The 27-year-long drought for BJP in Delhi has ended. The BJP has won 48 seats, securing a strong majority. The Aam Aadmi Party, which was in power for 11 years, has been reduced to just 22 seats. Now, the brainstorming for a new Chief Minister face has begun in the BJP. Meanwhile, there is news that BJP President JP Nadda has met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah today. The discussion between the leaders lasted about an hour and a half, focusing on the blueprint for Delhi's new government.
Concurrently, State President Virendra Sachdeva has called a party legislator meeting on Sunday. According to sources, Delhi BJP President Sachdeva will meet the victorious legislators this evening to congratulate them and discuss future strategies. Before this, a celebratory event was held at the BJP office on Saturday evening. Discussions took place regarding the swearing-in ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Party President JP Nadda, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with the roadmap for the upcoming government in Delhi.
Previously, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva stated that the decision to choose the Chief Minister will be made by the central leadership of the party. All newly elected legislators are capable of fulfilling the duties assigned by the party.
NDA Leaders to Attend Swearing-In Ceremony
It is believed that the swearing-in of the new government in Delhi might occur after PM Modi returns from his foreign tour. Party sources say the ceremony will be grand, hence time is being taken. NDA leaders will be invited to the event. Additionally, all chief ministers of NDA-ruled states will also be part of the swearing-in ceremony.
New Chief Minister in 10 Days?
Though the date for BJP's swearing-in ceremony has not yet been decided, the party's state in-charge Baijayant Panda mentioned that a new chief minister for Delhi might be announced in the next 10-15 days following the victory on Saturday. He stated that a complete procedure is followed in the party for selecting a CM. He emphasized that they have collective leadership, and the selection of the chief minister will be done through a defined process.
Delhi has a total of 70 assembly seats, and 36 seats are required for a majority. BJP first achieved victory in Delhi in 1993, then lost the 1998 elections, allowing Congress to form the government. Congress won in 1998, 2003, and 2008 in the national capital. In the 2013 elections, BJP gained the most seats but fell short of a majority, leading Congress to support AAP externally, making Arvind Kejriwal the chief minister. This government lasted for a year before Kejriwal resigned. Following the 2015 and 2020 elections, AAP achieved resounding victories.
Race for New Chief Minister in BJP
After 27 years, BJP has once again achieved victory. The momentum to select a new Chief Minister in BJP has intensified. From the New Delhi seat, BJP's Parvesh Verma has halted the victory procession of AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, winning with a remarkable 4,089 votes. Currently, Parvesh Verma's name is also being considered in the race for the CM position within BJP.
