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On Thursday, Delhi's newly elected Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took the oath of office, alongside key leaders of the BJP who are now part of her Cabinet.

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The ceremony, held at the historic Ramlila Maidan, saw several prominent leaders taking office. Here is a look at the profiles of these new ministers.

Parvesh Verma (46), is a prominent BJP leader who made headlines by defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency during the Delhi Assembly elections. Verma's victory was considered a major upset for AAP, as Kejriwal had held the seat for nearly a decade. Parvesh is the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma and has a strong political lineage. Known for his deep grassroots support, Verma has focused his campaigns on providing better infrastructure, housing for slum dwellers, and ensuring a smog-free Delhi. His victory is seen as the culmination of years of political groundwork, particularly among the Jat community, which he has strong ties with. A former Member of Parliament for West Delhi, Verma is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Delhi politics.