Rekha Gupta of the Bharatiya Janata Party has been sworn in as Delhi's chief minister, marking the party's first control over the capital in 27 years following a decisive election victory. The BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats, ousting former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Gupta's ascendance is not only a landmark event for the BJP but also poses challenges including addressing poverty and pollution in the sprawling city. Discussion of political tensions remains, especially considering Kejriwal's past critiques of Prime Minister Modi and corruption allegations.
I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office, Gupta said while taking the oath of office in front of a crowd of cheering supporters.
The BJP's victory in Delhi is a boost for 74-year-old Modi, who won a third term in office last year but lost his parliamentary majority, forcing him to rely on coalition partners.
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