BJP MLA Rekha Gupta took oath as the new Chief Minister of Delhi along with her six cabinet colleagues. Rekha Gupta was sworn in at a grand ceremony at the iconic Ramlila Maidan, 11 days after her party returned to power in the national capital after more than 27 years. Watch in for more details!

Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi Chief Minister at Ramlila ground

Rekha Gupta will be sworn in as Delhi's Chief Minister on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan. The oath-taking ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Watch in for more details!

Delhi's fourth woman CM Rekha Gupta to take oath at Ramlila Maidan

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rekha Gupta sworn in as the new Delhi chief minister at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday (Feb 20).
The 50-year-old politician, who secured a win from Delhi's Shalimar Bagh constituency, became Delhi's fourth female chief minister.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">How much wealth does the new CM possess?</h2>
Rekha Gupta, in an affidavit filed with the Election Commission of India, disclosed her total income as Rs 6,92,050 ($7980.13) for the financial year 2023-24. Additionally, she declared movable assets valued at Rs 1,25,73,289.50 ($144984.44).
Her affidavit filed before the poll panel stated that the BJP leader has loans worth Rs 48.44 lakh ($55856.87).
According to the affidavit, Rekha Gupta mentioned two residential properties, one of which is co-owned with her husband. The value of her immovable assets according to the Election Commission of India affidavit stands at Rs 2.30 crore ($265262.22). She does not own any vehicle, but has jewellery worth Rs 18 lakh ($20759.65).
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<h2 dir="ltr">Criminal cases against Rekha Gupta</h2>
According to the ECI affidavit, Rekha Gupta has no criminal case against her.
Gupta, 50, is the second woman from the BJP to hold the post of chief minister of Delhi. A first-time MLA, Gupta contested the Shalimar Bagh constituency in the Delhi assembly elections against AAP's Bandana Kumari and won by 29,595 votes, marking the end of AAP&rsquo;s decade-long hold in the area.
Born in 1974, Gupta hails from Nandgarh village in Haryana&rsquo;s Jind district. In 1976, her family moved to Delhi, where she completed her primary and higher education. Her father was an officer in the State Bank of India.
Rekha Gupta started her political journey with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a student body affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
In 2007, she won the Delhi Councillor elections from North Pitampura. Gupta has also served as General Secretary of BJP Mahila Morcha in Delhi and was part of its national executive committee.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News: Rekha Gupta, a BJP MLA, takes oath as Delhi's new chief minister, marking a significant moment at Ramlila Maidan on February , becoming the city's fourth female leader.

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rekha Gupta sworn in as the new Delhi chief minister at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday (Feb 20). The 50-year-old politician, who secured a win from Delhi's Shalimar Bagh constituency, became Delhi's fourth female chief minister. Also read | Delhi New CM Oath Ceremony Live: Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi CM How much wealth does the new CM possess? Rekha Gupta, in an affidavit filed with the Election Commission of India, disclosed her total income as Rs 6,92,050 ($7980.13) for the financial year 2023-24. Additionally, she declared movable assets valued at Rs 1,25,73,289.50 ($144984.44). Her affidavit filed before the poll panel stated that the BJP leader has loans worth Rs 48.44 lakh ($55856.87). According to the affidavit, Rekha Gupta mentioned two residential properties, one of which is co-owned with her husband. The value of her immovable assets according to the Election Commission of India affidavit stands at Rs 2.30 crore ($265262.22). She does not own any vehicle, but has jewellery worth Rs 18 lakh ($20759.65). Also read | Morning news brief: Starmer backs Zelensky against Trump's 'dictator' claims; Rekha Gupta to be sworn in as Delhi CM and more Criminal cases against Rekha Gupta According to the ECI affidavit, Rekha Gupta has no criminal case against her. Gupta, 50, is the second woman from the BJP to hold the post of chief minister of Delhi. A first-time MLA, Gupta contested the Shalimar Bagh constituency in the Delhi assembly elections against AAP's Bandana Kumari and won by 29,595 votes, marking the end of AAP’s decade-long hold in the area. Born in 1974, Gupta hails from Nandgarh village in Haryana’s Jind district. In 1976, her family moved to Delhi, where she completed her primary and higher education. Her father was an officer in the State Bank of India. Rekha Gupta started her political journey with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a student body affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). In 2007, she won the Delhi Councillor elections from North Pitampura. Gupta has also served as General Secretary of BJP Mahila Morcha in Delhi and was part of its national executive committee. (With inputs from agencies)

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Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi chief minister at Ramlila Maidan

Delhi CM announcement: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rekha Gupta has been named as the next Chief Minister of Delhi. Watch in for more details!

Delhi CM announcement: BJP names Rekha Gupta as next Delhi CM

Delhi CM Suspense is over, Rekha Gupta is new Delhi chief minister. Meanwhile Parvesh Verma is likely to be her deputy, according to sources. Almost a week after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Delhi Assembly elections. The new Delhi CM and his council of ministers will take oath at Ramlila Maidan. This is BJP's historic comeback in Delhi after 27 years. The BJP’s return to power in Delhi comes after a landslide victory. Watch in for more details!

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