Shalimar Bagh MLA Rekha Gupta has become Delhi's fourth woman CM as well as the fourth BJP leader to hold the post. So far, none of the previous CMs from the BJP have completed a full term in office.

First time MLA Rekha Gupta will be sworn in as the fourth woman chief minister of the national capital after BJP made a comeback in the city after 27 years

Rekha Gupta’s appointment as Delhi’s CM reflects BJP strategy of elevating unexpected candidates. As a former ABVP leader with deep RSS ties, Gupta’s journey exemplifies the party’s approach of leveraging grassroots connections.