The national capital woke up to a "very poor" air quality on Monday although the Air Quality Index improved marginally from a day earlier.
A layer of smog engulfed several parts of Delhi, including Anand Vihar and the Akshardham temple area as the AQI in the area rose to 353, categorised as 'Very Poor' as per the Central Pollution Control Board.
Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP of attempting to encroach upon the "CM's residence" at 6, Flag Staff Road in the Civil Lines area.
Delhi CM's residence sealed: Reacting to the development, the CMO in a statement said that the 'Delhi CM's residence' at 6, Flagstaff Road was forcibly vacated at BJP's behest as LG wants to allot it to a BJP leader.
This comes after former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal vacated the 6, Flagstaff Road residence to move to his new address in the Lutyens' Zone. Kejriwal resigned as chief minister last month.
A clash erupted between AAP government and BJP MLAs during a meeting over the reinstatement of bus marshals in Delhi. The heated argument, captured on video, highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding the bus marshals issue.
Key portfolios have been allocated to ministers, with Saurabh Bharadwaj overseeing health and urban development, while Gopal Rai manages environment-related matters.
Atishi on Saturday along with her new Council of Ministers during a ceremony at the Raj Niwas took oath as Delhi Chief Minister after Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the top post. The new Council of Ministers announced by the party comprises Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat, a new entrant
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.
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.
Atishi has played a significant role in shaping various initiatives, particularly in the education and public health sectors.
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.
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday resigned as Delhi chief minister after handing over the resignation letter to LG VK Saxena at the Secretariat. He arrived at the LG Secretariat along with his Cabinet colleagues to tender his resignation.
Atishi to become Delhi CM: In a significant political shift, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi Marlena is set to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. This follows Arvind Kejriwal’s decision to step down as the Chief Minister after he was released on bail in the Delhi
Atishi will be the third woman Chief Minister of Delhi after Congress’ Sheila Dikshit and BJP’s Sushma Swaraj. Currently, she is an MLA from Kalkaji.
Atishi, an MLA from Kalkaji, is currently serving as Minister of Education, PWD, Culture and Tourism in the Delhi Government. She also served as Advisor to the Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, primarily on education, from July 2015 to 17 April 2018.
Addressing a legislature party meeting at his residence in the national capital, Arvind Kejriwal made the proposal of Atishi's name for the Chief Minister post which was supported by the party's MLAs. Atishi will be the eighth CM of Delhi.
Names of Delhi ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot and Saurabh Bharadwaj are making the rounds as contenders for chief ministerial post, as per Aam Aadmi Party insiders. They also added that Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal and Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel are also among probables.
Kejriwal Resignation: In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his resignation. Depending on one's political stance, this announcement is either a courageous stand or a strategic maneuver aimed at revitalizing his image amidst ongoing corruption allegations.
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