For Delhi, BJP Plans Massive Oath Ceremony, Eyes Nehru Stadium As Venue 

The BJP, coming to power in Delhi after 26 years, is ready to turn the oath ceremony of its new Chief Minister into an event of unprecedented pomp and grandeur. The venue the party has its eye on is Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, sources said. 

Not only will the invitations go to more than 200 MPs and former MPs of the party and NDA allies, they will go to all those who participated in the campaign for the national capital. Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of all NDA-ruled states will be present.

Sources said the legislative party meeting and oath ceremony are likely to be held after February 16. Once Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his foreign visit, an observer will be appointed for Delhi.

Considering caste and social equations, there is a discussion is in progress about appointing a Deputy Chief Minister along with the Chief Minister. There can be a cabinet of seven ministers including the Chief Minister.

Besides, two MLAs will also be appointed in the posts of Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chief Whip, Deputy Whip, Delhi Jal Board, Women’s Commission, DDA

Information about vacant posts and appointments of the board has been sought from the Delhi Secretariat.