Delhi Govt Formation: BJP Legislative Party Meeting on Feb 19

BJP to stake claim for Delhi government on February 19, with the new CM expected to take oath on February 20. The party secured 48 out of 70 seats in the Assembly elections

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The BJP legislative party meeting was postponed from February 17 to February 19. The meeting will finalize the CM candidate, with top contenders Parvesh Verma and Satish Upadhyay in focus.

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Central BJP leadership has appointed observers for the meeting. All 48 newly elected BJP MLAs will be present as the party deliberates on Delhi's next Chief Minister.

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Parvesh Verma, who defeated Arvind Kejriwal, is a strong contender for CM. Satish Upadhyay, a former Delhi BJP president, is also in the race for the top post.

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AAP suffered a major setback, winning only 22 seats. Key AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, lost. BJP's victory marks a shift in Delhi’s political landscape.

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With BJP forming the government, a "triple-engine" model is in place—Center, MCD, and State. Political dynamics in Delhi are set for a major transformation under BJP leadership.

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