'Film stars, industrialists': Who are invited to Delhi BJP's oath-taking
What's the story
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set for a grand oath-taking ceremony at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on Thursday, as it returns to power after 26 years. The event will start at 4:30pm and will be preceded by a musical program by Kailash Kher. BJP leaders, ministers, allies, chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of 20 states will be present.
Guest list
Diplomats, film stars, industrialists among attendees
The guest list for the ceremony goes beyond politicians, with over 50 film stars and industrialists likely to attend. Diplomats from major countries have also been invited. Farmers from Delhi and beneficiaries of central government schemes, including "laadli sisters," will also attend the event. Spiritual leaders like Baba Ramdev, Swami Chidananda, and Baba Bageshwar Dhirendra Shastri will represent the country's religious leaders at the momentous event.
CM suspense
Uncertainty looms over Delhi's next Chief Minister
While grand preparations are underway, there is still no word on who will take up the mantle of chief minister. While Parvesh Verma, who defeated Arvind Kejriwal from New Delhi seat, is a front-runner for the post, reports say there are at least 15 contenders for this crucial position. Names like Rekha Gupta, Ashish Sood, Satish Upadhyay and Shikha Roy were being discussed as potential contenders for the post.
Election results
BJP's victory ends AAP's decade-long rule in Delhi
The recent elections witnessed the BJP winning 48 out of 70 seats in the assembly, decimating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to 22 from their previous 62. This ended AAP's decade-long rule amid corruption allegations against its leaders, including former Chief Minister Kejriwal. The new government will have eight ministers, including the chief minister, sources told NDTV.