Rekha Gupta , a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, is now Delhi’s chief minister. The BJP chose her over senior leaders as it returned to power after nearly three decades. Her political journey, party support, and community backing played key roles in her rise. Rekha gupta profile: Rekha Gupta named Delhi's Chief Minister after BJP 's victory, defeating AAP's Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes. Rekha Gupta , a former DUSU president and ex-councillor, won the Delhi Assembly Election 2025 from Shalimar Bagh seat. She will be sworn in as the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi on February 20, after a historic BJP victory. Rekha Gupta will succeed Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi as BJP returns to power in Delhi after more than 26 years by sweeping the February 5 Assembly polls in the national capital.
