A day after announcing the swearing-in date for Delhi’s next Chief Minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has rescheduled the oath-taking ceremony. Initially set for 4:30 PM on February 20 (Thursday), the event will now be held at 11:00 AM on the same day at Ramlila Maidan, according to sources.

The change in schedule comes even as BJP is yet to announce the name of the new Chief Minister, despite securing a landslide victory in the recent Delhi Assembly elections.

BJP to Announce Delhi’s New CM Today

The BJP has called a legislative party meeting at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, where it is expected to finalize and declare the new Chief Minister of Delhi. Despite its resounding victory, the party has delayed the announcement, fueling speculation and political attacks from the opposition.

Massive Swearing-in Ceremony Planned

The oath-taking event at Ramlila Maidan is set to be a grand affair, with:

• 30,000 guests expected to attend.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath among the high-profile attendees.
• Chief Ministers from 20 BJP-ruled states, Union Ministers, and NDA leaders invited.
• Bollywood celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Hema Malini, and singer Kailash Kher expected to grace the occasion.

Who Will Be Delhi’s Next Chief Minister?

With the BJP yet to name its CM candidate, several prominent leaders are being considered for the top post. Among the frontrunners are:

1. Parvesh Verma – The BJP MP who defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency.
2. Vijender Gupta – Former Delhi BJP President and experienced party leader.
3. Satish Upadhyay – BJP MLA and former Delhi BJP chief.
4. Pawan Sharma, Ashish Sood, Rekha Gupta, and Shikha Rai – Other key names being considered.

The delay in announcing the CM has led to speculation about internal differences within the BJP regarding the choice of leadership.

AAP Mocks BJP Over Delay in CM Announcement

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has seized the opportunity to attack the BJP, mocking its indecision over selecting a Chief Minister.

AAP leader Gopal Rai took a sarcastic dig, saying:

"For the first time in India's history, the wedding procession is ready, the wedding venue is set, but BJP still hasn't decided who the groom will be."

He further added:

"BJP is doing everything except announcing its Chief Minister. The party hasn't even held its legislative meeting yet. Instead of delaying, BJP should focus on fulfilling the promises it made to the people of Delhi."

The delay has fueled speculation about internal power struggles within BJP as leaders compete for the top position in the national capital.

As Delhi awaits its next Chief Minister, all eyes are on the BJP’s legislative meeting today, where the decision is expected to be made. With the swearing-in ceremony set for February 20, the political drama in the capital is far from over. Meanwhile, the AAP continues its offensive, questioning BJP’s leadership crisis and governance approach.

The coming hours will be crucial as BJP finally names its Delhi CM, putting an end to the suspense surrounding the high-stakes leadership battle.