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The suspense over the new Chief Minister of Delhi continues as the BJP has yet to announce its pick. The decision is expected to be finalised during the BJP legislative party meeting on February 19, following which the newly elected leader and other legislators will stake their claim to form the government. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for February 20 at Ramlila Maidan, which is expected to take place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BJP Legislative Party Meeting On Feb 19

The BJP's legislative party meeting on February 19 will play a crucial role in determining Delhi’s next Chief Minister. The party's national leadership will appoint an observer to oversee the meeting, during which MLAs will elect their leader. Following this, the elected leader, all BJP MLAs and Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva will visit Raj Niwas to formally stake their claim to form the government.

Oath-Taking Ceremony On Feb 20 At Ramlila Maidan

The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 4:30 PM on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan. The event is expected to be grand, with the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states. The BJP is using this event to showcase NDA’s unity, similar to previous oath-taking ceremonies in Haryana and Maharashtra.

The guest list includes BJP MPs, party workers, AAP and Congress leaders, representatives from religious and social organisations, RWAs, sanitation workers and slum community heads.

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Probable Delhi Chief Ministerial Candidates

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has stated that the final decision on the selection of new Chief Minister of Delhi will be taken by the party’s top leadership. However, several names are being discussed for the Delhi CM post:

  • Parvesh Verma: A key Jat leader who defeated Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi.

  • Rekha Gupta: Former BJYM Delhi Secretary, National Secretary and Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha General Secretary. She is emerging as a strong contender.

  • Ashish Sood: Former BJYM National VP, Goa BJP in-charge and Leader of the House in South MCD.

  • Shikha Roy: MLA-elect from Greater Kailash, known for hoisting the Tricolour at Lal Chowk in Srinagar during a curfew in 2011.

  • Satish Upadhyay: Former Delhi BJP President and NDMC Vice-Chairperson.

  • Vijender Gupta: Leader of the BJP in the outgoing Delhi Assembly.

  • Bansuri Swaraj: Daughter of late Sushma Swaraj and a prominent lawyer.

Notably, the BJP leadership is also considering the option of appointing a woman CM, as the party currently lacks a female chief minister in any state.

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BJP's Historic Win In Delhi Assembly Elections 2025

The 2025 Delhi Assembly election marked a historic comeback for the BJP, which won 48 out of 70 seats, ending the 27-year gap since it last held power in the capital. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) saw a sharp decline, managing to secure only 22 seats, a steep drop from 62 seats in the previous election.

The decision on the CM pick was delayed, partly due to Prime Minister Modi’s France-US visit from February 11-13. The speculation over the BJP’s choice for the top post has been ongoing since the Election Commission of India announced the results on February 8.

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