Delhi's next CM? BJP mulling appointing woman leader as CM, plans inclusive Cabinet
PTC Web Desk: : Following a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP is reportedly contemplating appointing a woman as the Chief Minister of the national capital. With 48 out of 70 seats secured, the BJP has ended the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long rule, paving the way for significant leadership changes.
Party insiders say the next Chief Minister would be selected from the newly elected MLAs. Sources indicate that a woman legislator could be the frontrunner for the top position. Discussions are also ongoing about appointing a Deputy Chief Minister from an underrepresented community, ensuring broader representation in the new Cabinet. Women and Dalit leaders are expected to have a significant presence in the upcoming government.
Among the victorious candidates, four women MLAs registered notable wins: Rekha Gupta (Shalimar Bagh): Secured 68,200 votes, defeating AAP’s Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes. Shikha Roy (Greater Kailash): Won with 49,594 votes, overcoming AAP heavyweight Saurabh Bharadwaj by 3,188 votes. Poonam Sharma (Wazirpur): Polled 54,721 votes, defeating AAP’s Rajesh Gupta by 11,425 votes. Neelam Pehalwan (Najafgarh): Scored a decisive victory with 1,01,708 votes, defeating AAP’s Tarun Kumar by 29,009 votes.
A major upset in this election was former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s defeat in the New Delhi constituency. BJP’s Parvesh Verma unseated Kejriwal, who had held the seat since 2013. This symbolic loss further marked the end of AAP’s dominance in the capital.
BJP returns to power after 27 years
The BJP’s resounding win has brought it back to power in Delhi after nearly three decades, triggering widespread speculation over the party’s leadership choices. All eyes are on the BJP’s decision regarding the Chief Ministerial post—one that could potentially make history with the appointment of a woman leader.
- With inputs from agencies
