Atishi, Delhi CM-designate, likely to get 'Z' category security, says Delhi Police sources
September 18, 2024 7:49 ISTAccording to police, Delhi's chief minister is entitled to 'Z' category security cover including 22 personnel in shifts.
According to police, Delhi's chief minister is entitled to 'Z' category security cover including 22 personnel in shifts.
During the Delhi liquor scam case, when both Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were imprisoned, Atishi took charge of the party's operations. She managed the responsibilities of governance and party organisation in their absence, effectively countering opposition challenges and maintaining party morale.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal resigned on Tuesday, paving the way for his party colleague Atishi to take over. Kejriwal announced that he would seek justice from the court of people in Delhi, demanding an early election.
Arvind Kejriwal personally proposed Atishi's name, and the party unanimously backed the decision. Atishi’s main responsibilities will include continuing key policies and safeguarding the government’s work from opposition interference.
Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and three-time Chief Minister of Delhi, has officially tendered his resignation. Kejriwal cited personal reasons for his departure but did not elaborate on the specifics.
Within an hour of the announcement of Atishi's name as the next Delhi Chief Minister, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal termed it a sad day for Delhi and added that 'it is also a matter of national security.'
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