Rekha Gupta to Take Oath as Delhi’s New Chief Minister in Grand Ceremony at Ramlila Maidan
Rekha Gupta will be sworn in as Delhi's new Chief Minister on February 20 in a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, following her announcement as the leader of the House by the BJP. The event, set to begin at 11 am, will see her and the entire cabinet take the oath of office, with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena administering the ceremony. Around 50,000 people, including party workers, celebrities, and political dignitaries like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, are expected to attend the event. The BJP’s historic victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, where they won 48 out of 70 seats, marks their return to power after 27 years.
Swati Maliwal Urges Arvind Kejriwal to Appoint Dalit MLA as LoP in Delhi Assembly
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has urged AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal to appoint a Dalit MLA as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, citing a promise made three years ago regarding Dalit representation. In a letter to Kejriwal, Maliwal emphasized that appointing a Dalit MLA would be a significant step towards upholding values of equality and justice. This demand comes after AAP's recent defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, where the BJP won 48 seats. The BJP is set to form the new government, with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday.
BJP Slams CM Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ remark, Labels Her ‘Anti-Hindu’
BJP legislators in West Bengal protested against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "Mrityu Kumbh" comment, accusing her of being "anti-Hindu." Banerjee had criticized the Uttar Pradesh government's management of the Maha Kumbh Mela, calling it a "Mrityu Kumbh" due to poor arrangements for the less fortunate. In response, BJP leaders, including Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari, condemned her remarks, claiming they insulted the sacred event. Amit Malviya from the BJP IT Cell further accused Banerjee of showing disdain for Hinduism and appeasing her vote bank while undermining Hindu traditions. The controversy highlights the deepening political rift over religious issues in the state.
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Amid BJP Backlash, Congress Distances Itself From Sam Pitroda’s ‘China is Not Our Enemy’ Remark
Congress distanced itself from Sam Pitroda’s remark that "China is not our enemy," amid a strong backlash from the BJP. Jairam Ramesh, Congress's communications in-charge, clarified that Pitroda's views were not the party's official stance, stressing that China remains a major challenge for India’s foreign policy and security. Pitroda's comments, which downplayed the threat from China, were criticized by the BJP, with accusations that the Congress was prioritizing China's interests over India’s sovereignty. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between the two parties over national security issues.
