Delhi CM Race Heats Up: BJP Legislative Party to Announce Leader

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold a crucial legislative party meeting in the national capital today to finalize the name of Delhi’s next Chief Minister. The meeting, which will take place in New Delhi, will be attended by all the newly elected BJP MLAs, along with senior party leaders and central observers. According to party sources, the name of the next Chief Minister is likely to be announced after deliberations.

Following the landslide victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, where the BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats, the party is now focused on forming the government and selecting a leader who will lead the state for the next five years. The decision is expected to be influenced by various factors, including experience, leadership skills, and the party’s vision for governance in Delhi.

Several names are being considered for the top post, with speculation rife about who will be chosen. Prominent BJP leaders such as Vijender Gupta, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, and Manoj Tiwari are among the frontrunners. However, the final decision will be taken after consultations with the party’s central leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP National President J.P. Nadda.

The meeting will also discuss key governance priorities and strategies to fulfill the promises made during the election campaign. The BJP has emphasized issues such as improving public infrastructure, addressing water and electricity concerns, and enhancing health and education services in Delhi. The party is keen on implementing a development-driven agenda to strengthen its hold in the national capital.

The swearing-in ceremony for the new Chief Minister is scheduled to be held on Thursday at Ramlila Maidan, a venue of historical significance in Delhi’s political landscape. The event is expected to witness the presence of top BJP leaders, state governors, and thousands of party supporters. Preparations for the grand ceremony are already underway, with security arrangements being put in place to ensure a smooth event.

With the BJP set to take charge in Delhi after a long gap, all eyes are on today’s legislative party meeting.