Delhi New CM / Who will be the CM of Delhi? The name will be decided in the BJP Legislature Party meeting

Delhi New CM: Delhi is likely to get a new Chief Minister next week. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a historic victory in the recently concluded assembly elections, after which the party is looking for a new Chief Minister. According to sources, the party has prepared a list of probable candidates, which includes the names of 15 MLAs. The final decision will be taken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his foreign tour.

BJP's strategy and important meetings

After Prime Minister Modi returns from his visit to France and America, a meeting of the top leadership of the BJP will be held. Home Minister Amit Shah, party president JP Nadda and other senior leaders will attend this meeting. During the meeting, it will be decided who the party will make the Chief Minister of Delhi.

BJP has won 48 out of 70 seats in this election. Out of these 48 MLAs, 9 names have been shortlisted, from which the Chief Minister, Ministers and Speaker of the Assembly will be selected. Apart from this, the Legislature Party meeting is likely to be held on February 17 or 18, where a final decision can be taken.

Preparations for swearing-in in full swing

The results of the Delhi Assembly elections were declared on February 8. But the date of the swearing-in ceremony was postponed due to Prime Minister Modi's foreign trip. Now that Prime Minister Modi has returned from his tour on February 14, the name of the new Chief Minister of Delhi is likely to be announced soon. Due to this, the BJP has intensified preparations for government formation.

BJP's return to power after 27 years

The BJP has got a chance to return to power in Delhi after 27 years. In the 2025 assembly elections, the BJP performed brilliantly and won 48 seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had to be content with just 22 seats. This election saw a direct contest between the Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP. Many prominent faces like Aam Aadmi Party veterans Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Saurabh Bhardwaj and Satyendra Jain lost the election.

Who all are in the race for the new Chief Minister of Delhi?

BJP had contested the elections without any declared chief ministerial face, so now all eyes are on who the party will hand over the reins of the capital. Several names are in discussion among the potential candidates:

Pravesh Verma: He is considered to be the most prominent contender as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. Pravesh Verma has defeated Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal from New Delhi seat, making him an important leader for the BJP.

Satish Upadhyay: Satish Upadhyay, former state president of Delhi BJP and president of Yuva Morcha, is also in the race. His effective experience in the party organization makes him a strong contender.

Ashish Sood: Ashish Sood, who is emerging as the prominent face of the Punjabi community of BJP, is also in this list.

Jitendra Mahajan: Jitendra Mahajan, a senior leader of Delhi BJP and having a good hold in the organization, is also in the race for the post of Chief Minister.

Vijendra Gupta: BJP's veteran leader and long-time active in Delhi politics, Vijendra Gupta is also a possible name for this post.

What will happen next?

The official announcement of the name of the new Chief Minister of Delhi is expected soon. The BJP leadership is all set and the outline of the swearing-in ceremony is also being prepared.

This change in Delhi politics will be important, as it signals the return of BJP to power after 27 years. Now it remains to be seen who is handed over the reins of the capital and in which direction he takes Delhi.