Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan; six ministers take oath
BJP's Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Chief Minister of Delhi at Ramlila Maidan on 20 February 2025, with Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena administering the oath to her and six ministers.
Summary
On 20 February 2025 Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was sworn in as Delhi's ninth Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan, marking the BJP's return to power in the capital after 27 years. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath to her and six ministers: Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Kumar Singh. Gupta is Delhi's fourth woman Chief Minister after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi; a former Delhi University Students' Union president and three-time councillor, she won Shalimar Bagh by 29,595 votes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who attended, said she had risen from the grassroots. Under Article 239AA of the Constitution, the Chief Minister of Delhi is appointed by the President, and the Council of Ministers cannot exceed 10% of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 20 February 2025, Ramlila Maidan, Delhi
- Oath by
- Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena
- Constituency
- Shalimar Bagh (first-time MLA)
- Order
- 9th Chief Minister; 4th woman CM of Delhi
- Ministers sworn in
- Six
- Previous women CMs
- Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, Atishi
- Constitution
- Art 239AA(5): President appoints CM; Art 239AA(4): ministers capped at 10% of Assembly
Practice MCQs 5 questions
Rekha Gupta, sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister on 20 February 2025, represents which Assembly constituency?
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Correct answer: D — Shalimar Bagh
Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA, won the Shalimar Bagh seat by 29,595 votes.
Who administered the oath of office to Rekha Gupta as Delhi Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan?
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Correct answer: A — Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath of office to Rekha Gupta and six ministers.
Rekha Gupta is Delhi's fourth woman Chief Minister. Which of the following has NOT been a Chief Minister of Delhi?
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Correct answer: B — Kiran Walia
The three earlier women Chief Ministers of Delhi were Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi; Kiran Walia never held the post.
How many ministers took oath along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on 20 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Six
Six ministers took oath: Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Kumar Singh.
Consider the following statements about the National Capital Territory of Delhi under Article 239AA of the Constitution: 1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the President. 2. The number of ministers in the Council of Ministers cannot exceed 10% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Article 239AA(5) provides that the Chief Minister is appointed by the President, and Article 239AA(4) caps the Council of Ministers at 10% of the Assembly's total membership, so both statements are correct.