Who is Rekha Gupta? First-Time MLA to Lead Delhi

Feb 20, 2025 Komal Das

Rekha Gupta of BJP is the new Delhi Chief Minister, winning Shalimar Bagh by 29,595 votes

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Rekha Gupta becomes Delhi's fourth woman CM and the only female CM in NDA-ruled states, after Sheila Dikshit, Sushma Swaraj, and Atishi

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Rekha Gupta will take oath as Delhi CM on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan, in a ceremony attended by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and other leaders

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BJP won 48 of 70 seats in Delhi, ending AAP's rule. Rekha Gupta, 50, becomes BJP's first Delhi CM in 27 years, succeeding Sushma Swaraj

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Ex-DUSU President Rekha Gupta will implement BJP's ₹2,500 women scheme, with "Kaam hi Pehchaan" as her tagline

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Rekha Gupta's journey: DUSU President (1996), BJP Yuva Morcha Delhi Secretary (2003), and National Secretary (2004)

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Rekha Gupta: Councillor (2007), BJP leader (2009), won Shalimar Bagh (2025). Family net worth: ₹5 crore

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