New Delhi, Feb 19 (UNI) The suspense over the new Chief Minister of Delhi is likely to end today as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is scheduled to hold a legislative meeting here on Wednesday.
The names of several newly elected MLAs are doing the rounds for the posts of chief minister, however Rekha Gupta, Parvesh Verma, and Vijender Gupta are considered the frontrunners for the Chief Minister post.
In the recently concluded assembly elections, the BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats, while the outgoing Aam Aadmi Party managed to win 22 seats. Meanwhile, for the third consecutive time, Congress failed to secure a single seat.
Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony are underway, overseen by BJP leaders Tarun Chugh and Vinod Tawde.
The oath-taking event is scheduled to take place tomorrow at Ramlila Maidan, scheduled to be held at around 4:30 pm.
BJP may opt for a leadership structure featuring one Chief Minister and two Deputy CMs, similar to its approach in other states.
As per sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, chief ministers from BJP-ruled states, NDA leaders, Union ministers, and other prominent figures are expected to attend the ceremony.
The Delhi Traffic Police has released a travel advisory outlining restrictions for commuters in the national capital on Thursday, February 20. “Due to the swearing-in ceremony of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi on February 20, 2025, at Ramlila Ground, special traffic arrangements have been implemented,” the Delhi Traffic Police stated while providing details on road closures and diversions.
More than 5,000 security personnel, along with over 10 paramilitary companies, will be stationed in and around Ramlila Maidan to maintain law and order during the oath-taking ceremony.
