India, Feb. 21 -- The oath ceremony is over, the council of ministers is in place, and the secretariat is ready. Delhi's new government is now set to begin its five-year term.

After nearly a decade of relentless power struggle between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and the lieutenant governor, Delhi finally has alignment in its power centres. With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) now in charge of both the elected government and the central administration, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) expected to follow suit, city residents and stakeholders hope that governance will become more streamlined.

The coming months will be crucial in determining whether Delhi's new government can deliver on its promises. Residents, exhaust...