Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi CM; Cabinet Ministers Take Oath

Delhi News Live Updates: Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers Take Oath

NEW DELHI: Rekha Gupta was officially sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Thursday at Ramlila Maidan, becoming the fourth woman to hold this prestigious position. Following her oath-taking, several prominent BJP leaders, including Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Kapil Mishra, Ravindra Indraj Singh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Pankaj Kumar Singh, also took their oaths as cabinet ministers in the newly-formed Delhi government. This marks the return of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power in the capital after almost 30 years. The newly formed government has pledged to prioritize the implementation of key policies outlined in their election manifesto.

CM Rekha Gupta to Lead Road Repair and Maintenance Review Meeting
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is scheduled to chair a crucial review meeting today with officials from the Delhi Jal Board and the Public Works Department (PWD). The primary focus of the meeting will be to strategize road repairs and improve maintenance throughout the city. CM Gupta stated that addressing the issue of potholes and ensuring smoother roads for daily commuters would be a key agenda item. The BJP had promised to focus on improving Delhi’s roads and tackling traffic congestion in their manifesto, ensuring a better commuting experience for the working population.

Key Decisions Approved in First Cabinet Meeting
During its inaugural Cabinet meeting, the newly formed government approved two significant agendas. The Ayushman Yojana, which had been discontinued under the previous AAP-led government, was reinstated. The scheme, now reintroduced by the Gupta administration, will offer an additional ₹5 lakh in benefits, providing better healthcare access to the citizens of Delhi. Furthermore, the Cabinet passed 14 pending reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which will be presented in the assembly for further deliberation. The government also reviewed the financial assistance program, which provides ₹2,500 to women in Delhi as part of their welfare and empowerment initiatives.