Wed Sep 18 03:22:29 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Gets New Chief Minister: Atishi Takes Charge, But Kejriwal Remains Wealthier

**New Delhi:** In a major political shakeup, Delhi saw a new Chief Minister take charge on Tuesday following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. Atishi, elected leader of the legislative party, is now at the helm of the Delhi government.

While Atishi’s rise marks a new chapter in Delhi’s political landscape, the financial disparity between her and her predecessor is a notable point. As per election affidavits filed in 2020, Atishi’s declared net worth stands at ₹1.41 crore, significantly lower than Kejriwal’s ₹3.44 crore.

**A Closer Look at the Finances:**

* **Cash & Bank Deposits:** Atishi declared ₹30,000 in cash and over ₹1.22 crore in bank deposits, primarily in fixed deposits. Kejriwal, on the other hand, reported ₹22,000 in cash and around ₹33.29 lakh in various bank accounts, including a PPF account in his wife’s name.
* **Investments:** Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal, holds ₹15 lakh worth of investments in SBI Mutual Funds, while Atishi has opted for a more conservative approach.
* **Insurance & Savings:** Atishi owns a ₹5 lakh LIC policy, unlike Kejriwal, who has no insurance policies. Neither individual has investments in NSS or postal savings schemes.
* **Vehicles & Jewelry:** Neither Atishi nor Kejriwal own any cars. However, Sunita Kejriwal possesses a Maruti Baleno valued at ₹6.20 lakh and gold jewelry worth ₹12 lakh, in addition to 1 kg of silver.
* **Real Estate:** Kejriwal owns two non-agricultural lands valued at ₹1.40 crore and ₹37 lakh, respectively. Sunita Kejriwal also owns a house in Gurugram, Haryana, valued at ₹1 crore. Atishi, on the other hand, has no property to her name.

While the new Chief Minister has taken charge, the financial gap between Atishi and Kejriwal remains a point of interest in the ongoing political narrative of Delhi.

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