India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party has named a woman as the top government official in the state of New Delhi, which includes the country’s capital.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and outgoing Chief Minister Atishi said they hoped Rekha Gupta would fulfill all the promises BJP had made to the Delhi residents.

Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, will be the new Chief Minister of Delhi, announced BJP - which returned to power in the national capital after 26 years - this evening. "Committed to taking Delhi to new heights,

Shalimar Bagh BJP MLA Rekha Gupta, who clinched victory in Shalimar Bagh by a margin of 29,595 votes, is the next Delhi Chief Minister.

Rekha Gupta becomes Delhi’s new Chief Minister after BJP’s major victory, ending AAP’s rule. Her leadership marks a new political shift.

The BJP is likely to reveal its choice for Delhi's Chief Minister on Wednesday during a legislative party meeting, which will be held at 7pm. Karnataka's government is under fire for the delayed allocation of funds to important schemes,

By selecting her as Delhi CM, the BJP has opted for a non-controversial politician, a woman leader, and a fresh face.

The BJP ended the AAP’s decade-long rule in Delhi, winning 48 seats in the 70-member assembly, reduciing AAP to 22 seats

The oath-taking ceremony for Delhi's new chief minister and the council of ministers is expected to happen at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi, on February 20, 2025.