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Why BJP chose Rekha Gupta as Delhi CM

Rekha Gupta has taken oath as the Delhi chief minister, becoming the first leader from the BJP to assume the post after 27 years. While names like Parvesh Verma, Vijender Gupta and Satish Upadhyay were doing the rounds, the saffron party went ahead with a first-time MLA for the top job. But why?

From Chaudhary Brahm Prakash to Rekha Gupta; here’s list of Delhi’s CMs and ruling parties

The BJP won the Delhi assembly polls earlier this month, clinching 48 seats in the 70-seat assembly. The party returned to the power almost 27 years

Delhi elections: Key strongholds that AAP managed to retain amid BJP’s landslide win

Despite its crushing defeat, former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party managed to secure an impressive vote share of 44 per cent, reflecting that it still wielded influence in certain pockets of Delhi

Is Delhi getting a woman CM? Who could it be?

The BJP could choose the next Chief Minister of Delhi from one of its newly-elected women MLAs — Neelam Pahalwan, Rekha Gupta, Poonam Sharma and Shikha Roy all won in the recently held polls. But who are they? What do we know about them?

How AAP's defeat in Delhi will influence national politics

Arvind Kejriwal posed a greater threat to Rahul Gandhi’s ambition of the unchallenged choice of the united opposition in the run-up to the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, causing further damage to Congress’ prospects in other states along the way, if he was allowed to further consolidate his position in Delhi

Delhi to get BJP CM after 27 years. Did you know its last one was in power for only 52 days?

The BJP, which registered a historic victory on Saturday, has had three chief ministers: Madan Lal Khurana, Sahib Singh Verma, and Sushma Swaraj during its previous rule between 1993 and 1998. Swaraj, who was the first woman to occupy the role, had the shortest term, lasting just 52 days

Delhi polls: From caste and community to gender, BJP’s delicate balancing act while picking next CM

The BJP’s blowout victory in Delhi has left it facing a vital question –  who will be the next chief minister of Delhi? According to reports, the party leadership could go with an MLA, particularly a woman. Given recent history in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, the party may also pick someone from the OBC or Jat community

After Delhi loss, will AAP lose its national party status?

The Aam Aadmi Party’s disastrous loss in Delhi is raising questions about its status as a national party. The party won just 22 seats in the Delhi polls — compared to 48 for the BJP which returned to power after nearly three decades. To make matters worse, a number of AAP heavy-hitters including its supremo Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia lost their seats. But will AAP lose its coveted national party tag?

Atishi Marlena resigns as Delhi CM after BJP's thumping victory in Assembly elections

BJP is likely to stake claim to power next week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from a foreign visit. The party has maintained the suspense over who will become the new chief minister of Delhi

Why Swati Maliwal slammed Atishi after her Delhi win

Outgoing Delhi CM and AAP leader Atishi regained her Kalkaji seat in the recently concluded Delhi Assembly election. In a video that surfaced online, she was seen celebrating her victory by dancing with her supporters. This has drawn criticism from AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal