Tue Sep 17 07:41:00 UTC 2024: ## Atishi Takes Charge as Delhi’s New CM, Kejriwal Resigns
**New Delhi:** In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has resigned from his post, paving the way for Atishi, a prominent AAP leader, to take over as the new Chief Minister. Kejriwal will formally submit his resignation to the Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, at 4:30 PM today.
A meeting of the AAP legislature party earlier today at Kejriwal’s residence saw Atishi unanimously elected as the new leader. This decision came after Kejriwal, facing accusations of corruption, announced his intention to step down until the people of Delhi re-elect him.
Atishi, currently a legislator from Kalkaji and the minister holding the most portfolios, is expected to serve as interim Chief Minister until fresh elections, which the AAP hopes to hold in October-November.
The decision has sparked controversy, with BJP leaders calling Atishi a “dummy” CM and questioning her ability to lead. Swati Maliwal, a Rajya Sabha MP, went so far as to express concerns about Atishi’s family’s past association with Afzal Guru, a convicted terrorist.
Despite the criticism, the AAP maintains that Atishi is the right choice and that Kejriwal will return to the post after the upcoming elections.
Atishi’s appointment marks a significant moment in Delhi’s political history, making her the third woman after Sheila Dikshit and Sushma Swaraj to hold the office of Chief Minister.
The political scene in Delhi is expected to be heated in the coming months, with the BJP vowing to make Kejriwal’s alleged corruption the central issue in the upcoming elections.
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