LEADERSHIP OF DELHI

Delhi's leadership evolved from Brahm Prakash in 1952 to Atishi Marlena in 2025, with significant shifts in political dynamics, governance, and urban development throughout the years.

- TDG NETWORK

Delhi, the National Capital Territory of India, has seen a significant evolution in its leadership. Brahm Prakash of the Indian National Congress (INC) was the first Chief Minister in 1952. However, the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 abolished the position for 37 years, with Delhi governed directly by the central government.

In 1991, the 69th Amendment granted Delhi the status of a National Capital Territory (NCT), with an elected legislature. The first election after this change in 1993 saw Madan Lal Khurana of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) take office, signaling a new political era.

The longest-serving Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit of INC, transformed Delhi over 15 years (1998-2013) through urban development and reforms. In 2013, Arvind Kejriwal of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) made history as the first state party CM, marking a shift in Delhi's political landscape. His leadership continues to shape the capital's future.

Brahm Prakash: He was a renowned metallurgist recognized for his contributions to nuclear materials in India. Born in Lahore, he earned his doctorate in physical metallurgy from Punjab University in 1942. Prakash furthered his studies in the United States at MIT, where he earned a Sc.D. in Mineral Engineering and Metallurgical Thermodynamics under notable mentors. Upon returning to India, he joined the Atomic Energy programme, working in Bombay from 1948 to 1950.