CM Rekha Gupta Appoints Laxmi Nagar MLA Abhay Kumar Verma as Delhi Chief Spokesperson

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday, July 10, 2026, appointed Laxmi Nagar MLA Abhay Kumar Verma as the chief spokesperson of the Delhi government. Alongside the Laxmi Nagar representative, Chief Minister Gupta also appointed MLAs Anil Kumar Sharma and Harish Khurana as spokespersons to represent the administration.

The appointments are aimed at enhancing the Delhi government's communication channels. Mr. Verma, who is the MLA representing the Laxmi Nagar constituency, also holds the position of the chief whip of the BJP in the Delhi Assembly. His new role as chief spokesperson will see him leading the government's efforts to share information.

In a statement regarding the new appointments, Chief Minister Gupta explained that the government has taken this decision to strengthen its commitment to transparent, accountable, and citizen-centric governance. She noted that the move is also designed to improve the ongoing dialogue between the government and the citizens of Delhi.

The team of spokespersons will be responsible for keeping the public informed about the administration's activities. Ms. Gupta said that they will ensure timely and effective dissemination of official information. This communication will focus on the government’s policies, decisions, and various public welfare initiatives.

According to the Chief Minister, the spokespersons will work to ensure that this official information reaches both the citizens and the media. The appointments, which were announced on Friday, July 10, 2026, are expected to streamline how the Delhi government interacts with the public and press moving forward.