BJP's Surprise Pick? Rekha Gupta May Become Delhi's Next CM

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu) : In a surprising turn of events, Rekha Gupta, a veteran BJP leader, has emerged as the top contender for the Delhi Chief Minister post. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting today to decide on its candidate for the coveted post. According to sources within the party, Rekha Gupta's name has been proposed by several senior leaders, including Union Ministers and MPs. Her experience, credibility and connect with the people of Delhi are cited as the reasons for her emergence as the front-runner.

Rekha Gupta, a two-time MLA from Delhi, has been a key figure in the BJP's state unit. She has held various portfolios, including education and health, and has been instrumental in implementing several welfare schemes for the poor and marginalized. The BJP's decision to consider Rekha Gupta's candidature is seen as a strategic move to counter the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) dominance in Delhi. The party hopes that her clean image, administrative experience, and commitment to public service will help to sway voters in its favor.

The meeting scheduled for today will be attended by top BJP leaders, including the party's national president, JP Nadda, and Union Home Minister, Amit Shah. The party is expected to announce its candidate for the Delhi CM post after the meeting. The development has sent ripples within the BJP's Delhi unit, with several leaders expressing their support for Rekha Gupta's candidature. "Rekha Gupta is an outstanding leader with a proven track record. She has the vision, experience, and dedication required to take Delhi to new heights," said a senior BJP leader.

The AAP, which has been in power in Delhi since 2015, has already announced Arvind Kejriwal as its candidate for the CM post. The Congress, which has been struggling to regain its foothold in Delhi is yet to announce its candidate. The BJP's decision on its CM candidate is expected to have a significant impact on the outcome of the Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled to be held early next year. With Rekha Gupta emerging as the front-runner, the party hopes to put up a strong challenge to the AAP's dominance in the national capital.