Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on her 51st birthday and praised her leadership and dedication to public service. PM Modi wrote on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), "“Heartfelt birthday wishes to Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta ji. She has reached heights in politics with hard work and dedication and has always been active in the service of the capital.”"
In response to this message, Rekha Gupta thanked the Prime Minister, writing that his guidance is a source of energy and inspiration for her. She said that as Chief Minister, she is fully dedicated to implementing the principles of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas” on the ground.
Birthday Celebrated Simply in a Haryana Village
Rekha Gupta celebrated her birthday simply on Saturday in her ancestral village Nandgarh, located in Julana, Haryana. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, several senior BJP leaders, and local workers were present on this occasion. In Nandgarh and Julana, she met with party workers and participated in several social programs.
Her presence created a festive atmosphere in the village. Local people wished her a happy birthday and described her struggles and achievements as an inspiration for the daughters of the village. According to Delhi officials, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will discuss plans related to several development projects and interact with party workers during this time.
BJP's Only Woman Chief Minister
Rekha Gupta was born on July 19, 1974. Active in politics since her student life, Rekha has traveled from the student union to becoming the Chief Minister through hard work, struggle, and dedication. She became the first woman Chief Minister of Delhi in February 2025, when the Bharatiya Janata Party returned to power in the capital after 24 years.
Rekha Gupta is currently one of the two women Chief Ministers in the country — Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal on one hand, and on the other, she has achieved this feat as the first woman Chief Minister of Delhi.
While in the BJP, she worked in various organizational positions, from the Mahila Morcha to various organizational positions, and established a b leadership identity in the party. Since becoming Chief Minister, she has worked in several important areas such as women's safety, education, sanitation, and expansion of digital services.
Senior Leaders Extended Best Wishes
In addition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also wished Rekha Gupta a happy birthday. The BJP National President and many leaders of the Delhi Pradesh unit also praised her achievements.
Considerable enthusiasm was also seen among party workers regarding Rekha Gupta. Her achievements are being described as a symbol of women's empowerment. Her supporters say that for the first time in Delhi, such leadership has been seen that cares for every section of society with development and inclusive thinking.
