Rekha Gupta has taken oath as the Delhi chief minister, becoming the first leader from the BJP to assume the post after 27 years. While names like Parvesh Verma, Vijender Gupta and Satish Upadhyay were doing the rounds,

Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta has become Delhi's fourth woman CM as well as the fourth BJP leader to hold the post. So far, none of the previous CMs from the BJP have completed a full term in office.

Rekha Gupta was picked ahead of leaders including Parvesh Verma, Vijender Gupta, and Ashish Sood to lead the BJP's first government in Delhi after 27 years

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta criticized former CM Atishi for her comments on the first day in office. Atishi accused the BJP of not fulfilling promises to women regarding financial support. Gupta asserted that the new government will set its own agenda without external interference.