For the announcement of the new Chief Minister of Delhi all eyes are on the Bharatiya Janata Party. The name of the new Delhi CM is yet to be announced but preparations of the swearing-in ceremony is underway. Notably, it will be held in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan. According to the complete schedule of the swearing-in ceremony of the Delhi Chief Minister, the event is expected to start between 11-12 pm during which the guests will arrive and take their respective seats.
The Secretary to LG will request the Delhi Chief Secretary to read MHA, GoI Notification about the appointment of the Delhi CM and the Council of Ministers. The Chief Secretary will then read the notification of appointment of Delhi CM and Council of Ministers.
The Chief Secretary will request the LG to administer the Oath of Office and Oath of Secrecy to the Chief Minister Designate. During the event, Delhi Traffic Police has announced diversions at various locations, including Subhash Park T-point, Raj Ghat, Delhi Gate, ITO, Ajmeri Gate, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Bhavbhuti Marg, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg. From 7 am to 4 pm on Thursday, major roads such as Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg (ITO to Delhi Gate), Jawaharlal Nehru Marg (Delhi Gate to Guru Nanak Chowk), Aruna Asaf Ali Road, and Minto Road will see restrictions.
The police said, “A large gathering is also expected. To Manage traffic during this event, certain diversions and restrictions will be in place”. Commuters have been advised to avoid these stretches and use public transport. Parking will only be allowed at designated spots, and people have been urged to refrain from roadside parking. Those heading to New Delhi Railway Station should use the Paharganj side instead of Ajmeri Gate.
“Around 50,000 people, including party workers, RWA, sections of society and saints, will be invited. It will be a grand event in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet ministers will be present. It will last around 25-30 minutes,” the Northwest Delhi MP said.
Among the top contenders are: Parvesh Verma and Rekha Gupta. Reports also suggest that the BJP may opt for a “one CM, two Deputy CMs” formula to maintain caste and regional balance in Delhi’s leadership. “The party will decide it. It is a fact that a BJP worker will be the (Delhi) CM’s face. The party will assign the responsibility…If I become (the CM), then I will see what all is to be done,” Mohan Singh Bisht said.
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