While one woman may win her space, she still needs to toe the line because the system remains the same. Without a critical mass of women fighting for change, patriarchy persists.

Bharatiya Janata Party’s MLA Rekha Gupta took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of Delhi at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday (February 20, 2025). A six-member Council of Ministers were also sworn into office in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders.

Elected from Delhi's Shalimar Bagh seat, Gupta is recognised for her grassroots engagement and organisational skills within the party.

Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi's Chief Minister, marking a significant milestone for women in Indian politics. The event was attended by BJP's top leaders, with PM Modi emphasizing a vision of accountability and transparency.

Besides Gupta, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Parvesh Verma, Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Kapil Mishra took oath as cabinet ministers.

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Hours after taking the oath as Chief Minister of Delhi, BJP leader Rekha Gupta formally assumed charge of her office in the Secretariat here on Thursday.She is the second woman Chief Minister belonging to the BJP in Delhi and the fourth woman Chief Minister in the national capital.