Rekha Gupta Becomes Delhi’s Fourth Woman Chief Minister
Rekha Gupta, former Delhi University Students‘ Union president, has been named the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi, ending nearly two weeks of speculation. The BJP made the official announcement on Wednesday evening.
Before her, Sushma Swaraj (BJP), Sheila Dikshit (Congress), and Atishi (AAP) have served as women Chief Ministers of Delhi.
Gupta, 50 years old and a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, secured victory in the February 5 Assembly elections, defeating AAP’s Bandana Kumari by over 29,000 votes. Interestingly, she had contested the 2015 and 2020 elections from the same seat but lost to Bandana Kumari both times.
She is set to take oath tomorrow at noon in a grand swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan.
Expressing her gratitude, Gupta shared on X (formerly Twitter):
“I sincerely thank the top leadership for their trust in me. This responsibility gives me new energy and motivation. I pledge to work with honesty, integrity, and dedication for the welfare and development of every citizen of Delhi. I am committed to taking Delhi to new heights.”
Born on July 19, 1974, in Nandgarh village, Jind district, Haryana, Rekha Gupta comes from a humble background. Her father worked as a bank officer, and in 1976, when she was just two years old, the family relocated to Delhi, where she grew up and later entered politics.
As a Delhi University student, Rekha Gupta became actively involved in politics through the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Her leadership skills led to her election as President of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) for the 1996-97 term. She also served as Secretary of Dyal Singh College, playing a key role in student activism, which later propelled her into mainstream politics.
Rise in BJP Ranks
Rekha Gupta’s political career with the BJP began in the early 2000s when she joined the party’s youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). Recognizing her leadership potential, the BJP appointed her as the National Secretary of BJYM (2004-2006). Her dedication and strong organizational abilities earned her key positions within the party.
In 2007, she was elected as an MCD councillor from North Pitampura and later served as President of the Women’s Welfare and Child Development Committee (2007-2009). Over the years, she held several other influential positions, including General Secretary of the Delhi BJP Women’s Wing and National Executive Member of the party.
BJP’s Historic Victory in Delhi
After 27 years, the BJP returned to power in Delhi, winning a two-thirds majority with 48 seats. The ruling AAP suffered a major setback, dropping to just 22 seats in the 70-member Assembly. Meanwhile, the Congress continued its decline, failing to win a single seat for the third consecutive time.
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