BJP legislator from Rohini, Vijender Gupta, was on Monday elected as the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, following a proposal by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
In keeping with parliamentary tradition, CM Gupta, along with Leader of the Opposition Atishi, escorted Gupta to the Chair.
The eighth legislative assembly convened its first session earlier in the day, beginning with the swearing-in of BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely as Protem Speaker at Raj Niwas.
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena administered the oath of office to MLA Lovely, following which Gupta was formally elected as Speaker.
CM Gupta, who represents Shalimar Bagh in the Assembly, later took the oath as a legislator in the House.
Expressing her commitment to governance, she stated on X, "I pledge of dedication towards Delhi! Today I took oath as MLA in Delhi Assembly. Shalimar Bagh is my karmabhoomi, but every citizen of Delhi is my family. I am committed to work with full dedication for the development of the entire state and public service. Inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, I will continue to strive to build a developed Delhi."
Meanwhile, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma reassured citizens that the newly formed government would fulfil its electoral commitments.
"I want to say to the people of Delhi that our government will meet your expectations. We will fulfil all the poll promises we made. I also want the cooperation of the Opposition party. We want good laws to be formed to take Delhi to newer heights. I don't claim that we will make Delhi like Paris or London, but we will ensure we develop Delhi. This is our government's resolution," he remarked.
Also read: BJP to table CAG report, AAP calls it misleading
Follow us
