BJP leader Rekha Gupta has made history by assuming oath as Chief Minister of Delhi. She is the first woman from BJP to fill this esteemed position sworn in at a grand event held at Ramlila Maidan. Her ascent to prominence signals a major political change in the capital since her party triumphed after 26 years.
Rekha Gupta’s Assets and Income
Rekha Gupta claimed in her affidavit before the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections that her whole income for the financial year 2023–24 was Rs 6,92,050. Her immovable assets come at Rs 2.3 crore; her moveable assets come at Rs 1.25 crore. She also has debt of Rs 48.44 lakh.
Important Financial Data:
- Has two houses, one co-owned with her husband Manish Gupta.
- Owns jewellery valued Rs 18 lakh but does not drive a car.
- Income of Manish Gupta (2023–24): Rs 97,33,570.
- His moveable assets come to Rs 1.14 crore; his immovable assets come to Rs 30 lakh.
Political Trip and Up to Power
Rekha Gupta went to Delhi in 1976 after birth in Jind, Haryana on July 19, 1974. Starting her political career with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), she subsequently became the President of Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) 1996–1997. Early in the 2000s, she began her connection with BJP when she joined the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) as Delhi’s Secretary and subsequently became its National Secretary (2004-06).
Her electoral victory came in 2007 when she presided over the Women’s Welfare and Child Development Committee and became victorious from the MCD elections from North Pitampura. She lost against AAP’s Bandana Kumari in 2015 and 2020, but she came out on top in 2025 defeating the same contender by more than 29,000 votes from the Shalimar Bagh seat.
After Sushma Swaraj (BJP), Sheila Dikshit (Congress), and Atishi (AAP), fourth woman CM of Delhi Rekha Gupta Her success signals a shift in Delhi’s political environment and offers fresh perspectives on women’s leadership in Indian politics.
At lastRekha Gupta’s elevation to become Delhi’s chief minister marks a turning point in BJP political resurgence in the city. Having a strong financial background and a long political experience, she aims to provide the city development and transparency. When she takes office, the next years will be carefully watched for her leadership and government. source ndtv
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