Atishi takes oath as new Delhi Chief Minister | Highlights

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari extends his support and congratulations to the new CM Atishi and said that he is also writing a letter with some concerns. He said, “I extend good wishes to Atishi for becoming the third woman CM of Delhi...I have written to her over concerns regarding Delhi. We will extend full support to her in the coming 3-4 months.”

- ANI

After taking oath as Delhi Minister, Kailash Gahlot said,“Arvind Kejriwal’s guidance as party’s national convenor will remain. Our only goal is to continue to work for the people of Delhi like before and to bring back Arvind Kejriwal.”

- ANI

After taking oath as Delhi Minister, Mukesh Alhawat said, “The ministry that I have received has always been challenging. However, I will fulfil my responsibilities properly.”

- PTI

After taking oath as Delhi Minister, Gopal Rai said, “The objective in front of all of us now is to take forward the work that was started in Delhi under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal to new heights by the time of the next elections. Along with this, we will work as a team to control pollution that increases during the winters. We will also work on other pending work.”

- PTI

AAP leader Atishi took oath as Delhi’s third woman Chief Minister on Saturday (September 21, 2024), becoming the youngest of all three to hold the top office in the national capital. The two other women CM’s before her were BJP’s Sushma Swaraj (took charge at 46) and the Congress’ Sheila Dikshit (took charge at 60). She is also the 17th woman to hold the post of Chief Minister in independent India.

However, her tenure in office will be brief as Delhi’s Assembly Elections are due in February 2025.

She is only the second woman chief minister in the country at present, alongside West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee.

Delhi’s new CM Atishi and ministers Saurav Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai, Kailash Galhlot and Imran Hussain’s oath-taking ceremony officially concludes.

Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena leads Minister Mukesh Ahlawat in the oath-taking ceremony.

Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena leads Minister Imran Hussain in the oath-taking ceremony.

Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena leads Minister Kailash Gahlot in the oath-taking ceremony.

Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena leads Minister Gopal Rai in the oath-taking ceremony.

Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena leads Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj in the oath-taking ceremony.

The swearing-in has begun at the Raj Niwas. Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena leads Atishi in the oath-taking ceremony and swearing-in.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi will take the oath of office at 4.30 pm, officials have said.

The new Council of Ministers announced by the party comprises Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat, a new entrant, besides ministers Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj and Imran Hussain. They will also take oath today.

-PTI

Ahead of taking oath as the Chief Minister of National Capital Territory Delhi, CM-designate and AAP leader Atishi, along with the proposed ministers, will go to Arvind Kejriwal’s house to meet him, said Aam Aadmi Party.

After the meeting, Ms. Atishi and other ministers will reach ‘Raj Nivas’ with the party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Ms. Atishi along with other ministers, will take the oath today at Raj Niwas.

-ANI

The BJP’s Delhi unit on Tuesday slammed the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for “installing a puppet” as the Chief Minister of the government, claiming that real power would continue to be exercised by party chief Arvind Kejriwal.

Several BJP leaders made the allegation shortly after Finance Minister Atishi met the Lieutenant-Governor to stake her claim to form the government following party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation as Chief Minister.

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continues to intrigue its supporters and opponents alike, but one aspect that has now become predictable about its leader Arvind Kejriwal is his infinite capacity to create a spectacle. 

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal ended the suspense over his successor by naming 43-year-old Atishi Marlena (now known only by her first name) as the new Delhi Chief Minister on Tuesday (September 17, 2024). 

With her elevation to the top post, Ms. Atishi will be third woman Chief Minister of the Union Territory after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit.