New Delhi, March 1 -- In recent years, the BJP has developed a knack for surprising political observers with its choice of chief ministers, be it in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, or Haryana, and the national capital is no exception. The selection of first-time MLA and former councillor Rekha Gupta disappointed prominent aspirants such as ex-MP Parvesh Verma and three-time MLA Vijender Gupta. Gupta's appointment unfolds the strong influence of the Sangh Parivar. She honed her political skills within the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the RSS.

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