New Delhi, March 6 -- Just days into her tenure as Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta's efforts to unify the Bharatiya Janata Party's Delhi unit remain a work in progress. The factionalism that has long defined the party cannot be erased overnight, but her proactive outreach signals a commitment to stability. Her visit to Late Madan Lal Khurana's home and active engagement with senior leaders has earned her goodwill, in a short time.

Gupta was sworn in as the ninth Chief Minister of Delhi, marking the BJP's triumphant return to power in the national capital after a 27-year hiatus. A first-time MLA, Gupta's meteoric rise to the top post was as surprising as it was historic, she became the fourth woman to helm Delhi's government. However, her asc...