Summary: As Rekha Gupta prepares to take oath as Delhi’s Chief Minister, Congress leader Alka Lamba shares a nostalgic 1995 photo from their student politics days, recalling their journey in DUSU.
As Delhi gears up for the swearing-in ceremony of its new Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, a nostalgic photograph from nearly three decades ago has resurfaced on social media. Congress leader Alka Lamba shared the image on X (formerly Twitter), capturing a moment from 1995 when both leaders took the oath as office bearers of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU).
Throwback to Student Politics: Rekha Gupta and Alka Lamba in DUSU
In her post, Ms. Lamba reminisced about their early days in politics, writing:
“This memorable photo from 1995 – when Rekha Gupta and I took oath together. I won the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Adhyaksh post from NSUI, and Rekha won the MahaSachiv post from ABVP. Congratulations.”
She further extended her best wishes to the people of Delhi, stating, “Congratulations to Delhi for getting its fourth woman Chief Minister. We #dillii hope that #maa Yamuna will be clean and daughters safe.”
Ms. Lamba, a former DUSU President from the Congress-backed National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), faced off against AAP leader and outgoing Chief Minister Atishi in the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections but lost.
Rekha Gupta’s Political Rise and Historic Win
Rekha Gupta, a first-time BJP MLA from Shalimar Bagh, emerged victorious in the recent elections, defeating AAP’s Bandana Kumari by a margin of over 29,000 votes. Her selection as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly paved the way for her claim to form the government.
Following the announcement, Ms. Gupta expressed her gratitude and commitment to serving the people of Delhi:
“I express my heartfelt gratitude to the top leadership for trusting me and entrusting me with this responsibility. This trust and support have given me new energy and inspiration. I pledge to work with full honesty, integrity, and dedication for the welfare, empowerment, and overall development of every citizen of Delhi. I am fully committed to taking Delhi to new heights.”
BJP’s Return to Power in Delhi After 27 Years
Rekha Gupta’s appointment marks a historic political shift, making her the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi after BJP’s Sushma Swaraj, Congress’ Sheila Dikshit, and AAP’s Atishi.
The BJP’s victory in Delhi was a stunning political comeback, securing 48 seats in the Assembly and ousting the Aam Aadmi Party from power after a decade. This win marks the party’s return to governance in the national capital after 27 years.
Swearing-In Ceremony at Ramlila Maidan
Rekha Gupta will take the oath of office on Thursday at Delhi’s historic Ramlila Maidan, where thousands are expected to witness the event. With her leadership, the BJP aims to implement its governance agenda and address key issues in the capital, including women’s safety, infrastructure development, and cleaning the Yamuna River.
As the BJP embarks on this new chapter, Rekha Gupta’s journey from student leader to Chief Minister stands as a testament to her political resilience and the evolving landscape of Delhi’s politics.
