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Rekha Gupta Takes Oath as Delhi CM; PM Modi, BJP CMs in Attendance
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena officiated the swearing-in of Gupta and her cabinet of ministers in the ceremony.
Delhi Women to Receive ₹2,500 Monthly Aid by March 8: CM-Designate Rekha Gupta
Addressing journalists outside her home, Gupta said the initial amount of the support would be deposited into the accounts of deserving women by March 8, coinciding with International Women's Day.
Vijender Gupta to Serve as Delhi Assembly Speaker; CAG Report to Be Presented in First Session
Accepting his nomination, the BJP veteran leader informed news agency PTI, "My first priority will be to present the pending CAG reports before the House, which were previously withheld by the AAP government."
Delhi Cabinet to Visit Yamuna Ghat Following Swearing-In Ceremony
This visit underscores the new administration’s focus on resolving Delhi’s long-standing issue of Yamuna pollution, a topic that was central to recent Assembly election debates.
Every Rupee Must Be Accounted For: CM-Designate Rekha Gupta on AAP Corruption Charges
Thanking for her new position, Gupta called it a "new motivation and a new chapter" in her existence. As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes back to power in Delhi after 27 years, Gupta, a first-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Shalimar Bagh, will head a six-member cabinet of ministers. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has made official gazette notifications announcing these appointments, which will come into effect from the time they take their oaths of office.
Rekha Gupta Appointed Delhi CM; Six MLAs to Be Sworn in as Ministers
In addition to her, six MLAs will be sworn in as ministers. A gazette notification was issued on Thursday by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs announcing that the appointments would be from the date they took oath of office.
Political Leaders Condemn Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' Remark as Insult to Billions of Hindus, Call for Apology
Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, was quick to respond, stating, "Whether it's Mamata Banerjee or Akhilesh Yadav, they are upset with the successful organisation of the Maha Kumbh. They only support works related to Muslims, and nothing else appeals to them. Calling the Maha Kumbh a 'Mrityu Kumbh' is an insult to billions of Hindus."
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Inspires India’s Path to Strength, Self-Reliance, and Prosperity, PM Modi
"I offer my respects to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His bravery and visionary vision founded Swarajya, and he motivated generations to protect the values of courage and justice. He is an inspiration for us to construct a strong, self-dependent, and prosperous India," PM Modi posted on X.
Swati Maliwal Urges Kejriwal to Appoint Dalit MLA as Delhi's Leader of Opposition
Maliwal's appeal coincides with contentious discussions on the composition of the opposition leadership following the most recent elections in Delhi.
Suvendu Adhikari Claims Mamata Banerjee Fears Hindu Voter Unity
Adhikari further remarked that the rising enthusiasm within the Hindu community for the grand Maha Kumbh event in Prayagraj has added to the Chief Minister’s concerns.
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