The Delhi Legislative Assembly commenced its new term today, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other MLAs taking their oaths of office. On this occasion, Chief Minister Gupta pledged her allegiance to the people of Delhi and committed to the all-round development of the capital.
New Delhi: The three-day session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly began today, February 24, 2025, with BJP MLA Arvindar Singh Lovely taking the oath as Protem Speaker. He was sworn in by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena at Raj Niwas. As Protem Speaker, Lovely will preside over the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected MLAs. Following this, the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will take place.
Chief Minister's Resolution After Swearing-In
After taking the oath, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta wrote on her social media handle, "Shalimar Bagh is my Karmabhoomi, but every citizen of Delhi is my family. I am committed to working with complete dedication for the development and public service of the entire state. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, I will continuously strive for the creation of a developed Delhi."
Legislative Proceedings and MLAs' Swearing-In
BJP MLA Arvindar Singh Lovely was sworn in as Protem Speaker by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. Subsequently, the process of electing the Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the Assembly was completed. The newly elected MLAs took their oaths in sequence, with a notable display of oaths being administered in various languages.
Some Notable Events
* BJP MLA Neeraj Baisoya touched the feet of the Protem Speaker after taking the oath.
* MLA Shikha Rai mentioned her husband's name during the oath-taking ceremony.
* AAP MLA and Leader of the Opposition Atishi took the oath in Hindi.
* Vijender Gupta arrived with rolli-tilak on his forehead.
* BJP MLA Anil Jha took the oath in Maithili.
* Kapil Mishra took the oath in Sanskrit.
* Minister Ashish Sud stated that the BJP's priority will be to improve clean water, sewage, and basic infrastructure.
Opposition's Response
Leader of the Opposition Atishi criticized the BJP government, stating, "The BJP had promised to give every woman ₹2500, but this scheme has not yet been implemented. We had already anticipated that the BJP government would backtrack on its promises." She also mentioned that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had increased Delhi's budget by ₹30,000 crore and launched several welfare schemes for the public.
Future Plans
Delhi's new cabinet has pledged to focus on public welfare. BJP leader Ravinder Singh Negi said that under PM Modi's leadership, Delhi will be given a new direction, prioritizing a clean Yamuna, better roads, and clean water. In the upcoming session, the government will implement its initial decisions and discuss development plans.
