Rekha Gupta Named Delhi's New Chief Minister, Parvesh Verma Appointed Deputy CM

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, as Delhi's new Chief Minister. This marks a significant moment as the state will once again be led by a woman. The decision was finalized during a BJP legislature party meeting held earlier today. Rekha Gupta succeeds Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Atishi after the BJP's decisive victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, ending Arvind Kejriwal’s decade-long rule.

The official announcement was made via the Delhi BJP's X (formerly Twitter) handle. The post, roughly translated from Hindi, stated:"Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Rekha Gupta on being elected the leader of the Delhi BJP Legislative Party. We have full faith that the state will progress under your leadership."

Parvesh Verma Appointed Deputy Chief Minister

Senior BJP leader Parvesh Verma has been appointed as Delhi's new Deputy Chief Minister. Verma secured a crucial victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, defeating AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal from the high-profile New Delhi seat. His appointment is seen as a strategic move, given his extensive political experience and strong connections within the party.

Why Parvesh Verma is a Strong Candidate

Parvesh Verma has been an influential figure in the BJP for nearly three decades. His political legacy is deeply rooted, as he is the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma and the nephew of Azad Singh, a former mayor of North Delhi Municipal Corporation. His career highlights include:

Serving as a two-time Member of Parliament from West Delhi.

Representing Mehrauli as an MLA.

Entering Delhi politics in 2013, contesting the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections from Mehrauli.

His leadership and experience are expected to play a pivotal role in shaping Delhi’s political landscape under the BJP’s governance.