Sun Feb 09 09:25:09 UTC 2025: ## Atishi Resigns as Delhi CM; BJP to Form Government After Modi’s US Trip

**New Delhi, February 9, 2024** – Atishi, the Chief Minister of Delhi, resigned from her post on Sunday, a day after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a resounding defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections. Atishi, who retained her Kalkaji seat, submitted her resignation to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. She had assumed the CM role in September 2023 following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation amidst corruption allegations.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory, winning 48 seats and returning to power after a 27-year hiatus. AAP won 22 seats, while the Congress drew a blank. BJP leaders indicated that the party will stake claim to form the government after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his upcoming US trip. PM Modi will be in the US from February 13-14, following engagements in France.

The article also briefly mentions PM Modi’s upcoming trip to France and the US, highlighting discussions on issues such as illegal immigration, trade, energy security, and defense cooperation. India is expected to explore further purchases of oil and defense equipment from the US. The Business Standard Hindi website also announced a reader survey to improve its services.

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