The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has returned to power in Delhi after 27 years. The party has announced the names of the Chief Minister and the ministers and the swearing -in ceremony will be held at Ramlila Maidan at 12:35 pm on Thursday.
The BJP had made big promises about Purvanchalis during the election. Now after a stunning victory, the party has given a return gift to the Purvanchali community. Pankaj Kumar Singh, MLA from Vikaspuri, has been made a minister.
Who is Pankaj Kumar Singh?
Active in politics for a long time
Pankaj Kumar Singh is a dentist by profession and has also been active in social service. His father self. Raja Mohan Singh has been a former Commissioner of Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD). His wife is also a dentist and has two daughters.
For the first time MLA, councilors have been first
He was elected MLA from Vikaspuri for the first time. Prior to this, he has assumed many important responsibilities in the Municipal Corporation. The BJP has tried to make him a minister by making him a minister.
Who defeated the election?
Defeated Mahendra Yadav of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by a margin of 12,876 votes. Advocate Jitendra Solanki from Congress was also in the fray, but could not win.
How much property owners are Pankaj Singh?
Pankaj Kumar Singh has a total assets of ₹ 4.94 crore. A criminal case is registered against him. According to the electoral affidavit, he does not have a vehicle of his own, while his wife has a Maruti XL6 car. They have 15 grams of gold, which is said to be around ₹ 1,20,000.
Which leaders will become ministers?
Six ministers will be sworn in along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the swearing -in ceremony on Thursday. These include:
Pravesh Verma – MLA, New Delhi Ashish Sood – MLA, Janakpuri Manjinder Singh Sirsa – MLA, Rajouri Garden Kapil Mishra – MLA, Karawal Nagar Ravindra Indraj – MLA, Bawana Pankaj Kumar Singh – MLA, Vikaspuri
BJP’s Masterstroke – Focus on Purvanchali vote bank
The BJP made Purvanchalis an important issue in the elections. A message has been given to the Purvanchali community by making Pankaj Kumar Singh a minister. Purvanchali vote bank is quite impressive in Delhi, so this step can prove to be politically important.
Will this bet of BJP be beneficial for the party in the 2027 election? 
