In Nashik, Modi accused Congress and its allies of seeking to replace Dr. Ambedkar’s Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir. (X/ANI)
Delhi: The much-anticipated decision regarding who will be the next chief minister of Delhi is likely to be taken on Wednesday during a meeting of the newly-elected BJP MLAs' ahead of the oath-taking ceremony in Ramlila Maidan on February 20. As of February 19, 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to conclude the selection of Delhi's new Chief Minister following their significant victory in the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections held on February 5, 2025.
The BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats, marking their return to power in Delhi after 27 years. This victory came at the expense of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which saw a substantial reduction from 62 seats in the previous assembly to 22 seats in the current one. Notably, several prominent AAP leaders, including former Chief Ministers Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi Marlena, were unseated in this election.
In the aftermath of the election results announced on February 8, 2025, the BJP has been in the process of selecting its legislative leader, who will assume the role of Chief Minister. The party's Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are scheduled to convene today to finalize their choice for the leadership position. While the BJP has not officially disclosed the names of potential candidates, several senior party leaders are reportedly under consideration.The newly elected leader is expected to meet with the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to formally stake a claim to form the government. Following this, a swearing-in ceremony will be organized, marking the official transition of power.
This leadership selection comes in the wake of significant political shifts in Delhi. Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal resigned on September 17, 2024, amid legal challenges, leading to Atishi Marlena's brief tenure as Chief Minister until the recent elections. The BJP's decisive victory indicates a substantial shift in the political landscape of the National Capital Territory.For more detailed information on the election results and the political developments leading up to this point, you may refer to the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly election page.
Over 5,000 security personnel, along with more than 10 companies of paramilitary forces, will be deployed in and around Ramlila Maidan during the oath-taking ceremony for Delhi's new chief minister, officials said.
Usually, the BJP appoints observers from its central leadership ahead of the legislature party meeting. These observers interact with the newly elected MLAs and provide feedback to the party’s high command, which then finalises the chief ministerial candidate. According to PTI, many leaders within the party believe the BJP may choose a newly elected MLA for the role, following the precedent set in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Odisha
The 48 BJP MLAs will chose the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly The meeting will be held in the presence of BJP's central observers, whose names are yet to be declared.
The BJP Legislature Party is slated to choose the Leader of the House today. The oath-taking ceremony is likely to take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025. A huge crowd is expected at the event and around 40 celebrities have been invited.
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