Delhi CM-elect Rekha Gupta meets LG Saxena, stakes claim to form govt
In a significant development, Delhi CM-elect Rekha Gupta on Wednesday met Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and staked her claim to form the government in the national capital. She was accompanied by other BJP leaders and MLAs, marking a crucial step towards the swearing-in of the new government in Delhi.
According to reports, the meeting between Rekha Gupta and LG Saxena was held at the Raj Niwas, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor. The CM-elect was reportedly accompanied by a delegation of senior BJP leaders, including MLAs and party officials.
After the meeting, the LG office issued a statement, which read, “Honourable LG accepted the claim and invited her to form the new government.” The statement further revealed that Rekha Gupta will take oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan, a prominent public ground in the heart of the city.
Rekha Gupta’s meeting with LG Saxena comes after the BJP emerged as the single largest party in the Delhi Assembly elections, winning 32 seats in the 70-member House. The party fell short of the majority mark by just one seat, but is likely to form the government with the support of other parties and independents.
The development has significant implications for the political landscape of Delhi, which has been governed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the past five years. The AAP, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, had been in power since 2013, but was defeated in the recent elections.
Rekha Gupta, a formerRSS worker and a first-time MLA, was announced as the CM-elect of Delhi by the BJP on February 11. She will be the first woman Chief Minister of Delhi, and will face the challenge of governing the city, which is one of the most populous and chaotic cities in the world.
The BJP’s victory in the Delhi elections is seen as a significant boost to the party’s fortunes, which had been facing a slump in recent years. The party’s performance in the elections was attributed to its effective campaign, which focused on issues such as law and order, education, and healthcare.
Rekha Gupta’s government will face several challenges, including the need to improve the city’s infrastructure, enhance public services, and address the grievances of the people. The government will also have to navigate the complex political landscape of Delhi, which is dominated by the AAP and the Congress.
The BJP’s victory in Delhi is also seen as a setback for the AAP, which had been riding high on its popularity in the city. The party’s defeat has led to a crisis within the AAP, with several leaders and MLAs resigning from their positions.
In conclusion, Rekha Gupta’s meeting with LG Saxena marks a significant step towards the formation of a new government in Delhi. The CM-elect will face several challenges, including the need to improve the city’s infrastructure and enhance public services. The government will also have to navigate the complex political landscape of Delhi, which is dominated by the AAP and the Congress.
