Tue Sep 17 16:44:02 UTC 2024: ## Delhi CM Appointment Sparks Controversy: Swati Maliwal Accuses Atishi’s Family of Supporting Terrorist

**New Delhi, India:** The appointment of Atishi as the new Chief Minister of Delhi has been met with fierce criticism from Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. Maliwal alleges that Atishi’s parents, specifically her mother, Delhi University professor Tripta Wahi, actively campaigned for the pardon of Afzal Guru, a terrorist convicted for his role in the 2001 Parliament attack.

Maliwal, in a series of tweets, shared a mercy petition penned by Wahi addressed to the President of India urging the commutation of Afzal Guru’s death sentence. The petition, dated 2006, argued that Guru was wrongly convicted and that the trial was marred by irregularities, including fabricated evidence and illegal detention. Wahi further claimed that the conviction would have negative consequences for peace and secularism in India.

Maliwal, in her scathing remarks, labeled the appointment of Atishi as a “sad day for Delhi” and questioned the security implications of appointing a CM whose family actively campaigned for a convicted terrorist. She further alleged that Atishi might be a “dummy CM”, implying that she may be a figurehead for a hidden power structure.

The allegations have sparked widespread debate and outrage, with critics questioning the AAP’s choice of candidate. Supporters of Atishi, however, have dismissed Maliwal’s claims as politically motivated and baseless.

The controversy surrounding Atishi’s appointment has added a new dimension to the already tense political landscape in Delhi. The debate surrounding the legacy of Afzal Guru and the role of the Delhi Police’s Special Cell are likely to further escalate as the controversy unfolds.

Read More