Rekha Gupta Appointed as the New Chief Minister of Delhi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially announced Rekha Gupta as the next Chief Minister of Delhi, making the party the ruling force for the first time in more than two decades. Gupta had emerged victorious in the Shalimar Bagh constituency and defeated AAP’s Bandana Kumari in the Delhi Assembly elections held in 2025. This article discusses the Chief Ministers of Delhi from its inception in 1952 up to 2025 and highlights the principal political personalities, changes in the leadership, and the politics of Delhi.

New CM of Delhi 2025

Rekha Gupta has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, marking the BJP’s return to power after 26 years. She won from the Shalimar Bagh constituency, defeating AAP’s Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes. Parvesh Verma has been named Deputy CM. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for February 20, 2025, at Ramlila Maidan, with top BJP leaders, including PM Narendra Modi, expected to attend.

Parvesh Verma Appointed as Deputy Chief Minister

Alongside Rekha Gupta, BJP has named Parvesh Verma as the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. This leadership duo is expected to focus on infrastructure development, women’s safety, and governance reforms in the national capital.

Chief Ministers of Delhi

The Chief Minister, CM, heads the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Though it is the de jure head that is held by the Lieutenant Governor, it is the executive authority that vests with the Chief Minister who alone can administer on a day-to-day basis. The Chief Minister is elected from the majority party in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, and his or her term would run for five years if there is continued support from the majority in the House.

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List of Chief Ministers Delhi 1947-2025

Here’s the complete List of Chief Ministers in Delhi from 1947-2025:

Also, Check: List of Prime Minister of India

Chief Ministers of Delhi Important Facts for UPSC

1. First CM of Delhi:
   • Chaudhary Brahm Prakash (1952-1955).
   • Delhi granted limited self-governance for the first time.
2. Abolition of CM Post (1956-1993):
   • Delhi’s CM post abolished in 1956 after becoming a Union Territory.
   • Direct Central Government rule until the restoration of the Legislative Assembly in 1993.
3. Restoration of CM Post (1993):
   • Madan Lal Khurana (BJP) became the first CM after Delhi’s Legislative Assembly was restored in 1993.
4. Longest Serving CM:
   • Sheila Dikshit (Congress, 1998-2013) served for 15 years, marking major infrastructure development, including the Delhi Metro.
5. AAP’s Emergence:
   • Arvind Kejriwal (AAP) became CM in 2013 after a strong anti-corruption wave.
   • Resigned in 2014, returned to power in 2015 with a massive mandate, and was re-elected in 2020.
6. Key Policies under Kejriwal:
   • Focus on education, healthcare, water, and electricity (free water and subsidized electricity).
   • Introduced reforms in public transport and governance.
7. Political Parties:
   • Indian National Congress (INC): Dominated Delhi’s politics for decades.
   • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): Played a key role but failed to secure long-term governance.
   • Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): Emerged as the dominant force since 2013.
8. Dual Governance System:
   • Delhi has a unique governance structure with both a Legislative Assembly (CM) and a Lieutenant Governor (LG) appointed by the President.
   • Key areas like law and order and police are under the Central Government’s control.
9. 2014-2024 Delhi CM Vacancy:
   • After Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation in 2014, Delhi went through a brief period without a CM.
   • Kejriwal returned to office post-elections, leading the government from 2015 to 2020.
10. Atishi Marlena’s Appointment:

• Atishi Marlena served as Delhi CM in 2024 for a brief period after Kejriwal’s resignation.

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