Atishi Becomes Delhi Chief Minister
On Saturday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi along with five other party leaders. After taking the oath, Atishi retained all 13 departments she previously managed as a minister.
New Ministerial Team
Atishi’s ministerial team includes:
| Minister | Portfolios |
|---|---|
| Saurabh Bhardwaj | Eight |
| Gopal Rai | Three |
| Kailash Gahlot | Five |
| Imran Hussain | Two |
| Mukesh Ahlawat | New face in the council |
Reactions from AAP Leaders
Imran Hussain expressed gratitude to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and confidence in AAP’s future success in the upcoming Delhi assembly polls. Kailash Gahlot emphasized that Kejriwal’s guidance would continue to influence their work.
Criticism from BJP Leaders
BJP leaders criticized the new government, calling it a ‘dummy’ administration controlled by Kejriwal. BJP leader Vijender Gupta and MP Dinesh Sharma expressed skepticism about the new government’s effectiveness, while Yaser Jilani claimed that AAP’s leadership change was merely a ‘drama’ and predicted BJP’s victory in the next elections.
Background
Atishi was elected leader of the AAP legislative party after Arvind Kejriwal resigned as Chief Minister following his release on bail in the Delhi excise policy case.
Doubts Revealed
Atishi -: Atishi is a leader from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who has become the new Chief Minister of Delhi.
Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal in a school but for the whole state.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India.
Dummy Government -: A ‘dummy government’ means a government that is not really in control and is being controlled by someone else.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) -: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is a political party in India that focuses on common people’s issues.
Departments -: Departments are different sections of the government that handle specific areas like education, health, and transport.
Arvind Kejriwal -: Arvind Kejriwal is the former Chief Minister of Delhi and a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Resignation -: Resignation means leaving a job or position. Arvind Kejriwal resigned from his position as Chief Minister.
Bail -: Bail is when someone who has been arrested is allowed to go free until their trial, usually after paying some money.
Legal Case -: A legal case is a problem or dispute that is taken to a court of law to be resolved.
