BJP meets at PM’s house to finalize Delhi CM.
The selection process for New Delhi’s next Chief Minister will commence at noon, with the BJP’s Parliamentary Board—the party’s highest decision-making body—set to meet and finalize ‘observers’ for the crucial gathering of newly elected legislators later in the day.
This meeting at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence is expected to play a key role in determining who will lead the government in the national capital. With the BJP securing a significant mandate, the party’s leadership is keen on ensuring a smooth transition. The observers appointed today will oversee the deliberations among the MLAs before a final decision is made on the new Chief Minister, a choice that will shape the BJP’s governance in Delhi.
Delhi Set to Get New BJP Chief Minister After Nearly Three Decades
NEW DELHI: After nearly 30 years, Delhi is set to have a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister, with the official announcement expected by Wednesday evening. According to party sources, the selection process, which had been delayed due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s international commitments, has now gathered momentum, with the BJP’s Parliamentary Board finalizing key decisions earlier in the day.
Selection Process Gains Pace
The process of selecting Delhi’s new Chief Minister began at noon, with the BJP’s Parliamentary Board, the party’s highest decision-making body, convening to appoint ‘observers’ who will oversee the crucial gathering of the newly-elected MLAs. The board decided on former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and BJP National Secretary Om Prakash Dhankar as observers for the 6:15 pm meeting of BJP MLAs in the Delhi Assembly.
This meeting will be decisive, as it is during this session that the BJP’s elected legislators will select their leader, who will subsequently be sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister.
PM Modi Attends Crucial BJP Meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently returned from diplomatic visits to France and the United States, attended the Parliamentary Board meeting earlier today. His presence underscored the importance of this decision for the party, as Delhi remains a politically significant battleground.
Sources suggest that the BJP leadership is keen on a smooth transition, with emphasis on a leader who can implement the party’s vision for governance in the national capital.
Grand Oath-Taking Ceremony on Thursday
Once the BJP legislators finalize their Chief Ministerial pick, the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Thursday morning at Ramlila Maidan, a historic venue often associated with significant political events in Delhi.
Details of the Oath-Taking Ceremony:
- Timing: The event will begin at 11 am and conclude by 12:34 pm.
- Oath-Taking: The new Chief Minister will take the oath at 12:05 pm.
- Stages: Three separate stages will be set up at the venue:
- One for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, and the new Chief Minister.
- A third for MPs and MLAs, with over 200 lawmakers from the BJP and its allies expected to attend.
Why This Selection is Crucial for BJP
The BJP has not held the Chief Minister’s post in Delhi since 1998, when Sushma Swaraj briefly served in the role. Since then, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have dominated the city’s political landscape. The return of a BJP-led government in Delhi is expected to reshape the city’s governance and redefine the party’s strategy in urban electoral politics.
Political analysts say the selection of Delhi’s new CM is critical, as the leader must not only implement BJP’s policies but also address local governance issues, including infrastructure development, law and order, and pollution control.
Who Could Be Delhi’s Next Chief Minister?
While the BJP has not officially disclosed its choice, multiple names have been speculated in political circles, including:
- Manoj Tiwari – MP from North East Delhi and former Delhi BJP chief, known for his influence in Purvanchali voters.
- Ramvir Singh Bidhuri – An experienced leader with a strong base in Delhi’s urban-rural voter demographic.
Regardless of who takes charge, the BJP leadership has emphasized continuity, stability, and governance efficiency as key priorities for the new administration.
What’s Next?
With the BJP MLAs meeting at 6:15 pm, a final decision on the new Chief Minister is expected by the evening. The party leadership has ensured a structured approach to the transition, minimizing speculation and intra-party conflicts.
Once the Chief Minister is named, preparations for the swearing-in ceremony will enter the final phase. The Delhi Police and administration are already on high alert to ensure smooth conduct of the event at Ramlila Maidan.
This transition comes at a time when Delhi’s political climate is undergoing a shift, and the BJP’s return to power in the capital is being viewed as a significant milestone for the party’s future electoral strategy.
As the evening approaches, all eyes will be on the BJP’s final decision, as Delhi prepares to welcome its first BJP Chief Minister in nearly three decades.