NEW DELHI: The first session of the newly constituted Delhi assembly began on Monday, marking the BJP’s return to power after 26 years. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta took the oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly during the session of the 8th Legislative Assembly.
In a significant development, three-time BJP MLA Vijender Gupta was elected as the new Speaker. The session also highlighted the linguistic diversity of the legislature, with MLAs taking their oaths in six languages—Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Maithili, and Punjabi.
Additionally, this session signified the BJP’s shift to the right side of the Speaker’s chair, reinforcing its new role in the assembly.
The session marks a significant shift in the 70-member assembly, with the BJP occupying the right side of the speaker's chair and AAP, which secured 22 seats, sitting in opposition on the left.
The BJP had a decisive victory in the February 5 elections, winning 48 of the 70 seats, bringing an end to AAP's decade-long rule in Delhi.
The assembly's proceedings began with the singing of "Vande Mataram," and Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva was seen in the speaker's gallery, observing the session.
On February 25, lieutenant governor VK Saxena will address the assembly, followed by the tabling of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports.
After taking oath chief minister of Delhi Rekha Gupta meets AAP leader and former chief minister Atishi during first day of assembly session in Delhi on Monday.
Newly elected speaker Vijender Gupta was welcomed by Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and leader of opposition and former chief minister Atishi, during the first day of the assembly session in Delhi.
BJP MLA Kailash Gahlot met AAP MLAs after taking his oath on the first day of the assembly session.
Minister Manjinder Sirsa with protem speaker Arvinder Singh Lovely on the first day of the assembly session.
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