Rekha Gupta Takes Charge as Delhi's Fourth Woman Chief Minister

Delhi, India(20 February, 2025): In a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA, took the oath as Delhi’s chief minister. Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena administered the oath, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the capital.

Portfolios Announced for Cabinet Ministers

Hours after the ceremony, the new government released the list of portfolios assigned to each minister. Rekha Gupta retained key departments like finance, general administration, and women and child development. Other ministers were assigned crucial roles in governance.

Parvesh Verma’s Role in Infrastructure and Water Management

Parvesh Verma has been given charge of Public Works Department (PWD), legislative affairs, water, irrigation, flood control, and Gurudwara elections. His role will be vital in handling Delhi’s infrastructure and water management issues.

Ashish Sood to Handle Education and Home Affairs

Ashish Sood will oversee home affairs, power, urban development, and education. His responsibility includes improving schools, colleges, and technical training institutions in Delhi.

Manjinder Singh Sirsa’s Role in Environment and Food Supply

Manjinder Singh Sirsa has been entrusted with food supplies, forest and environment, and industries. His focus will be on ensuring food security and tackling pollution in the capital.

Ravinder Singh to Focus on Welfare and Cooperative Sectors

Ravinder Singh will look after social welfare, SC & ST welfare, cooperatives, and elections. His work will be crucial in supporting underprivileged communities and organizing fair elections.

Kapil Mishra Takes Charge of Labour and Tourism

Kapil Mishra will manage law and justice, labour, employment, art and culture, language, and tourism. His role will be to improve job opportunities and promote Delhi’s rich heritage.

Pankaj Kumar Singh to Lead Health and Technology

Pankaj Kumar Singh has been given health and family welfare, transport, and information technology. He will work on improving healthcare facilities and public transportation in Delhi.

Rekha Gupta’s Political Journey: From Student Leader to CM

Rekha Gupta began her political career in Delhi University as a student leader in the 1990s. She later held key positions in the BJP Mahila Morcha and the party’s national executive committee. Her experience in raising student issues shaped her journey to the top.

Delhi’s Fourth Woman CM

Rekha Gupta follows the legacy of Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi as Delhi’s fourth woman chief minister. Her leadership will play a crucial role in shaping the city's future.

First Cabinet Meeting and Plans for Delhi

After taking charge at the Delhi Secretariat, Rekha Gupta held her first cabinet meeting. She discussed key priorities, including pollution control, better public transport, and women’s safety. With the BJP leadership backing her, the new government aims to fulfill its promises to the people of Delhi.