Atishi takes over as Delhi's eighth CM, succeeding Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi oath ceremony: Atishi has been sworn in as Delhi's new Chief Minister, leading the Aam Aadmi Party government until February 2025. She succeeds Arvind Kejriwal, who resigned following a corruption case. Atishi, an Oxford graduate and former...

By ET Online | Updated: Sep 21, 2024, 05.33 PM IST

Atishi takes oath as Delhi chief minister, succeeds Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi on Saturday got its new Chief Minister as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi was sworn-in to lead the national capital till February 2025, when the term of this government is scheduled to end.

Leitenant General VK Saxena administered oath of Atishi alongside her new team of Ministers which includes veterans Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Imran Hussain and a fresh face, Mukesh Ahlawat.

Atishi was chosen unanimously as the Chief Minister designate during the AAP legislature party meeting on Tuesday, following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation, which changed Delhi's political landscape.

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Kejriwal resigned just days after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in a corruption case concerning the Delhi liquor policy scam.

With Assembly elections in Delhi scheduled for February next year, Kejriwal stated, "he would return as Chief Minister only if voters give him a 'certificate of honesty.'"

In her brief but a critical tenure as Chief Minister, Atishi will have several responsibilities. Her government will need to expedite pending welfare schemes such as the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, and doorstep delivery of services.

Who is Atishi?

Atishi, an Oxford University graduate and Rhodes scholar, will become the third woman to hold the position of Chief Minister of Delhi, following Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit.

Atishi's political journey has been rapid, starting as an adviser in 2015 and becoming an MLA in 2020 before ascending to Chief Minister in 2024. She is recognized for her significant contributions to improving education in Delhi's government schools during her advisory role to former Education Minister Manish Sisodia.

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Born on June 8, 1981, Atishi, got her middle name "Marlena" from professor parents Vijay Singh and Tripta Wahi. According to the AAP, the name is a portmanteau of Marx and Lenin.

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However, just as the elections neared, the political activist decided to stop using her surname in daily life and adopt "Atishi" as her name in 2018.

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