. This measure has stopped 30 to 40 thousand trucks from entering Delhi," he said while discussing ideas on curbing pollution levels in Delhi earlier this month.

The national capital will be heading for Assembly elections next year. During the last Delhi Assembly polls in 2015, Kejriwal led his party (AAP) to a historic win by securing 67 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of stealing the development work done by the Centre. Shah slammed Kejriwal and said that the chief minister has done something new, "why approve budgets or get developmental work done?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of stealing the development work done by the Centre. Shah slammed Kejriwal and said that the chief minister has done something new, "why approve budgets or get developmental work done? Simply put your name on work done by others," Shah said. Earlier this month, the Delhi chief minister praised the central government for peripheral expressways that helped in bringing down pollution levels in Delhi. Home Minister Amit Shah: Citizenship Amendment Bill par sansad ke andar charcha hui, koi kuchh bolne ko tayar nahi tha, idhar udhar ki batein karte the. Bahar nikalte hi isme bhram failana shuru kiya aur Dilli ko ashant kiya. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/90lQBAWqn7 — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2019 × Kejriwal said over 40 thousand trucks, a contributor to the pollution, did not enter the national capital as they took the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways. Amit Shah in Delhi: Modi ji ne sabko majboor kiya kaarya sanskriti follow karne ke liye,magar Delhi CM Kejriwal aise hain ki jo nayi nayi chiize karte rehte hain. Unhone nayi shuruaat ki,bhai sochna bhi kyu, budget bhi kyu dena,kisi ke kare karaye par apne naam ka thappa lga dena pic.twitter.com/06KGYcfOQ3 — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2019 × "We are grateful to the Central government for the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway. This measure has stopped 30 to 40 thousand trucks from entering Delhi," he said while discussing ideas on curbing pollution levels in Delhi earlier this month. The national capital will be heading for Assembly elections next year. During the last Delhi Assembly polls in 2015, Kejriwal led his party (AAP) to a historic win by securing 67 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly.

Simply put your name on work done by others: Amit Shah slams Delhi CM Kejriwal  

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/want-convicts-in-nirbhaya-case-to-be-hanged-at-earliest-delhi-chief-minister-arvind-kejriwal-268087">Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal</a> on Friday condemned the increasing incident of violence against women in India and called it a sign of "mental depravity".

"We have decided to introduce a campaign," Kejriwal said, adding that the structure of the campaign will be finalised in the coming days.&nbsp;

"In every school and college, boys will be given an oath to not misbehave with any woman. This will help boys understand their responsibilities," he said.

"We have decided to introduce a campaign to change the mindset of the people. The girls will be asked to talk to their brothers and ask them not to misbehave with any woman," the Delhi CM said.

"And if the brother did not listen and misbehave with any girl, then the sister should say that she has no relations left with him," the Chief Minister added.&nbsp;

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Kejriwal said the people who commit a crime against women should be boycotted not only by society but by their families&nbsp;as well and added that his government was concerned about the security of women.

Earlier in the day, Kejriwal said&nbsp;that he wants convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case to be hanged at the earliest and that all the formalities that remain in the case should be completed immediately, news agency ANI reported.

"I want the convicts (in Nirbhaya case) to be hanged at the earliest, all formalities which are remaining should be completed immediately," Kejriwal said as reported by ANI.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday condemned the increasing incident of violence against women in India and called it a sign of "mental depravity". "We have decided to introduce a campaign," Kejriwal said, adding that the structure of the campaign will be finalised in the coming days.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday condemned the increasing incident of violence against women in India and called it a sign of "mental depravity". "We have decided to introduce a campaign," Kejriwal said, adding that the structure of the campaign will be finalised in the coming days. "In every school and college, boys will be given an oath to not misbehave with any woman. This will help boys understand their responsibilities," he said. "We have decided to introduce a campaign to change the mindset of the people. The girls will be asked to talk to their brothers and ask them not to misbehave with any woman," the Delhi CM said. "And if the brother did not listen and misbehave with any girl, then the sister should say that she has no relations left with him," the Chief Minister added. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: All girls will be asked to speak to their brothers, and tell them that they will not misbehave with any woman, and make their brothers take the oath. And if he does anything wrong, the girl should tell her brother that,'I am breaking all ties with you'. https://t.co/yV4rXW1kDo — ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2019 × Kejriwal said the people who commit a crime against women should be boycotted not only by society but by their families as well and added that his government was concerned about the security of women. Earlier in the day, Kejriwal said that he wants convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case to be hanged at the earliest and that all the formalities that remain in the case should be completed immediately, news agency ANI reported. "I want the convicts (in Nirbhaya case) to be hanged at the earliest, all formalities which are remaining should be completed immediately," Kejriwal said as reported by ANI. (With inputs from ANI)

Boys in schools and colleges to be sensitised to respect women: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that he wants <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nirbhayas-mother-appeals-to-supreme-court-centre-to-execute-the-convicts-immediately-267911">convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case to be hanged at the earliest</a> and that all the formalities that remain in the case should be completed immediately, news agency ANI reported.

"I want the convicts (in Nirbhaya case) to be hanged at the earliest, all formalities which are remaining should be completed immediately," Kejriwal said as reported by news agency ANI.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a Delhi court on Friday adjourned hearing in the Nirbhaya rape case till next week.&nbsp;

Nirbhaya's parents seek immediate execution of all death-row convicts at the earliest.&nbsp;The matter will be heard at 2 pm on Wednesday.

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Additional Session Judge Satish Kumar Arora adjourned the hearing on the petition seeking issuance of death warrant and execution till December 18, ANI reported.&nbsp;

"My view is that we need to wait for the Supreme Court where the date is pending on December 17 where one review will be heard," the judge said.

Nirbhaya's parents, earlier today, alleged that the convicts are doing "delay tactics".

The apex court will hear the review petition of one of the convicts, Akshay Kumar Singh, in the rape-and-murder case on December 17.

All six accused were arrested and charged with sexual assault and murder. One of the accused was a minor and appeared before a juvenile justice court, another accused committed suicide in Tihar jail. The rest of the convicts are facing death row.

The top court had confirmed capital punishment for the accused in 2017. One of the convicts, Vinay, moved a mercy petition last month but has now sought to withdraw it.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that he wants convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case to be hanged at the earliest and that all the formalities that remain in the case should be completed immediately, news agency ANI reported.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that he wants convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case to be hanged at the earliest and that all the formalities that remain in the case should be completed immediately, news agency ANI reported. "I want the convicts (in Nirbhaya case) to be hanged at the earliest, all formalities which are remaining should be completed immediately," Kejriwal said as reported by news agency ANI. Meanwhile, a Delhi court on Friday adjourned hearing in the Nirbhaya rape case till next week. Nirbhaya's parents seek immediate execution of all death-row convicts at the earliest. The matter will be heard at 2 pm on Wednesday. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal: I want the convicts(in Nirbhaya case) to be hanged at the earliest, all formalities which are remaining should be completed immediately pic.twitter.com/FsmKdrWEtV — ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2019 × Additional Session Judge Satish Kumar Arora adjourned the hearing on the petition seeking issuance of death warrant and execution till December 18, ANI reported. "My view is that we need to wait for the Supreme Court where the date is pending on December 17 where one review will be heard," the judge said. Nirbhaya's parents, earlier today, alleged that the convicts are doing "delay tactics". The apex court will hear the review petition of one of the convicts, Akshay Kumar Singh, in the rape-and-murder case on December 17. All six accused were arrested and charged with sexual assault and murder. One of the accused was a minor and appeared before a juvenile justice court, another accused committed suicide in Tihar jail. The rest of the convicts are facing death row. The top court had confirmed capital punishment for the accused in 2017. One of the convicts, Vinay, moved a mercy petition last month but has now sought to withdraw it. (With inputs from ANI)

Want convicts in Nirbhaya case to be hanged at earliest: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal 

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday blamed structure of the roads in the national capital for traffic situation and said that there is a need to redesign the same.

Speaking at an event in Delhi, Chief Minister Kejriwal said, "Traffic situation in Delhi can be improved".

Roads in Delhi are broader than some Western countries, but here, a four-lane road converges into a three-lane road at some distance and further expands into a six-lane road, this is where the problem lies".

He also outlined the 'multiplicity of agencies'&nbsp;as the biggest problem in the national capital.

"There is a need to redesign the roads. The biggest problem in Delhi is the multiplicity of agencies," he added.

Earlier this month Kejriwal had launched a campaign to make Delhi pothole-free which will be undertaken by the Public Works Department under his government.

The Delhi government has also prepared a software which will have important data related to the roads in the city.

The repair work will then make use of this database.

"Delhi has few roads under Delhi government (PWD), but millions of vehicles run on them every day. To erase any inconvenience to the public on the roads due to rain, this campaign is being carried out. For the first time roads are being inspected on such a large scale," he had said in another tweet.&nbsp;

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday blamed structure of the roads in the national capital for traffic situation and said that there is a need to redesign the same.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday blamed structure of the roads in the national capital for traffic situation and said that there is a need to redesign the same. Speaking at an event in Delhi, Chief Minister Kejriwal said, "Traffic situation in Delhi can be improved". Roads in Delhi are broader than some Western countries, but here, a four-lane road converges into a three-lane road at some distance and further expands into a six-lane road, this is where the problem lies". He also outlined the 'multiplicity of agencies' as the biggest problem in the national capital. "There is a need to redesign the roads. The biggest problem in Delhi is the multiplicity of agencies," he added. Earlier this month Kejriwal had launched a campaign to make Delhi pothole-free which will be undertaken by the Public Works Department under his government. The Delhi government has also prepared a software which will have important data related to the roads in the city. The repair work will then make use of this database. "Delhi has few roads under Delhi government (PWD), but millions of vehicles run on them every day. To erase any inconvenience to the public on the roads due to rain, this campaign is being carried out. For the first time roads are being inspected on such a large scale," he had said in another tweet.

Redesigning roads can ease traffic situation, multiplicity of agencies biggest problem: Kejriwal

The Centre on Wednesday said that it has advised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not to attend the C-40 World Mayors'&nbsp;Summit in Denmark in view that the participation of the AAP supremo as a speaker at the event's panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that its decision to grant political clearance is based upon multiple inputs and takes into account the nature of the event, the level of participation by other countries and the type of invitation extended, to name a few.

"A considered decision on political clearance by the MEA is based on multiple inputs and takes into account the nature of the event, the level of participation by other countries, type of invitation extended, etc. In the instant case, the participation of Chief Minister of Delhi as a speaker at a panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a statement.

"The Chief Minister of one of the largest and populous cities in the world, which also is the capital of India, was therefore advised not to attend the event," Kumar added.

The MEA's statement came in response to media queries regarding political clearance for Kejriwal to visit Copenhagen for the summit, which was later denied.

Kejriwal was to attend the four-day C-40 climate summit beginning from October 9. He was to speak on his government's work towards lowering pollution, including the car rationing scheme.

Earlier in the day, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar also clarified that the permission was denied to Kejriwal for attending the climate meet in Denmark as it is a mayor-level conference.

Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim is slated to attend the four-day programme.

"The West Bengal minister is going (to attend the climate meet in Denmark). This is a mayor-level conference," Javadekar had told reporters at a cabinet briefing.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had accused the BJP-led Centre of showing hostility and not giving political clearance to Kejriwal and others for attending the conference.&nbsp; 
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The Centre on Wednesday said that it has advised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not to attend the C-40 World Mayors' Summit in Denmark in view that the participation of the AAP supremo as a speaker at the event's panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries.

The Centre on Wednesday said that it has advised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not to attend the C-40 World Mayors' Summit in Denmark in view that the participation of the AAP supremo as a speaker at the event's panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that its decision to grant political clearance is based upon multiple inputs and takes into account the nature of the event, the level of participation by other countries and the type of invitation extended, to name a few. "A considered decision on political clearance by the MEA is based on multiple inputs and takes into account the nature of the event, the level of participation by other countries, type of invitation extended, etc. In the instant case, the participation of Chief Minister of Delhi as a speaker at a panel discussion was not commensurate with the level of participation from other countries," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a statement. "The Chief Minister of one of the largest and populous cities in the world, which also is the capital of India, was therefore advised not to attend the event," Kumar added. The MEA's statement came in response to media queries regarding political clearance for Kejriwal to visit Copenhagen for the summit, which was later denied. Kejriwal was to attend the four-day C-40 climate summit beginning from October 9. He was to speak on his government's work towards lowering pollution, including the car rationing scheme. Earlier in the day, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar also clarified that the permission was denied to Kejriwal for attending the climate meet in Denmark as it is a mayor-level conference. Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim is slated to attend the four-day programme. "The West Bengal minister is going (to attend the climate meet in Denmark). This is a mayor-level conference," Javadekar had told reporters at a cabinet briefing. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had accused the BJP-led Centre of showing hostility and not giving political clearance to Kejriwal and others for attending the conference.

Kejriwal's participation in C-40 climate meet 'not commensurate' with level of participation from other countries: MEA

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