NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and cabinet minister Parvesh Verma separately called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at Vice-Presidentโs Enclave today. These engagements underscore the BJPโs strategic efforts to consolidate its governance framework in the capital.
Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji, Honโble Chief Minister of Delhi, called on the Honโble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar at Vice-Presidentโs Enclave today. @gupta_rekha pic.twitter.com/6hp9MwRdaU
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Rekha Gupta met with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his official residence today. This meeting signifies the commencement of her administrative duties and the establishment of a collaborative relationship with the central leadership. The Vice Presidentโs Secretariat shared images of the meeting, highlighting the cordial interaction between the two leaders.
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Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt Rekha Gupta called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/HrqXuCSZ5b
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Earlier, CM Gupta also called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This visit further emphasizes her commitment to engaging with the nationโs top constitutional authorities as she embarks on her tenure.
Shri Parvesh Sahib Singh Ji, Honโble Minister for Public Works Department, Legislative Affairs, Irrigation & Flood Control, Water and Gurudwara Elections, Government of Delhi, called on the Honโble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar at Vice-Presidentโs Enclave today.โฆ pic.twitter.com/Ld9NxmfDGp
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In a separate development, senior BJP leader and newly appointed Delhi minister Parvesh Verma met with Vice President Dhankhar. While specific details of their discussion remain undisclosed, such interactions are customary following significant political transitions and are aimed at ensuring cohesive governance.
Context of the Meetings
These meetings occur in the backdrop of the BJPโs recent electoral victory in Delhi, unseating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after a decade-long tenure. The new administration, led by CM Rekha Gupta, has expressed a commitment to fulfilling its electoral promises, including the swift implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme and addressing urban infrastructure challenges.
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The separate meetings of CM Gupta and Minister Verma with Vice President Dhankhar highlight the BJPโs approach to establishing a robust administrative framework in Delhi. Engaging with central leadership is indicative of the partyโs strategy to ensure alignment between state and central policies, aiming for seamless governance and the effective implementation of development initiatives.
As the new government settles into its role, such high-level consultations are expected to continue, focusing on addressing the immediate needs of Delhiโs populace and setting the course for the cityโs future development.
