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BJP’s Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister After Landslide Victory
Rekha Gupta of BJP takes oath as Delhi's Chief Minister, marking the party’s first control of the capital in over two decades. 🔹 Gupta, 50, is the 4th woman CM of Delhi. 🔹 The BJP won over two-thirds of seats in the Feb 5 election, ending AAP’s rule. 🔹 PM Modi hails Gupta’s rise, calling her a leader from the grassroots. 🔹 Challenges ahead? Delhi’s air pollution crisis remains a major issue.
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by News Desk
2025-02-20
BJP’s Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister After Landslide Victory

New Delhi: In a historic political shift, Rekha Gupta of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Thursday, marking the first time in over two decades that the BJP has gained control of the capital’s legislature.

Gupta, 50, becomes the fourth woman to lead Delhi, after the BJP swept more than two-thirds of seats in the February 5 elections, ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long rule.

BJP’s Symbolic & Strategic Victory

The BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been in power at the national level but has not governed Delhi’s local legislature since 1998. The election win is a major boost for the party, especially after Modi’s reduced majority in last year’s national elections, which forced him to rely on coalition partners.

Gupta, a law graduate and grassroots leader, was formally chosen by BJP members on Wednesday. Taking the oath of office, she vowed to serve faithfully and impartially.

PM Modi, who attended the ceremony, congratulated her, stating that she had "risen from the grassroots" and expressed confidence in her leadership.

AAP’s Defeat & Political Context

The BJP’s landslide victory displaced AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, who had governed Delhi for much of the past decade.

Kejriwal, initially known as an anti-corruption crusader, faced legal troubles after being accused of taking kickbacks in a liquor licensing scandal. He was jailed for several months last year, a move he claimed was a political attack by Modi’s government.

Major Challenges for Gupta

Despite the election win, Gupta faces significant challenges, including:
✔ Severe air pollution crisis: Delhi is ranked among the world’s worst cities for air pollution, with smog levels reaching 60 times the WHO’s safe limit during winter.
✔ Public health impact: Thousands of premature deaths occur annually due to air pollution, with children and the elderly being most affected.
✔ Policy struggles: Years of piecemeal government initiatives have failed to tackle the smog effectively.

Surprisingly, none of the key parties prioritized pollution control in their election campaigns.
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