Atishi became the 17th female chief minister in the country and third in the national capital after the late Sushma Swaraj and the late Sheila Dikshit. She will hold the office till the upcoming assembly elections, following which, Kejriwal will return as CM if voted to power.
Atishi after being named as Delhi Chief Minister had addressed Arvind Kejriwal as her 'mentor' and had specified that she will have a brief tenure in office as assembly elections in the national capital are due in February.
According to the police, the accident took place after the driver of the BMW car jumped the signal and hit the auto-rickshaw on which all five victims were travelling. All were injured and rushed to hospital, however, the elderly man succumbed to his injuries later.
A first-time legislator, Atishi is a key face of the party and managed AAP's operations during Arvind Kejriwal's time in Tihar jail in connection with the excise policy case. The Kalkaji MLA's name was proposed by Kejriwal, who tendered his resignation as chief minister, for the top post.
Atishi becomes Delhi's third female chief minister, following in the footsteps of the late Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit. She was accompanied by her new Council of Ministers, including Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Imran Hussain.
President Murmu has accepted Arvind Kejriwal's resignation and appointed Atishi as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. The swearing-in ceremony is to be held today, alongside the appointment of five new ministers.
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had initially decided that only Atishi would be sworn in, however, it was later determined that her council of ministers would also take the oath.
Delhi Police have invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against Hashim Baba, a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, currently imprisoned in Tihar Jail.
The Delhi High Court dismissed AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's plea challenging a trial court's order that framed corruption charges against her and others for the alleged illegal appointment of AAP workers to the DCW during her tenure as Chairperson.
Delhi news: Atishi said that in BJP-ruled states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, the electricity bill is 4 times higher than in Delhi.
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav termed former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's promise to leave his official residence a "big drama" staged to mislead people. Yadav further said he should have left the house as soon as he quit.
Delhi news: AAP MLA Rohit Kumar said that the road might have caved in amid heavy rainfall of monsoon season in 2024.
A man who was suspected of connection with a jailed gangster jumped from the Shahdara flyover in the national capital to evade arrest. He was travelling with other suspects when the Delhi Police caught them.
The Delhi Jal Board has advised residents to use water judiciously and said the inconvenience to the public is regretted. Meanwhile, water tankers will be available on demand from the DJB helpline or the central control room.
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has announced a 12-hour water supply disruption on Friday, September 20, in several areas, including Civil Lines, Kamla Nagar, Karol Bagh, and South Delhi, due to repair work at Chandrawal Water Works.
The oath ceremony of the new chief minister and her cabinet is likely to be held at Raj Niwas and expected to be a "low-key affair" in view of the circumstances of Arvind Kejriwal's resignation.
Delhi news: The new chief minister will prove majority of her government in the Delhi Assembly and its session has been called by the ruling AAP dispensation on September 26-27.
The oath ceremony of the new chief minister is likely to be held at Raj Niwas and expected to be a "low-key affair" in view of the circumstances of Arvind Kejriwal's resignation.
Karol Bandh building collapse: Atishi visited the area and said four people have died in the incident. She added that legal action will be taken against the building owner.
Atishi has played a significant role in shaping various initiatives, particularly in the education and public health sectors.
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