For The Development Of Delhi...: Rekha Gupta's First Reaction After Being Named As Delhi CM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rekha Gupta has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. The swearing-in ceremony for Gupta and her Cabinet ministers is scheduled to take place at Ramlila Ground on Thursday. This marks a significant moment as the BJP forms a government in Delhi after 27 years, with Gupta becoming the fourth woman to hold this position in the national capital.

Rekha Gupta's First Reaction:

Following her appointment, Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude towards the BJP's top leadership and legislative members. In a post on X, Rekha Gupta said, "I extend my heartfelt thanks to the top leadership of the BJP and the legislative party for placing their trust in me. I am ready to fulfil my responsibilities for the development of Delhi."

Her victory in Shalimar Bagh over AAP candidate Bandna Kumari by more than 29,000 votes was pivotal.

Rekha Gupta's Background and Net Worth:

Born in 1974 in Nandgarh village, Haryana, Rekha Gupta moved to Delhi with her family in 1976. She has no legal cases against her name. Financially, she possesses assets worth Rs 5.3 crore, comprising Rs 2.7 crore in movable assets and Rs 2.6 crore in immovable assets. However, she also has liabilities amounting to Rs 1.2 crore.

Gupta's political journey saw her being chosen as the Leader of the House during a BJP legislature party meeting attended by all 48 newly-elected BJP MLAs. Central observers Ravi Shankar Prasad and O P Dhankar were present at this meeting. The CM-designate is set to meet Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena at Raj Niwas to formally stake a claim for forming a BJP-led government.