New Delhi [India]: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) on Monday as the first session of the 8th Legislative Assembly of Delhi commenced.
Upon arriving at the Delhi Assembly, CM Rekha Gupta confidently flashed a victory sign, marking the beginning of a new political era for the capital.
Government’s Commitment to Development
Ahead of the Assembly’s opening, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma assured the public that the newly elected government would work towards fulfilling all the poll promises made during the election campaign.
“I want to say to the people of Delhi that our government will meet your expectations. We will fulfill all the promises we made. I also want the cooperation of the Opposition party. We want good laws to be formed to take Delhi to newer heights. I don’t claim that we will make Delhi like Paris or London, but we will ensure we develop Delhi. This is our government’s resolution,” Verma stated.
First Session of the 8th Legislative Assembly Begins
The first session officially commenced with BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely taking oath as the Protem Speaker at Raj Niwas, administered by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. The election of the Speaker is set to take place at 2 PM today.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra called the day “historic,” emphasizing that the people of Delhi had reclaimed their power.
“It is a historic day today. The people who cheated Delhi have understood that the real owner is only the public. Corruption has a limited time, and after that, it is over. Under the leadership of CM Rekha Gupta, such a government has come to Delhi that will work for the people of Delhi,” said Mishra.
BJP Extends Support to Opposition Leader Atishi
BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely extended his best wishes to AAP leader Atishi, who has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly.
“My best wishes are with her on becoming Leader of Opposition (in Delhi Assembly). My sympathies have been with her as people from her own party used to refer to her as ‘temporary CM’,” Lovely remarked.
Upcoming Assembly Schedule
According to the Delhi Assembly bulletin, key events in the upcoming days include:
- February 25: Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena will address the assembly, followed by the tabling of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports.
- February 26: Discussion on the motion of thanks on the LG’s address, followed by the election of the Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Assembly.