Sushma Swaraj To Sheila Dikshit & Now Rekha Gupta: Women’s Leadership In Delhi Takes Center Stage

Delhi’s new Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, addressed the India Today Conclave 2025, highlighting the significance of women in leadership roles. She reflected on the legacy of women CMs in Delhi, from Sushma Swaraj to Sheila Dikshit, and emphasized how Narendra Modi’s leadership has paved the way for greater female representation in governance. From social media celebrations to personal messages, she acknowledged the overwhelming support she has received as a woman CM. Rekha Gupta also discussed how past governments had sidelined women in politics, citing Indira Gandhi’s cabinet and the long struggle for the Women’s Reservation Bill. She credited PM Modi’s bold decision to ensure 33% reservation for women and provide key ministerial positions to women leaders like Nirmala Sitharaman and the late Sushma Swaraj. With a strong message on empowering women beyond symbolic roles, Delhi’s new CM promised to work closely with the central government to ensure the capital’s holistic development.