BJP Releases New List of Delhi District Presidents; Raj Sharma Appointed as Najafgarh's First Female President.
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a new list of district presidents in Delhi. The most significant news comes from Najafgarh district, where Raj Sharma Gautam has been appointed as the first female district president. Previously serving as a general secretary in the party, she has now been given a larger organizational responsibility. This appointment is seen as a symbol of the BJP's commitment to women's empowerment and promoting their leadership.
A First for Najafgarh: Women's Leadership
For the first time, the BJP has appointed a woman as the district president of Najafgarh. Raj Sharma Gautam, upon her appointment, stated, "It is an honor that the party has placed its trust in me. This decision reflects the BJP's b belief in women's empowerment. My priority will be to work with all sections of society to strengthen the organization and further bolster the party." Sharma previously served as the general secretary of Najafgarh and held a key position in the Kisan Morcha (farmers' front).
MP Kamaljeet Sahrawat Extends Congratulations
Kamaljeet Sahrawat, Member of Parliament from West Delhi, congratulated Raj Sharma on her achievement. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, "I wish that under Raj Sharma Gautam's leadership, the Najafgarh district organization reaches new heights." She expressed confidence that under Sharma's leadership, the BJP organization in Najafgarh will be further strengthened.
Chandrapal Bakshi Retains West Delhi Presidency
Besides Najafgarh, West Delhi also saw a significant change, but the party chose experience. Chandrapal Bakshi, the current district president of West Delhi, has been reappointed. MP Kamaljeet Sahrawat also congratulated him on his reappointment, noting the party's significant achievements under his leadership. Bakshi has held several important positions and has played a crucial role in strengthening the organization in West Delhi.
Complete List of BJP's New District Presidents
According to the new list released by the state BJP, the names of the new presidents for various districts of Delhi are as follows:
Deepak Gaba – Shahdara
Vijender Dhama – Mayur Vihar
Arvind Garg – Chandni Chowk
Virender Babbar – Karol Bagh
Ravindra Solanki – Mehrauli
Master Vinod – Naveen Shahdara
U.K. Chaudhary – North East
Ajay Khatana – Keshav Puram
Vinod Sahrawat – North West
Ravinder Chaudhary – New Delhi
Ramchandra Chawariya – Outer Delhi
Maya Bisht – South Delhi
Chandrapal Bakshi – West
Raj Sharma Gautam – Najafgarh
A Significant Step Towards Women's Empowerment
The appointment of Raj Sharma Gautam is considered a significant step towards giving women more responsibility within the BJP organization. The BJP has long emphasized women's empowerment, and Sharma's appointment reinforces the message that the party seeks to increase women's participation at all levels of leadership.
Enthusiasm Among Party Workers
The new appointments have generated considerable enthusiasm among BJP workers. In Najafgarh and other districts, there is hope that the new leadership will bring fresh energy to the organization's work. Party leaders believe these appointments are crucial in the run-up to the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
