How many Women Chief Ministers in Delhi? Check Name, Party and Serving Period

Delhi gets its new Chief Minister as Rekha Gupta takes charge, becoming the second BJP woman leader to hold the position. Her appointment follows BJP’s decisive victory in the 2025 Assembly elections. With extensive political experience, Gupta aims to focus on governance reforms, public welfare, and strengthening BJP’s presence in Delhi.

List of Female Chief Ministers

Sheila Dikshit: Served for 15 years, making significant contributions to the development of Delhi's infrastructure.

Atishi Marlena Singh: Served as interim Chief Minister after Arvind Kejriwal's resignation, holding office until February 2025.

Rekha Gupta: The newest appointee to the Chief Minister's position, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Rekha Gupta: The New Chief Minister - Appointment and Political Context

Rekha Gupta, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and MLA from Shalimar Bagh, has been announced as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. BJP sources confirmed her appointment after a legislature party meeting. Gupta's appointment marks the BJP's return to power in Delhi after 27 years. Rekha Gupta is the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi, after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi Marlena Singh, and the second woman BJP Chief Minister.

Election Victory

Gupta defeated AAP's Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes in the Shalimar Bagh constituency in the recent Delhi assembly elections. She got 68,200 votes in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Election. The BJP won 48 seats out of 70 in the Assembly election.

Early Life and Political Career

Gupta started her political career at the age of 50 in the early 1990s when she became a member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at Daulat Ram College, Delhi University. She was elected as the President of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) in 1996-97. Gupta has been a councillor and National Vice President of BJP's Mahila Morcha. She has also served as General Secretary of the BJP state unit of Delhi and has been a member of the party's National Executive. She was elected to the MCD Councillor from Uttari Pitampura (Ward 54) in 2007.

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Swearing-In and Security Arrangements

Her swearing-in ceremony will take place on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan. The ceremony is likely to be graced by the presence of BJP's senior leaders. Over 25,000 security forces will be stationed in the central, north, and New Delhi districts of the city for the ceremony.

Assets and Focus Areas

Gupta possesses assets worth Rs 5.3 crore and liabilities of Rs 1.2 crore. She is known for her grassroots work and organizational abilities within the party. Her priority areas have been community development, women's empowerment, and education reforms.

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