Wed Sep 18 03:20:34 UTC 2024: ## AAP MP Swati Maliwal Asked to Resign After Accusing New Delhi CM Atishi of Being a “Dummy CM”

**New Delhi, September 17, 2024:** A political storm has erupted in Delhi after AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal was asked to resign by her party following her scathing remarks against Atishi, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Delhi. Maliwal alleged that Atishi’s family fought to save Afzal Guru, a terrorist convicted for the 2001 Parliament attack, from the death penalty.

“This is an extremely unfortunate day for Delhi,” Maliwal stated, accusing Atishi of being a “dummy CM” and raising concerns about her family’s involvement in the case. Maliwal further claimed that Atishi’s parents wrote mercy petitions to the President seeking Guru’s release.

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari echoed these sentiments, claiming Atishi’s background is “questionable” and that she supports those who “insult India.”

However, senior AAP leader and MLA Dilip Pandey slammed Maliwal for “reading out the BJP’s script” and called for her resignation from her Rajya Sabha post, suggesting she seek a BJP ticket instead.

Atishi, who was appointed as the new CM by Arvind Kejriwal earlier in the day, has not yet responded to the accusations.

This development has created a political uproar, raising questions about the credibility of the new CM and the future of the AAP. It remains to be seen how the party will address this situation and whether Maliwal will be forced to relinquish her post.

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