The suspense surrounding Delhi’s next chief minister has finally ended as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Rekha Gupta as Atishi’s successor. Gupta, a first-time MLA, secured a landslide victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections from the Shalimar Bagh seat, defeating Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Bandana Kumari by over 29,000 votes.
With the BJP winning 48 out of 70 seats in the assembly, the party’s decision to elect Gupta has sparked widespread discussions online. However, the announcement took an unexpected turn on social media when users linked her name to a nostalgic advertisement.
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Meme Inspired by Classic Nirma Jingle Goes Viral
A social media user humorously connected Gupta’s name to the famous Nirma detergent ad, which featured the jingle: “Hema, Rekha, Jaya aur Sushma, sabki pasand Nirma” (Hema, Rekha, Jaya, and Sushma—everyone’s choice is Nirma).
In a post on X, the user shared a collage featuring Hema Malini, Rekha Gupta, Jaya Bachchan, and Sushma Swaraj, with the caption, “Hema Rekha Jaya aur Sushma, sabki pasand Bhajpa” (Hema, Rekha, Jaya, and Sushma—everyone’s choice is BJP). The meme quickly gained traction, with many users reacting in amusement.
One user commented, “Now this legendary melody is completed,” while another wrote, “Hell yeah!” Another user appreciated the post, saying, “Love the spirit of unity and support!”
Mixed Reactions Over Gupta’s Appointment
While the meme entertained many, not everyone was pleased with the BJP’s decision to appoint Rekha Gupta as Delhi’s chief minister. Some critics expressed their disappointment, with one user stating, “Worst decision made by BJP. Nari Shakti ke naam par desh barbaad kar diya” (In the name of women empowerment, the country has been ruined).
Another user criticized the party’s leadership choices, writing, “Worst politics and worst people I have seen in the modern era—just useless, senseless, and don’t know how to behave in public.”
Despite the criticism, Rekha Gupta’s appointment marks a significant moment in Delhi’s political landscape, and all eyes are now on how she leads the state in her new role.
