Ten years after being forcibly removed from the Delhi Assembly, BJP leader Vijender Gupta has returned as Speaker. His appointment follows the BJP's victory in the 2025 Delhi elections. Gupta, who presides over the same Assembly where he once clashed with marshals,

BJP has appointed Vijender Gupta, MLA from Rohini, as the new speaker of the Delhi Assembly. Gupta, previously the Leader of Opposition, won his seat by over 37,000 votes against AAP’s Pradeep Mittal and has been a prominent figure in Delhi BJP.

As tables turned in Delhi with the triumph of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently concluded assembly polls, party's MLA from Rohini Vijender Gupta has been named the speaker.

BJP chief, Vijender had been at the centre of the BJP's campaign against AAP within and outside the House over various rows and “scams” including the “Sheesh Mahal” case

Gupta thanked the BJP leadership for choosing him, he said, "I am thankful to the party for giving me the responsibility of Speaker of Delhi Assembly. I will fulfill my responsibility… I hope we will have healthy discussions in the House.

Vijender Gupta, 61, born in Delhi, is a three-time Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Rohini constituency. In this year’s Delhi Assembly election, he won his seat with a margin of over 37,000 votes – highest among all the BJP candidates who emerged victorious.

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BJP leader Vijender Gupta is expected to be sworn in as Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, prior to the swearing-in of Chief Minister designate Rekha Gupta. Mohan Singh Bisht is anticipated to be the deputy speaker.

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For years, Vijender Gupta being forcibly removed from the Delhi Assembly was a familiar sight during AAP’s rule. Now, in a twist of fate, the BJP's return to power after 27 years has propelled him to the Speaker's chair.