Rekha Gupta Becomes Delhi’s 4th Woman CM | A Look At Delhi’s Women Leaders

Delhi has a long history of women leaders at the helm, and with Rekha Gupta becoming the 4th woman Chief Minister, the tradition continues. The national capital first saw a woman CM in 1988, when Sushma Swaraj took charge, though her tenure lasted only 52 days. Then came Sheila Dikshit, the Congress stalwart, who transformed Delhi during her historic 15-year rule, expanding the metro, improving public transport, and overhauling healthcare. More recently, in 2024, Atishi briefly took over the Chief Minister's post after Arvind Kejriwal stepped down amid the ‘Liquorgate’ probe. Now, as Rekha Gupta takes office, she becomes the 9th CM of Delhi, further cementing the role of women in the capital’s leadership. From governance reforms to infrastructure advancements, these leaders have shaped Delhi’s political landscape. Will Rekha Gupta follow in their footsteps, or will her tenure bring new challenges?