Parvesh Verma, Kapil Mishra Among 6 Likely Delhi Cabinet Ministers Under New CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi is buzzing with excitement as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to take charge after a 27-year gap. On February 8, 2025, the BJP swept the Delhi Assembly elections, and now, Rekha Gupta is set to become the next Chief Minister. Alongside her, six prominent BJP leaders Parvesh Verma, Kapil Mishra, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravindra Raj, Ashish Sood, and Pankaj Singh—are likely to join her cabinet as ministers, according to sources from India Today TV. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Ramlila Maidan, and Delhiites are eager to see what this new team has in store.
Rekha Gupta will make history as the fourth woman to lead Delhi, following in the footsteps of Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi. She won the Shalimar Bagh seat by a strong margin of 29,595 votes, defeating Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Bandana Kumari and Congress’s Parveen Kumar Jain. Her victory signals a fresh start for the BJP in the capital, and people are optimistic about her leadership.
Who Are the Likely Cabinet Ministers?
Sources say six BJP heavyweights are expected to take oath as cabinet ministers alongside Rekha Gupta. Let’s break it down:
- Parvesh Verma: A big name in Delhi politics, Verma was rumored to be a top pick for CM. He’s the BJP’s Jat face in the city and famously defeated AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency. His inclusion in the cabinet is no surprise!
- Kapil Mishra: Known for his bold stance, Mishra won the Karawal Nagar seat. He’s a vocal leader who’s sure to bring energy to the team.
- Manjinder Singh Sirsa: Victorious in Rajouri Garden, Sirsa is a well-respected figure in the party and among Delhi’s Sikh community.
- Ravindra Raj: The Bawana seat winner, Raj, is another key player expected to shape Delhi’s future.
- Ashish Sood: Securing Janakpuri, Sood’s win adds strength to the BJP’s lineup.
- Pankaj Singh: With a victory in Vikaspuri, Singh rounds out this talented group of leaders.
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The BJP’s return to power in Delhi after nearly three decades is a massive milestone. The party last ruled the capital in 1998, and this win reflects a shift in voter trust. Rekha Gupta and her cabinet are stepping in with big promises—better roads, cleaner air, and stronger governance. With the oath ceremony just hours away, all eyes are on Ramlila Maidan.
As Rekha Gupta prepares to lead, her team of ministers will play a huge role in delivering on campaign promises. Parvesh Verma and Kapil Mishra, in particular, are names that spark curiosity—both are known for their outspoken nature and strong local support.
