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Rekha Gupta Sworn In as Delhi’s First BJP CM in 27 Years

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Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister at a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday, marking the BJP’s return to power in the national capital after 27 years. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP Chief Ministers from various states.

Gupta becomes Delhi’s fourth woman Chief Minister after Sheila Dikshit, Sushma Swaraj, and Atishi. Her cabinet is expected to include six ministers, with key figures such as Parvesh Singh Verma, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh taking the oath alongside her.

Parvesh Singh Verma made headlines by defeating former Delhi CM and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal by over 3,000 votes in the recent elections.

Following her swearing-in, Gupta’s cabinet is expected to convene its first meeting at the Delhi Secretariat around 3 PM. Key policy implementations, including the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, which provides women beneficiaries with Rs 2,500 per month, and the rollout of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, are expected to be on the agenda.

No permission to AAP protest, says Delhi Police; Security beefed up at PM residence

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Delhi Police said on Tuesday that it has not given permission to AAP to hold any protest, reports ANI. However, entry/exit at Lok Kalyan Marg Metro station, Gate no 3 of Patel Chowk Metro Station, and Gate no 5 of Central Secretariat Metro Station will remain closed.

Security at the Prime Minister’s residence has been beefed up by the Delhi Police following the AAP’s announcement of a protest on Tuesday to “gherao” the premises in response to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest.

“Due to security reasons, entry/exit at Lok Kalyan Marg Metro station, Gate no 3 of Patel Chowk Metro Station and Gate no 5 of Central Secretariat Metro station will remain closed till further notice,” Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a post on X.

“Large number of security personnel, including paramilitary forces, were seen deployed at Patel Chowk after a call was given by AAP to gather here before the march,” said a senior Delhi Police official.

The Delhi Traffic Police have advised commuters to avoid routes, including Kemal Ataturk Marg, Safdarjung Road, Akbar Road and Teen Murti Marg.

“Commuters are requested to cooperate by avoiding/bypassing these roads, if possible, and make maximum use of public transport,” said the official. “People, who are going towards ISBT/Railway Stations/Indira Gandhi Airport, are advised to carefully plan their travel with sufficient time at hand,” he added.

“General public and motorists are advised to keep patience, observe traffic rules and road discipline and follow directions of traffic personnel deployed at all intersections,” the official said.