Wed Sep 18 12:52:45 UTC 2024: ## Atishi Set to Become Delhi’s New Chief Minister on September 21st

**New Delhi:** Atishi, a prominent AAP leader, is set to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi on September 21st, following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal. The swearing-in date was proposed by Delhi’s Lt Governor VK Saxena in a written communication to President Droupadi Murmu.

Kejriwal, who was granted bail in the Delhi liquor policy case, announced his resignation on September 15th, proposing Atishi as his successor. He formally tendered his resignation to President Murmu, highlighting the ongoing tensions with the Lt Governor.

Atishi, in her letter to the Lt Governor, formally staked her claim to form the government and requested a date for her swearing-in. Following her request, the Lt Governor proposed September 21st.

While Atishi has not yet disclosed the names of her cabinet members, she hinted at the possibility of a solo swearing-in ceremony on September 21st. The AAP currently holds 62 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly.

Arvind Kejriwal’s decision to step down and the appointment of Atishi mark a significant shift in Delhi’s political landscape. Although Kejriwal’s resignation is temporary, with plans to return as Chief Minister in the future, Atishi’s ascension signifies the growing influence of the AAP’s next generation of leaders.

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