New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- BJP MLA Ashish Sood who won from Janakpuri constituency, took oath as a Cabinet minister alongside the Chief Minister of Rekha Gupta, on Thursday at Ramlila Maidan.
A long-time BJP member, Sood is well-acquainted with Delhi's political landscape.
Considered close to BJP national president J P Nadda and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, he secured a commanding win in Janakpuri constituency, defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Rajesh Rishi by 18,766 votes.
Veteran BJP leader Ashish Sood, who shares strong ties with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has emerged as a leading contender for the position after the party's strong performance in the assembly elections.
He was general secretary of the BJP youth wing, Bha...