Two more flights from the US carrying<a title=" illegal Indian immigrants " href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/deported-amritsar-man-accuses-soldiers-removing-throwing-his-turban-dustbin" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> illegal Indian immigrants</a> landed at Amritsar Airport on February 15 and February 16. While the flight that landed on February 15 carried 116 Indians, the flight that landed on February 16 carried 112 Indians. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann had made arrangements for food and accommodations for the deportees. He also raised objections over the landing of a US Military flight at Amritsar Airport and not other airports in India. CM Mann also slammed PM Modi and took a dig at PM Modi saying America sending <a title="Indians in shackles" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/punjab-youth-deported-reveals-facing-beatings-electric-shocks-detention-camp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indians in shackles</a> as a 'Gift from Trump'. Among those 116 deported people, one was Harpreet Singh.&nbsp;
Harpreet Singh, 23, hails from Kanchhampura village in the Majitha constituency of Amritsar. Harpreet Singh is from a poor family in the village of Ghansham Pura. He has two younger siblings. Harpreet's house is very poor condition as well. His father is disabled, and his mother works as a domestic helper. His younger brother works in a salon, while his sister is still studying.&nbsp;To improve the family&rsquo;s financial situation, the family took a loan to send Harpreet Singh abroad.
<h2>How did Harpreet Singh enter the US?</h2>
Harpreet Singh had gone to Italy last year in July. Then planned to go to America through an agent. His companions in Italy gave him the agent&rsquo;s contact. They sent money to the agent, only to find out that they were being taken to America through illegal means. Harpreet Singh and his family explained that the trip had cost them nearly Rs 40 lakhs. They borrowed money from their village and relatives to send their son abroad to improve their financial situation, but little did they know that it would worsen their circumstances.
Interacting with the media, Harpreet shared, "I went to Italy from Delhi Airport by air. I stayed in Italy for 3 months. Thereafter, I went to Spain. From Spain, I went to Salvador. From there, I went to Guatemala. There were 12 to 13 people with me. Many of them were from Haryana. They crossed to the US but I was left behind as it was revealed that my 'donker' (agent) did not transfer the money to people who helped cross the border. Then I paid more to the Donker so that I could get into the US. I paid a total of Rs 40 lakh."
"From Guatemala, I then went to Mexico City. From there, I was taken to Tijuana. I stayed for 24 hours in Tijuana and then crossed the border and entered the United States. However, after being arrested by US authorities, I was taken to California and was kept in the detention center. The authorities took everything and even asked us to strip. After being forced to strip our clothes, we were given only a T-shirt and shoes without laces. Then, they switched on the AC, and that too on freezing mode," narrated Harpreet Singh.&nbsp;
Harpreet Singh mentioned that he didn&rsquo;t know the agent&rsquo;s name but said that the agent&rsquo;s phone number is now unreachable. They were caught on January 24. Harpreet Singh shared that it was a mafia-run route, and there were many hardships along the way. Sometimes they had to sleep hungry in the jungle. If they spoke out, they were punished, and often there were fights and beatings.&nbsp;They were subjected to torture in US detention centre and after several days, they were informed that Indian Prime Minister Modi was arriving in America.
They were then moved to a second camp, where they continued to face difficulties. Eventually, they were taken on the plane back to India, but Harpreet said that their hands were cuffed with chains. Harpreet outlined that when there was 1 hour left before landing, the US authorities removed the handcuffs and chains.&nbsp;
Harpreet Singh also mentioned that a seven-year-old girl from Gujarat was among those deported, and they were not allowed to speak to anyone. They went through an unimaginable nightmare. Harpreet and his family are now demanding justice from the government and legal action against the agents responsible for sending them illegally abroad.
During this time, Harpreet Singh's father and the village head (Sarpanch) spoke about his background. Harpreet's father, a former kabaddi player, suffered a leg injury during a match, which left him disabled. The family is very poor. His mother works hard, while his younger brother works at a salon and his sister studies. They took out loans to send Harpreet abroad, but now they are in even worse financial conditions. The family has appealed to the government for help, urging action against the agents who misled and exploited them.

Harpreet Singh, 23, hails from Kanchhampura village in the Majitha constituency of Amritsar. The 23-year-old was among 116 Indians deported by the US on a flight that landed in Amritsar on February 15. 

'Deported' Amritsar man shares inhumane treatment by US soldiers; 'Clothes stripped, switched on the AC..

In a concerning development, the Central Government's report on the groundwater of India paints a worrisome picture for many states. The Annual Ground Water Quality Report-2024 was released by the Central <a title="Ground Water" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/groundwater-resources-declined-from-73-pc-in-2009-to-64-pc-in-2020-eco-survey" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ground Water</a> Board (CGWB) in December 2024. While the report outlines that groundwater in multiple states is no longer fit for drinking, the situation is worrying in Punjab as it is an agricultural state and of course granary of India. The situation is the same in Haryana.&nbsp;
The report has found that <a title="groundwater in Punjab" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/groundwater-quality-punjab-unsafe-health-risks-iit-mandi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">groundwater in Punjab</a> has become toxic as elevated levels of toxic chemicals like uranium, nitrates, arsenic, chloride, and fluoride were found in it. Outlined in the 'specific contaminants of concern', CGWB report reads-&nbsp;
<h2>CGWB report on Punjab Groundwater</h2>
Arsenic contamination: "Elevated arsenic levels (&gt;10 ppb) were found in several states, particularly in the floodplains of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers. This includes regions of Punjab, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh."
Uranium Contamination: A notable concern in the groundwater quality report is the elevated levels of uranium in several regions. 30% of samples with uranium concentrations exceeding 100 ppb came from Punjab. However, Rajasthan's situation on uranium contamination is even worse as 42% of the samples were found contaminated with the said chemical. The report outlined that the results indicate regional hotspots of uranium contamination.&nbsp;
CGWB also identified groundwater samples with uranium concentrations greater than 30 ppb were clustered in areas 'identified as Over-exploited, Critical, and Semi-Critical groundwater stress&nbsp;zones, such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Andhra&nbsp;Pradesh, and Karnataka."
The data points to the exacerbating effect of overexploitation and deepening water levels on uranium contamination in these regions.
Ultimately, the report termed Punjab along with other states like Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, as most severely affected by high EC value in groundwater.&nbsp;
As per the information available, Pure water has a very low EC because it has almost no dissolved ions, while tap water has an EC of 100&ndash;500 \(\mu S/cm\),&nbsp; River or lake water can have an EC of 50&ndash;1500 \(\mu S/cm\), depending on pollution and mineral content.&nbsp;
The report explained the reason behind the rise in the EC value of groundwater in Punjab and other states. The report reads, "States like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh rely heavily on groundwater for irrigation. Over-extraction, coupled with high evaporation rates in these semi-arid regions, results in a concentration of salts in the remaining groundwater, leading to high EC values."
<h2>Groundwater quality for irrigation in Punjab</h2>
The report further highlighted contamination of groundwater that can majorly impact irrigation in Punjab and other states. The Centre's report evaluated Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) and Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC) values, which are key&nbsp;indicators of water suitability for irrigation.&nbsp;
In its report, it found that It was found that 0.76% of samples of water from Punjab fall in the very high sodium range and are unsuitable for use in irrigation practices.&nbsp;
<h2>Districts of Punjab where the amount of fluoride in the groundwater is higher than the recommended limit</h2>
<ul>
<li>Amritsar</li>
<li>Bathinda</li>
<li>Faridkot</li>
<li>Fatehgarh Sahib</li>
<li>Fazilka</li>
<li>Ferozepur</li>
<li>Gurdaspur</li>
<li>Hoshiarpur</li>
<li>Jalandhar</li>
<li>Mansa</li>
<li>Moga</li>
<li>Muktsar</li>
<li>Nawanshahr,</li>
<li>Patiala</li>
<li>Sangrur</li>
<li>SAS Nagar</li>
<li>Tarn Taran</li>
</ul>

The Annual Ground Water Quality Report-2024 was released by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in December 2024 and it paints a worrying picture of groundwater in Punjab and many other states. 

Punjab's Groundwater found unsafe for drinking with excessive uranium & other toxic chemicals; Know reasons behind it

In a concerning development, the Central Government's report on the groundwater of India paints a worrisome picture for many states. The Annual Ground Water Quality Report-2024 was released by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in December 2024. While the report outlines that groundwater in multiple states is no longer fit for drinking, the situation is worrying in Punjab as it is an agricultural state and of course granary of India. The situation is the same in Haryana.&nbsp;
The report has found that groundwater in Punjab has become toxic as elevated levels of toxic chemicals like uranium, nitrates, arsenic, chloride, and fluoride were found in it. Outlined in the 'specific contaminants of concern', CGWB report reads-&nbsp;
<h2>CGWB report on Punjab Groundwater</h2>
Arsenic contamination: "Elevated arsenic levels (&gt;10 ppb) were found in several states, particularly in the floodplains of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers. This includes regions of Punjab, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh."
Uranium Contamination: A notable concern in the groundwater quality report is the elevated levels of uranium in several regions. 30% of samples with uranium concentrations exceeding 100 ppb came from Punjab. However, Rajasthan's situation on uranium contamination is even worse as 42% of the samples were found contaminated with the said chemical. The report outlined that the results indicate regional hotspots of uranium contamination.&nbsp;
CGWB also identified groundwater&nbsp;samples with uranium concentrations greater than 30 ppb were clustered in areas 'identified as Over-exploited, Critical, and Semi-Critical groundwater stress zones, such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Andhra&nbsp;Pradesh, and Karnataka."
The data points to the exacerbating effect of overexploitation and deepening water levels on uranium contamination in these regions.
Ultimately, the report termed Punjab along with other states like Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, as most severely affected by high EC value in groundwater.&nbsp;
As per the information available, Pure water has a very low EC because it has almost no dissolved ions, while tap water has an EC of 100&ndash;500 \(\mu S/cm\),&nbsp; River or lake water can have an EC of 50&ndash;1500 \(\mu S/cm\), depending on pollution and mineral content.&nbsp;
The report explained the reason behind the rise in the EC value of groundwater in Punjab and other states. The report reads, "States like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh rely heavily on groundwater for irrigation. Over-extraction, coupled with high evaporation rates in these semi-arid regions, results in a concentration of salts in the remaining groundwater, leading to high EC values."
<h2>Groundwater quality for irrigation in Punjab</h2>
The report further highlighted contamination of groundwater that can majorly impact irrigation in Punjab and other states. The Centre's report evaluated Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) and Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC) values, which are key&nbsp;indicators of water suitability for irrigation.&nbsp;
In its report, it found that It was found that 0.76% of samples of water from Punjab fall in the very high sodium range and are unsuitable for use in irrigation practices.&nbsp;
<h2>Districts of Punjab where the amount of fluoride in the groundwater is higher than the recommended limit</h2>
<ul>
<li>Amritsar</li>
<li>Bathinda</li>
<li>Faridkot</li>
<li>Fatehgarh Sahib</li>
<li>Fazilka</li>
<li>Ferozepur</li>
<li>Gurdaspur</li>
<li>Hoshiarpur</li>
<li>Jalandhar</li>
<li>Mansa</li>
<li>Moga</li>
<li>Muktsar</li>
<li>Nawanshahr,</li>
<li>Patiala</li>
<li>Sangrur</li>
<li>SAS Nagar</li>
<li>Tarn Taran</li>
</ul>

In a concerning development, the Central Government's report on the groundwater of India paints a worrisome picture for many states. The Annual Ground Water Quality Report-2024 was released by the Central <a title="Ground Water" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/groundwater-resources-declined-from-73-pc-in-2009-to-64-pc-in-2020-eco-survey" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ground Water</a> Board (CGWB) in December 2024. While the report outlines that groundwater in multiple states is no longer fit for drinking, the situation is worrying in Punjab as it is an agricultural state and of course granary of India. The situation is the same in Haryana.&nbsp;
The report has found that <a title="groundwater in Punjab" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/groundwater-quality-punjab-unsafe-health-risks-iit-mandi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">groundwater in Punjab</a> has become toxic as elevated levels of toxic chemicals like uranium, nitrates, arsenic, chloride, and fluoride were found in it. Outlined in the 'specific contaminants of concern', CGWB report reads-&nbsp;
<h2>CGWB report on Punjab Groundwater</h2>
Arsenic contamination: "Elevated arsenic levels (&gt;10 ppb) were found in several states, particularly in the floodplains of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers. This includes regions of Punjab, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh."
Uranium Contamination: A notable concern in the groundwater quality report is the elevated levels of uranium in several regions. 30% of samples with uranium concentrations exceeding 100 ppb came from Punjab. However, Rajasthan's situation on uranium contamination is even worse as 42% of the samples were found contaminated with the said chemical. The report outlined that the results indicate regional hotspots of uranium contamination.&nbsp;
CGWB also identified groundwater&nbsp;samples with uranium concentrations greater than 30 ppb were clustered in areas 'identified as Over-exploited, Critical, and Semi-Critical groundwater stress zones, such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Andhra&nbsp;Pradesh, and Karnataka."
The data points to the exacerbating effect of overexploitation and deepening water levels on uranium contamination in these regions.
Ultimately, the report termed Punjab along with other states like Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, as most severely affected by high EC value in groundwater.&nbsp;
As per the information available, Pure water has a very low EC because it has almost no dissolved ions, while tap water has an EC of 100&ndash;500 \(\mu S/cm\),&nbsp; River or lake water can have an EC of 50&ndash;1500 \(\mu S/cm\), depending on pollution and mineral content.&nbsp;
The report explained the reason behind the rise in the EC value of groundwater in Punjab and other states. The report reads, "States like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh rely heavily on groundwater for irrigation. Over-extraction, coupled with high evaporation rates in these semi-arid regions, results in a concentration of salts in the remaining groundwater, leading to high EC values."
<h2>Groundwater quality for irrigation in Punjab</h2>
The report further highlighted contamination of groundwater that can majorly impact irrigation in Punjab and other states. The Centre's report evaluated Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) and Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC) values, which are key&nbsp;indicators of water suitability for irrigation.&nbsp;
In its report, it found that It was found that 0.76% of samples of water from Punjab fall in the very high sodium range and are unsuitable for use in irrigation practices.&nbsp;
<h2>Districts of Punjab where the amount of fluoride in the groundwater is higher than the recommended limit</h2>
<ul>
<li>Amritsar</li>
<li>Bathinda</li>
<li>Faridkot</li>
<li>Fatehgarh Sahib</li>
<li>Fazilka</li>
<li>Ferozepur</li>
<li>Gurdaspur</li>
<li>Hoshiarpur</li>
<li>Jalandhar</li>
<li>Mansa</li>
<li>Moga</li>
<li>Muktsar</li>
<li>Nawanshahr,</li>
<li>Patiala</li>
<li>Sangrur</li>
<li>SAS Nagar</li>
<li>Tarn Taran</li>
</ul>

In a major development,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/delhi-election-result-live-bjp-leads-early-election-commission-trends-aap-leads">Gyanesh Kumar</a> on Monday night was appointed as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), replacing Rajiv Kumar. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023, which established a new process for choosing the CEC, led to the appointment of Kumar, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre who was born in the 1988 batch.
<a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/modi-flags-off-pravasi-bharatiya-express-special-tourist-train-nris">Narendra Modi,</a> the Indian Prime Minister, Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with the selection committee to finalise Gyanesh Kumar's appointment. In the late afternoon, the committee met at the Prime Minister's office in South Block and chose his name from a list of applicants it had shortlisted. Now, the question arises who is Gyanesh Kumar, New Chief Election Commissioner of India?&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Who is Gyanesh Kumar, the new CEC of India?</h2>
Raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Gyanesh Kumar was born on 27 January 1964. The Chief Election Commissioner has a solid academic background. He graduated from IIT Kanpur with a BTech in Civil Engineering and went on to study Business Finance at ICFAI and Environmental Economics at Harvard University.&nbsp;
Kumar served as an election commissioner and held important positions such as legislative affairs secretary and cooperation secretary before assuming his current post as Chief Election Commissioner. Notably, from 2007 until 2012, he served as the Ministry of Defense's Joint Secretary.&nbsp;
The 2023 Act provided a new selection system that led to Kumar's appointment. The selection committee's recommendations are followed by the President of India for choosing the Chief Election Commissioner.&nbsp;
The Prime Minister heads the committee, which also consists of a Union Cabinet Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The most senior member of the Election Commission is designated as the CEC in accordance with this procedure. This is an important step towards enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of India's electoral system.&nbsp;

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Gyanesh Kumar as India's next Chief Election Commissioner. Kumar will be replacing Rajiv Kumar.

Meet Gyanesh Kumar, IIT-Harvard alumni & new Chief Election Commissioner of India

The appointment of <a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/delhi-election-result-live-bjp-leads-early-election-commission-trends-aap-leads">Gyanesh Kumar</a> as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), replacing Rajiv Kumar, is a notable move. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023, which established a new process for choosing the CEC, led to the appointment of Kumar, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre who was born in the 1988 batch.
 <a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/modi-flags-off-pravasi-bharatiya-express-special-tourist-train-nris">Narendra Modi,</a> the Indian Prime Minister, Amit Shah, the union Home minister, and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with the selection committee to finalize Gyanesh Kumar's appointment. In the late afternoon, the committee met at the Prime Minister's office in South Block and chose his name from a list of applicants it had shortlisted.
 All you need to know about Gyanesh Kumar:&nbsp;
 Kumar was raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, born on &nbsp;27 January 1964, Kumar has a solid academic background. He graduated from IIT Kanpur with a BTech in Civil Engineering and went on to study Business Finance at ICFAI and Environmental Economics at Harvard University.&nbsp;
 Kumar served as an election commissioner and held important positions such as legislative affairs secretary and cooperation secretary before assuming his current post as Chief Election Commissioner. Notably, from 2007 until 2012, he served as the Ministry of Defense's Joint Secretary.&nbsp;
 The 2023 Act provided a new selection system that led to Kumar's appointment. The selection committee's recommendations are followed by the President of India for choosing the Chief Election Commissioner.&nbsp;
 The Prime Minister heads the committee, which also consists of a Union Cabinet Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The most senior member of the Election Commission is designated as the CEC in accordance with this procedure. This is an important step towards enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of India's electoral system.&nbsp;
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Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as India’s 26th Chief Election Commissioner

The appointment of <a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/delhi-election-result-live-bjp-leads-early-election-commission-trends-aap-leads">Gyanesh Kumar</a> as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), replacing Rajiv Kumar, is a notable move. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023, which established a new process for choosing the CEC, led to the appointment of Kumar, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre who was born in the 1988 batch.
<a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/modi-flags-off-pravasi-bharatiya-express-special-tourist-train-nris">Narendra Modi,</a> the Indian Prime Minister, Amit Shah, the union Home minister, and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with the selection committee to finalize Gyanesh Kumar's appointment. In the late afternoon, the committee met at the Prime Minister's office in South Block and chose his name from a list of applicants it had shortlisted.&nbsp;
All you need to know about Gyanesh Kumar: Kumar was raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, born on &nbsp;27 January 1964, Kumar has a solid academic background. He graduated from IIT Kanpur with a BTech in Civil Engineering and went on to study Business Finance at ICFAI and Environmental Economics at Harvard University.&nbsp;
Kumar served as an election commissioner and held important positions such as legislative affairs secretary and cooperation secretary before assuming his current post as Chief Election Commissioner. Notably, from 2007 until 2012, he served as the Ministry of Defense's Joint Secretary.&nbsp;The 2023 Act provided a new selection system that led to Kumar's appointment. The selection committee's recommendations are followed by the President of India for choosing the Chief Election Commissioner.&nbsp;
The Prime Minister heads the committee, which also consists of a Union Cabinet Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The most senior member of the Election Commission is designated as the CEC in accordance with this procedure. This is an important step towards enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of India's electoral system.&nbsp;
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The appointment of <a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/delhi-election-result-live-bjp-leads-early-election-commission-trends-aap-leads">Gyanesh Kumar</a> as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), replacing Rajiv Kumar, is a notable move. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023, which established a new process for choosing the CEC, led to the appointment of Kumar, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre who was born in the 1988 batch.
<a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/modi-flags-off-pravasi-bharatiya-express-special-tourist-train-nris">Narendra Modi,</a> the Indian Prime Minister, Amit Shah, the union Home minister, and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with the selection committee to finalize Gyanesh Kumar's appointment. In the late afternoon, the committee met at the Prime Minister's office in South Block and chose his name from a list of applicants it had shortlisted.&nbsp;
All you need to know about Gyanesh Kumar:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Kumar was raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, born on &nbsp;27 January 1964, Kumar has a solid academic background. He graduated from IIT Kanpur with a BTech in Civil Engineering and went on to study Business Finance at ICFAI and Environmental Economics at Harvard University.&nbsp;
Kumar served as an election commissioner and held important positions such as legislative affairs secretary and cooperation secretary before assuming his current post as Chief Election Commissioner. Notably, from 2007 until 2012, he served as the Ministry of Defense's Joint Secretary.&nbsp;The 2023 Act provided a new selection system that led to Kumar's appointment. The selection committee's recommendations are followed by the President of India for choosing the Chief Election Commissioner.&nbsp;
The Prime Minister heads the committee, which also consists of a Union Cabinet Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The most senior member of the Election Commission is designated as the CEC in accordance with this procedure. This is an important step towards enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of India's electoral system.&nbsp;
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Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps has been facing the ire of social media as well as Police action looming on him ever since he attended India's Got Latent.&nbsp;<a title="Ranveer Allahbadia's one joke" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/fir-against-ranveer-allahbadia-question-podcaster-indias-got-latent-sparked-massive-uproar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ranveer Allahbadia's one joke</a> that was incest in nature put the entire show <a title="India's Got Latent" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/indias-got-latent-shut-down-multiple-firs-samay-raina-breaks-silence-takes-action" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India's Got Latent</a> under public scrutiny. Not only this, multiple FIRs were registered against Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and people associated with India's Got Latent. What was even more attention-grabbing was when the Maharashtra Police Cyber Cell announced it had booked 30 to 40 people including judges and contestants who appeared at India's Hot Latent. In the meanwhile Ranveer Allahbadia's crying video has gone viral
In the viral video, Ranveer Allahbadia can be seen in tears. Emotional podcaster in the video was heard saying that 'he feels guilty that he has exposed his team'. The video is linked to India's Got Latent. The video is being spread with the claims that Ranveer Allahbadia has issued another apology video in which he was seen crying.&nbsp;
In the video Ranveer says, "Mujhe isliye bura lag raha hai kyunki sab kaam band ho gaya (I feel bad because all the work has stopped)... I just feel I am guilty. Poori team ko aise expose kar diya. Meri wajah se poora kaam band ho gaya hai (I exposed the entire team. Because of me, all the work has stopped)."
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<h2>Truth Behind Ranveer Allahbadia's Crying Video</h2>
However, the claims that Ranveer started crying during Instagram Live video for his joke at India's Got Latent is totally fake and misleading. The video in which Ranveer Allahbadia can be seen crying is 3 years old. Ranveer shared the video on his YouTube channel 3 years back with the caption, "This Is NOT Clickbait - My Covid-19 Experience"
Ranveer Allahbadia had tested positive for COVID back then, and this was a video he posted right after that. The original video opens with him getting a Covid-19 test and saying, &ldquo;Hi guys, I just tested positive for Covid.&rdquo;
<h2>Ranveer Allahbadia's real apology</h2>
It is pertinent to mention here that Ranveer Allahbadia has issued an apology. A day after the uproar, Ranveer took to his Instagram handle and shared an apology video in which he said, "My comment wasn't just inappropriate, it was not even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry. Obviously this is not how I wish to use it. I am not going to give any context or justification or reasoning behind whatever happened. I am just here for an apology. I personally had a lapse in judgement. It wasn't cool on my part," he said.&nbsp;The podcast is watched by people of all ages, I don't want to be the kind of person that takes that responsibility lightly and family is the last thing I would ever disrespect."

Ranveer Allahbadia's one joke that was incest in nature put the entire show India's Got Latent under the public scrutiny

Fact Check: Is Ranveer Allahbadia crying video with 'guilty feeling' remarks linked to Latent? Know the truth

Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps has been facing the ire of social media as well as Police action is looming on him ever since he attended India's Got Latent. Ranveer Allahbadia's one joke that was incest in nature put the entire show India's Got Latent under the public scrutiny. Not only this, multiple FIRs were registered against Allahbadia, Samay Raina and people associated with India's Got Latent. What was even more attention-grabbing was when the Maharashtra Police Cyber Cell announced it has booked 30 to 40 people including judges and contestants who appeared at India's Hot Latent. In the meanwhile Ranveer Allahbadia's crying video has gone viral
In the viral video, Ranveer Allahbadia can be seen in tears. Emotional podcaster in the video was heard saying that 'he feels guilty that he has exposed his team'. The video is linked to India's Got Latent. The video is being spread with the claims that Ranveer Allahbadia has issued another apology video in which he was seen crying.&nbsp;
In the video Ranveer says, "Mujhe isliye bura lag raha hai kyunki sab kaam band ho gaya (I feel bad because all the work has stopped)... I just feel I am guilty. Poori team ko aise expose kar diya. Meri wajah se poora kaam band ho gaya hai (I exposed the entire team. Because of me, all the work has stopped)."
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Truth Behind Ranveer Allahbadia's Crying Video
However, the claims that Ranveer started crying during Instagram Live video for his joke at India's Got Latent is totally fake and misleading. The video in which Ranveer Allahbadia can be seen crying is 3 years old. Ranveer shared the video on his YouTube channel 3 years back with the caption, "This Is NOT Clickbait - My Covid-19 Experience"
Ranveer Allahbadia had tested positive for COVID back then, and this was a video he posted right after that. The original video opens with him getting a Covid-19 test and saying, &ldquo;Hi guys, I just tested positive for Covid.&rdquo;

Fact Check: Is Ranveer Allahbadia crying video issuing apology linked to Latent? Know the truth

Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps has been facing the ire of social media as well as Police action is looming on him ever since he attended India's Got Latent. Ranveer Allahbadia's one joke that was incest in nature put the entire show India's Got Latent under the public scrutiny. Not only this, multiple FIRs were registered against Allahbadia, Samay Raina and people associated with India's Got Latent. What was even more attention-grabbing was when the Maharashtra Police Cyber Cell announced it has booked 30 to 40 people including judges and contestants who appeared at India's Hot Latent. In the meanwhile Ranveer Allahbadia's crying video has gone viral
In the viral video, Ranveer Allahbadia can be seen in tears. Emotional podcaster in the video was heard saying that 'he feels guilty that he has exposed his team'. The video is linked to India's Got Latent. The video is being spread with the claims that Ranveer Allahbadia has issued another apology video in which he was seen crying.&nbsp;
In the video Ranveer says, "Mujhe isliye bura lag raha hai kyunki sab kaam band ho gaya (I feel bad because all the work has stopped)... I just feel I am guilty. Poori team ko aise expose kar diya. Meri wajah se poora kaam band ho gaya hai (I exposed the entire team. Because of me, all the work has stopped)."
<img src="https://tsnapi.truescoopnews.com/newsContent/1739435669527" alt="">
<img src="https://tsnapi.truescoopnews.com/newsContent/1739435696188" alt="">
Truth Behind Ranveer Allahbadia's Crying Video
However, the claims that Ranveer started crying during Instagram Live video for his joke at India's Got Latent is totally fake and misleading. The video in which Ranveer Allahbadia can be seen crying is 3 years old. Ranveer shared the video on his YouTube channel 3 years back with the caption, "This Is NOT Clickbait - My Covid-19 Experience"
Ranveer Allahbadia had tested positive for COVID back then, and this was a video he posted right after that. The original video opens with him getting a Covid-19 test and saying, &ldquo;Hi guys, I just tested positive for Covid.&rdquo;
<h2>Ranveer Allahbadia's real apology</h2>
It is pertinent to mention here that Ranveer Allahbadia has issued an apology. A day after the uproar, Ranveer took to his Instagram handle and shared an apology video in which he said, "My comment wasn't just inappropriate, it was not even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry. Obviously this is not how I wish to use it. I am not going to give any context or justification or reasoning behind whatever happened. I am just here for an apology. I personally had a lapse in judgement. It wasn't cool on my part," he said.&nbsp;The podcast is watched by people of all ages, I don't want to be the kind of person that takes that responsibility lightly and family is the last thing I would ever disrespect."

Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps has been facing the ire of social media as well as Police action looming on him ever since he attended India's Got Latent.&nbsp;<a title="Ranveer Allahbadia's one joke" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/fir-against-ranveer-allahbadia-question-podcaster-indias-got-latent-sparked-massive-uproar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ranveer Allahbadia's one joke</a> that was incest in nature put the entire show <a title="India's Got Latent" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/indias-got-latent-shut-down-multiple-firs-samay-raina-breaks-silence-takes-action" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India's Got Latent</a> under public scrutiny. Not only this, multiple FIRs were registered against Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and people associated with India's Got Latent. What was even more attention-grabbing was when the Maharashtra Police Cyber Cell announced it had booked 30 to 40 people including judges and contestants who appeared at India's Hot Latent. In the meanwhile Ranveer Allahbadia's crying video has gone viral
In the viral video, Ranveer Allahbadia can be seen in tears. Emotional podcaster in the video was heard saying that 'he feels guilty that he has exposed his team'. The video is linked to India's Got Latent. The video is being spread with the claims that Ranveer Allahbadia has issued another apology video in which he was seen crying.&nbsp;
In the video Ranveer says, "Mujhe isliye bura lag raha hai kyunki sab kaam band ho gaya (I feel bad because all the work has stopped)... I just feel I am guilty. Poori team ko aise expose kar diya. Meri wajah se poora kaam band ho gaya hai (I exposed the entire team. Because of me, all the work has stopped)."
<img src="https://tsnapi.truescoopnews.com/newsContent/1739435669527" alt="">
<img src="https://tsnapi.truescoopnews.com/newsContent/1739435696188" alt="">
Truth Behind Ranveer Allahbadia's Crying Video
However, the claims that Ranveer started crying during Instagram Live video for his joke at India's Got Latent is totally fake and misleading. The video in which Ranveer Allahbadia can be seen crying is 3 years old. Ranveer shared the video on his YouTube channel 3 years back with the caption, "This Is NOT Clickbait - My Covid-19 Experience"
Ranveer Allahbadia had tested positive for COVID back then, and this was a video he posted right after that. The original video opens with him getting a Covid-19 test and saying, &ldquo;Hi guys, I just tested positive for Covid.&rdquo;
<h2>Ranveer Allahbadia's real apology</h2>
It is pertinent to mention here that Ranveer Allahbadia has issued an apology. A day after the uproar, Ranveer took to his Instagram handle and shared an apology video in which he said, "My comment wasn't just inappropriate, it was not even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry. Obviously this is not how I wish to use it. I am not going to give any context or justification or reasoning behind whatever happened. I am just here for an apology. I personally had a lapse in judgement. It wasn't cool on my part," he said.&nbsp;The podcast is watched by people of all ages, I don't want to be the kind of person that takes that responsibility lightly and family is the last thing I would ever disrespect."

Fact Check: Is Ranveer Allahbadia crying video with apology linked to Latent? Know the truth

Following a recent 25 basis point reduction in the repo rate by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/rbi-imposes-heavy-fine-canara-bank-sbi-along-banks">Reserve Bank of India (RBI),</a> the State Bank of India (SBI), the biggest bank in the nation, likewise lowered the cost of some of its loans. Many new commercial and retail loans now have lower interest rates due to the bank. Taking out a loan to purchase a home is made further simpler by the fact that these loans are linked with the External Benchmark Rate (EBR).
The current rate for home loans relating to EBR is 8.9%, which includes a 2.65% spread and the RBI's repo rate of 6.25%. Depending on your credit score, house loan interest rates now range from 8.25% to 9.2%.&nbsp;Home loan maxgain (overdraft) options fall between 8.45% and 9.4%.
The interest rates for top-up loans will range from 8.55% to 11.05%.&nbsp; Overdraft (or top-up) loans range from 8.75% to 9.7%.&nbsp; The rates for loans secured by real estate will range from 9.75% to 11.05%.&nbsp;
The fixed rate for senior citizen reverse mortgage loans is 11.3%.&nbsp; The interest rate on the YONO Insta Home Top-up Loan is 9.1%.
Your CIBIL (credit) score sets your interest rate. According to bankers, business loans and the Marginal Cost of Funds (MCLR) are linked. Only when deposit interest rates fall these will drop. In spite of the RBI's rate decrease last week, HDFC Bank raised its MCLR. One-year MCLR is also linked with SBI's auto loans. Right now, it is 9%. Only when the cost of deposits decreases this will decrease.
The range for Standard Car Loan varies between 9.2% to 10.15% which includes SBI Car Loan, NRI Car Loan, and Assured Car Loan Scheme. Interest rates are somewhat lower under the Loyalty Car Loan Scheme which falls between 9.15% and 10.1%. &nbsp;
Electric vehicle loans from SBI range from 9.1% to 10.15%. The range of two-wheeler loans is 13.35% to 14.85%. There is a 0.5% discount for electric vehicles. SBI's rate cut shows its desire to maintain competitive rates while encouraging sustainable automobiles.
<a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/sbi-po-prelims-admit-card-2021-released-know-exam-date-all-other-details-here">SBI</a> disclosed the loan-to-value (LTV) as part of its home loan terms and conditions: 90% LTV ratio up to Rs 30 lakh 80% LTV ratio for amounts over Rs 30 lakh and up to 75% LTV ratio over Rs 75 lakh.&nbsp;
SBI's terms and conditions regarding the floating interest rate stated "Interest on the loan will be charged at a fixed spread with EBLR linked RBI REPO rate on a daily reducing balance basis at monthly rests."

The current rate for home loans relating to EBR is 8.9%, which includes a 2.65% spread and the RBI's repo rate of 6.25%

SBI slashes Home Loan interest rate after RBI reduces repo rate; Check new rates

The major Bank <a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/sbi-increases-interest-rates-fixed-deposits-see-list-new-interest-rates">State Bank of India (SBI) </a>drops the rate of loans; find out who will gain and how much the interest rates have dropped. Following a recent 25 basis point reduction in the repo rate by the <a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/rbi-imposes-heavy-fine-canara-bank-sbi-along-banks">Reserve Bank of India (RBI),</a> State Bank of India (SBI), the biggest bank in the nation, likewise lowered the cost of some of its loans. Many new commercial and retail loans now have lower interest rates due to the bank. Taking out a loan to purchase a home is made further simpler by the fact that these loans are linked with the External Benchmark Rate (EBR).
 The current rate for home loans relating to EBR is 8.9%, which includes a 2.65% spread and the RBI's repo rate of 6.25%. Depending on your credit score, house loan interest rates now range from 8.25% to 9.2%.
 Home loan maxgain (overdraft) options fall between 8.45% and 9.4%.
 The interest rates for top-up loans will range from 8.55% to 11.05%.&nbsp;
 Overdraft (or top-up) loans range from 8.75% to 9.7%.&nbsp;
 The rates for loans secured by real estate will range from 9.75% to 11.05%.&nbsp;
 The fixed rate for senior citizen reverse mortgage loans is 11.3%.&nbsp;
 The interest rate on the YONO Insta Home Top-up Loan is 9.1%.
Your cibil score sets your interest rate. According to bankers, business loans and the Marginal Cost of Funds (MCLR) are linked. Only when deposit interest rates fall these will drop. In spite of the RBI's rate decrease last week, HDFC Bank raised its MCLR. One-year MCLR is also linked with SBI's auto loans. Right now, it is 9%. Only when the cost of deposits decreases this will decrease.
 The range for Standard Car Loan varies between 9.2% to 10.15% which includes SBI Car Loan, NRI Car Loan, and Assured Car Loan Scheme. Interest rates are somewhat lower under the Loyalty Car Loan Scheme which falls between 9.15% and 10.1%. &nbsp;
 Electric vehicle loans from SBI range from 9.1% to 10.15%. The range of two-wheeler loans is 13.35% to 14.85%. There is a 0.5% discount for electric vehicles. SBI's rate cut shows its desire to maintain competitive rates while encouraging sustainable automobiles.
 <a href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/sbi-po-prelims-admit-card-2021-released-know-exam-date-all-other-details-here">SBI</a> disclosed the loan-to-value (LTV) as part of its home loan terms and conditions: 90% LTV ratio up to Rs 30 lakh 80% LTV ratio for amounts over Rs 30 lakh and up to 75% LTV ratio over Rs 75 lakh.&nbsp;
 SBI's terms and conditions regarding the floating interest rate stated "Interest on the loan will be charged at a fixed spread with EBLR linked RBI REPO rate on a daily reducing balance basis at monthly rests."

The State Bank of India (SBI) reduces home loan rate by 25 bps to 8.25% and EBLR to 8.90% indicating a wider trend of rate easing the financial sector.


SBI Cuts Home Loan Rates: EBLR and RLLR Reduction Makes Home Ownership Affordable

The <a title="Jana Shakti is supreme, PM Modi thanks voters for the BJP&rsquo;s resounding victory" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/jana-shakti-supreme-modi-thanks-voters-bjp-resounding-victory">Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)</a> has announced Rekha Gupta as the next <a title="BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years; Grand oath ceremony at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/bjp-returns-power-delhi-years-grand-oath-ceremony-ramlila-maidan-thursday">Chief Minister of Delhi</a>, marking a historic comeback for the party after 27 years. The decision came after an intense BJP legislative party meeting. Where Gupta emerged as the consensus choice among the party leaders. She will be Delhi&rsquo;s third female Chief Minister and BJP&rsquo;s second woman CM after Shushma Swaraj.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Who is Rekha Gupta?&nbsp;</h2>
Rekha Gupta is a young prominent female party face she served as the Delhi Maila Morcha Chief and then subsequently she also was the DUSU (Delhi University Student Union) president (1996-1997). She is recognized for her close ties with RSS and her grassroots engagements in the BJP. She originally hails from Haryana.&nbsp;
Rekha Gupta is a seasoned BJP leader with deep-rooted political experience. She represents Shalimar Bagh as a Member of the&nbsp;<a title="Delhi election results, how did party switchers fare? Check the complete details here" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/delhi-election-results-how-party-switchers-fare-check-complete-details-here">Legislative Assembly (MLA)</a> and has been a key figure in <a title="Congress falters in Delhi, fails to secure top 3 spots in Key constituency" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/congress-falters-delhi-fails-secure-top-spots-key-constituency">Delhi politics</a> for years. Her political journey began with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the BJP, where she played a vital role in Delhi University politics.&nbsp;
Over the years, Gupta transitioned into mainstream politics and was elected as a Delhi Councillor before rising through the party ranks. She has served as the general secretary of BJP&rsquo;s Delhi unit, making her one of the most influential women leaders in the party.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">BJP&rsquo;s historic win in Delhi and Rekh Gupta&rsquo;s contribution&nbsp;</h2>
The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections saw the BJP secure a decisive victory, ending AAP&rsquo;s 10-year rule in the capital. This was the first time since 1998 that the party managed to win Delhi on its own.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rekha Gupta played a crucial role in this victory by leading the BJP&rsquo;s campaign on key issues:&nbsp;
Women&rsquo;s safety and empowerment- advocating for stronger policies to make Delhi safe for women. Urban development- pushing for better civic infrastructure and waste management. Anti-corruption stand- criticizing the APP government's alleged involvement in scams and misgovernance.&nbsp;
She won the Shalimar Bagh constituency with a significant margin, defeating <a title="Fight against BJP continues, Atishi after winning from Kalkaji" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/fight-against-bjp-continue-atishi-winning-kalkaji">AAP&rsquo;s prominent leader</a> Vandana Kumari, and Congress candidate Priyanka Singh.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The possible reason why Rekha Gupta was chosen may be because the BJP wanted to boost women&rsquo;s representation in leadership. Gupta&rsquo;s appointment aligns with the party&rsquo;s national strategy of empowering female leaders. Unlike seasoned veterans, she represents a new generation of leadership that can appeal to younger voters. Her journey from student politics to MLA resonates with BJP&rsquo;s organizational culture, which values ground-level workers. Experts say the BJP aims to revamp Delhi&rsquo;s governance, and Gupta&rsquo;s clean, development-focused record made her the ideal pick.
<h2 dir="ltr">Delhi&rsquo;s Third Woman CM and BJP&rsquo;s Second Female Chief Minister</h2>
Delhi&rsquo;s third woman CM and BJP&rsquo;s second female Chief Minister&nbsp;
With this appointment, Rekha Gupta becomes Delhi's third female Chief minister, after Shushma Swaraj (BJP, 1998) and Sheila Dikshit (Congress 1998-2013).&nbsp; She became the BJP&rsquo;s second woman CM in Delhi, following Sushma Swara, who held the office briefly in 1998.&nbsp;
<h2>Swearing-in ceremony on February 20</h2>
Rekha Gupta will take oath as Chief Minster on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior BJP leaders.&nbsp;
With the BJP&rsquo;s return to power after nearly three decades, all eyes are on Rekha Gupta&rsquo;s leadership and her vision for Delhi's future.&nbsp;

Rekha has won the Shalimar Bagh constituency with a significant margin, defeating AAP’s prominent leader Vandana Kumari and Congress candidate Priyanka Singh.

Know who Rekha Gupta is, the newly appointed CM of the capital.

The <a title="Jana Shakti is supreme, PM Modi thanks voters for the BJP&rsquo;s resounding victory" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/jana-shakti-supreme-modi-thanks-voters-bjp-resounding-victory">Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)</a> has announced Rekha Gupta as the next <a title="BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years; Grand oath ceremony at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/bjp-returns-power-delhi-years-grand-oath-ceremony-ramlila-maidan-thursday">Chief Minister of Delhi</a>, marking a historic comeback for the party after 27 years. The decision came after an intense BJP legislative party meeting after an intense BJP legislative party meeting. Where Gupta emerged as the consensus choice among the party leaders. She will be Delhi&rsquo;s third female Chief Minister and BJP&rsquo;s second woman CM after Shushma Swaraj.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Who is Rekha Gupta?&nbsp;</h2>
Rekha Gupta is a seasoned BJP leader with deep-rooted political experience. She represents Shalimar Bagh as a Member of the <a title="Delhi election results, how did party switchers fare? Check the complete details here" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/delhi-election-results-how-party-switchers-fare-check-complete-details-here">Legislative Assembly (MLA)</a> and has been a key figure in <a title="Congress falters in Delhi, fails to secure top 3 spots in Key constituency" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/congress-falters-delhi-fails-secure-top-spots-key-constituency">Delhi politics</a> for years. Her political journey began with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the BJP, where she played a vital role in Delhi University politics.&nbsp;
Over the years, Gupta transitioned into mainstream politics and was elected as a Delhi Councillor before rising through the party ranks. She has served as the general secretary of BJP&rsquo;s Delhi unit, making her one of the most influential women leaders in the party.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">BJP&rsquo;s historic win in Delhi and Rekh Gupta&rsquo;s contribution&nbsp;</h2>
The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections saw the BJP secure a decisive victory, ending AAP&rsquo;s 10-year rule in the capital. This was the first time since 1998 that the party managed to win Delhi on its own.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rekha Gupta played a crucial role in this victory by leading the BJP&rsquo;s campaign on key issues:&nbsp;
Women&rsquo;s safety and empowerment- advocating for stronger policies to make Delhi safe for women. Urban development- pushing for better civic infrastructure and waste management. Anti-corruption stand- criticizing the APP government's alleged involvement in scams and misgovernance.&nbsp;
She won the Shalimar Bagh constituency with a significant margin, defeating <a title="Fight against BJP continues, Atishi after winning from Kalkaji" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/fight-against-bjp-continue-atishi-winning-kalkaji">AAP&rsquo;s prominent leader</a> Vandana Kumari, and Congress candidate Priyanka Singh.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The possible reason why Rekha Gupta was chosen may be because the BJP wanted to boost women&rsquo;s representation in leadership. Gupta&rsquo;s appointment aligns with the party&rsquo;s national strategy of empowering female leaders. Unlike seasoned veterans, she represents a new generation of leadership that can appeal to younger voters. Her journey from student politics to MLA resonates with BJP&rsquo;s organizational culture, which values ground-level workers. Experts say the BJP aims to revamp Delhi&rsquo;s governance, and Gupta&rsquo;s clean, development-focused record made her the ideal pick.
<h2 dir="ltr">Delhi&rsquo;s Third Woman CM and BJP&rsquo;s Second Female Chief Minister</h2>
Delhi&rsquo;s third woman CM and BJP&rsquo;s second female Chief Minister&nbsp;
With this appointment, Rekha Gupta becomes Delhi's third female Chief minister, after Shushma Swaraj (BJP, 1998) and Sheila Dikshit (Congress 1998-2013).&nbsp; She became the BJP&rsquo;s second woman CM in Delhi, following Sushma Swara, who held the office briefly in 1998.&nbsp;
<h2>Swearing-in ceremony on February 20</h2>
Rekha Gupta will take oath as Chief Minster on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior BJP leaders.&nbsp;
With the BJP&rsquo;s return to power after nearly three decades, all eyes are on Rekha Gupta&rsquo;s leadership and her vision for Delhi's future.&nbsp;

The <a title="Jana Shakti is supreme, PM Modi thanks voters for the BJP&rsquo;s resounding victory" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/jana-shakti-supreme-modi-thanks-voters-bjp-resounding-victory">Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)</a> has announced Rekha Gupta as the next <a title="BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years; Grand oath ceremony at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/bjp-returns-power-delhi-years-grand-oath-ceremony-ramlila-maidan-thursday">Chief Minister of Delhi</a>, marking a historic comeback for the party after 27 years. The decision came after an intense BJP legislative party meeting after an intense BJP legislative party meeting. Where Gupta emerged as the consensus choice among the party leaders. She will be Delhi&rsquo;s third female Chief Minister and BJP&rsquo;s second woman CM after Shushma Swaraj.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Who is Rekha Gupta?&nbsp;</h2>
Rekha Gupta is a young prominent female party face she served as the Delhi Maila Morcha Chief and then subsequently she also was the DUSU (Delhi University Student Union) president (1996-1997). She is recognized for her close ties with RSS and her grassroots engagements in the BJP. She originally hails from Haryana.&nbsp;
Rekha Gupta is a seasoned BJP leader with deep-rooted political experience. She represents Shalimar Bagh as a Member of the&nbsp;<a title="Delhi election results, how did party switchers fare? Check the complete details here" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/delhi-election-results-how-party-switchers-fare-check-complete-details-here">Legislative Assembly (MLA)</a> and has been a key figure in <a title="Congress falters in Delhi, fails to secure top 3 spots in Key constituency" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/congress-falters-delhi-fails-secure-top-spots-key-constituency">Delhi politics</a> for years. Her political journey began with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the BJP, where she played a vital role in Delhi University politics.&nbsp;
Over the years, Gupta transitioned into mainstream politics and was elected as a Delhi Councillor before rising through the party ranks. She has served as the general secretary of BJP&rsquo;s Delhi unit, making her one of the most influential women leaders in the party.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">BJP&rsquo;s historic win in Delhi and Rekh Gupta&rsquo;s contribution&nbsp;</h2>
The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections saw the BJP secure a decisive victory, ending AAP&rsquo;s 10-year rule in the capital. This was the first time since 1998 that the party managed to win Delhi on its own.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rekha Gupta played a crucial role in this victory by leading the BJP&rsquo;s campaign on key issues:&nbsp;
Women&rsquo;s safety and empowerment- advocating for stronger policies to make Delhi safe for women. Urban development- pushing for better civic infrastructure and waste management. Anti-corruption stand- criticizing the APP government's alleged involvement in scams and misgovernance.&nbsp;
She won the Shalimar Bagh constituency with a significant margin, defeating <a title="Fight against BJP continues, Atishi after winning from Kalkaji" href="https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/fight-against-bjp-continue-atishi-winning-kalkaji">AAP&rsquo;s prominent leader</a> Vandana Kumari, and Congress candidate Priyanka Singh.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The possible reason why Rekha Gupta was chosen may be because the BJP wanted to boost women&rsquo;s representation in leadership. Gupta&rsquo;s appointment aligns with the party&rsquo;s national strategy of empowering female leaders. Unlike seasoned veterans, she represents a new generation of leadership that can appeal to younger voters. Her journey from student politics to MLA resonates with BJP&rsquo;s organizational culture, which values ground-level workers. Experts say the BJP aims to revamp Delhi&rsquo;s governance, and Gupta&rsquo;s clean, development-focused record made her the ideal pick.
<h2 dir="ltr">Delhi&rsquo;s Third Woman CM and BJP&rsquo;s Second Female Chief Minister</h2>
Delhi&rsquo;s third woman CM and BJP&rsquo;s second female Chief Minister&nbsp;
With this appointment, Rekha Gupta becomes Delhi's third female Chief minister, after Shushma Swaraj (BJP, 1998) and Sheila Dikshit (Congress 1998-2013).&nbsp; She became the BJP&rsquo;s second woman CM in Delhi, following Sushma Swara, who held the office briefly in 1998.&nbsp;
<h2>Swearing-in ceremony on February 20</h2>
Rekha Gupta will take oath as Chief Minster on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior BJP leaders.&nbsp;
With the BJP&rsquo;s return to power after nearly three decades, all eyes are on Rekha Gupta&rsquo;s leadership and her vision for Delhi's future.&nbsp;