Dynamite News Delhi CM Swearing-in: Latest updates from Ramlila Maidan
A large number of dignitaries, workers and supporters have gathered at the Ramlila Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi's new CM Rekha Gupta. Here are full updates on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: Delhi is getting a new Chief Minister today in a grand ceremony at the historic Ramlila Maidan here. A large number of dignitaries, workers and supporters have gathered at Ramlila Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony.
A large number of supporters and leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states, other top leadership of BJP are in attendance at the ceremony.
Know every latest update related to the swearing-in on Dynamite News.
Delhi Chief Minister-Designate and BJP leader Rekha Gupta left her residence for the swearing-in ceremony taking place at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital on Thursday.
Before reaching the maidan, the CM designate took out a public rally and showed a 'victory sign' for her party. Visuals from the rally showed hundreds of supporters giving her flowers or paintings.
She first offered prayers at the Hanuman Mandir at Kashmiri gate before proceeding to the venue.
Rekha Gupta reaches Ramlila Maidan
Rekha Gupta has reached Ramlila Maidan to take oath as Chief Minister. She will take oath as Chief Minister at 12.30 pm.
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Preparations for the oath taking ceremony at Ramlila Maidan have been completed.
Ramlila Maidan has been converted into an impenetrable fortress. More than 25 thousand security personnel have been deployed for the oath taking ceremony.
Six other ministers, including Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh, will also take the oath. Rekha will be the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said that when our elder sister Rekha Gupta takes oath as the Chief Minister, it will be a new sunrise of development in Delhi. Under the able leadership of Narendra Modi, she will chart a new chapter of development for the people of Delhi.
BJP leader Parvesh Verma, when asked about the possibility of becoming the Deputy CM of Delhi, reaffirmed his commitment to the party, stating that he will always remain a dedicated worker. Speaking to the media, Verma expressed his readiness to shoulder any responsibility the party assigns him, emphasizing his dedication to serving the BJP with utmost sincerity.
"I have always said that I am a dedicated worker of the BJP, and I will always remain one. The BJP made my father the CM of Delhi, and he continued to serve the party till his last breath. Whatever responsibility the party gives me; I will carry it out diligently," Parvesh said.
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi Chief Minister Designate and BJP leader Rekha Gupta, BJP MLAs expressed confidence that she would take Delhi to new heights of development and carry forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision. BJP leader Alka Singh Gurjar said that she would take Delhi to new heights of development.
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Alka Singh Gurjar said, "Rekha Gupta has been a dedicated worker. Joining in the guarantee of PM Modi to fulfil the pledges for Delhi, she will take Delhi to new heights of development."
BJP MLA Sanjay Goel said that they were very happy with the choice of Rekha Gupta as CM, "All of us will take PM Modi's vision forward. We will make a 'Viksit Delhi'. The way the previous government has looted the state, we will work on all the issues that have been neglected."
BJP MLA Gajendra Yadav said, "This a matter of joy that Rekha Gupta was chosen as the CM yesterday.The high command had started a movement that in every state women, OBC, youth, people from every community would be given equal respect, state is moving forward in the same direction. Rekha Gupta is a dynamic leader and evolved from student politics. BJP's dream of Delhi's development will be completed under the leadership of Rekha Gupta."
BJP MLA Karnail Singh said, "We are happy that the BJP government is formed. What is even more important is that we have a woman CM. This is an example of women empowerment. She is very efficient and evolved from ABVP."
BJP MLA Anil Goyal said, "Under the leadership of Rekha Gupta, our government will take swift action on the ground. She is given this responsibility not just because she is a woman but because she is a capable performer."
Designated Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's son Nikunj said that it is a good thing that a woman got the opportunity to become the Chief Minister. We are confident that she will fulfil the responsibility well. Her hard work of the last 30 years has been successful.