President Murmu appoints Atishi as Delhi's new Chief Minister
Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi took the oath as the Chief Minister (CM)of the Indian National Capital Territory of Delhi on Saturday (Sep 21). This comes as President Droupadi Murmu, appointed Atishi as the new CM of Delhi, effective from the date of her swearing-in.
Atishi, 43, will be Delhi's third woman CM, following in the footsteps ofSushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit.
Kejriwal resigns
President Murmu, as per reports, has accepted the resignation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. However, Kejriwal held office till his successor, Atishi, was sworn in.
"The President is pleased to accept the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister, National Capital Territory of Delhi, along with his Council of Ministers, with immediate effect."
)
US-Iran war: Report suggests US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, reaper drones
)
'Could be bombed at any moment': What Iran's Araghchi told Trump envoy Witkoff during negotiations
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Spain World Cup victory parade in Madrid: Champions celebrate second FIFA World Cup title with over million fans
)
JD and Usha Vance welcome fourth child: Who serves as acting US vice president during Vance's paternity leave?
)
Mumbai court gives life sentences to 44 Somali pirates despite mercy plea
)
‘Iran can survive sanctions, but can’t truly live’: Dy FM warns of economic cost of war
)
'There is no need for...': PM Modi takes a veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi, sends big message amid Parliament March
)
Truck loaded with stones, metro stations closed: What's happening at Jantar Mantar now
)
Salman Khan breaks silence on health concerns after viral Mumbai appearance
)
US-Iran conflicts: Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, Iran attacks MQ-9 drone hangar | Gravitas
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the F-22’s cockpit glass is thicker than a standard fighter jet
)
US strikes Iran, sirens heard in Kuwait, one American soldier killed in Iraq: What's happening in West Asia
)
Explained: Why Rodri won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball over Lionel Messi
)
Japan is selling a refrigerator to cool the human body for Rs 9 lakh. It is already a hit in Tokyo
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
2026 FIFA World Cup awards: Full list of Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and every major winner
)
Indus treaty can no longer function in its current form, says India; plans 5,500 mw of new J&K hydro projects
)
UP BTech gold medalist dies by suicide after failing in nearly 50 govt job attempts, leaves note for father
)
Xi Jinping's new AI bloc: China launches 'World AI Body' with Pakistan and Russia in, India out
)
FACT CHECK: Was Abhijit Dipke detained during CJP's Parliament march? Here's what police say
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the S-400 uses solid rocket fuel instead of liquid fuel
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why US fighter jets use seamless bubble canopies compared to Russian jets
)
As Russia pounds Ukraine, Kyiv grapples with a growing manpower shortage in the military | Gravitas
)
Argentina's racism problem: How football chants reflect a deeper historical legacy
)
‘Netanyahu will not be arrested in any way, shape, or form in US’: Trump’s counter to Mamdani
)
Jail over Khamenei post: J&K youth returns home after 3 months in Saudi custody
)
'George Soros playbook': Understanding the foreign funding network around Sonam Wangchuk
)
'What is wrong...': Anna Hazare breaks silence on Sonam Wangchuk's protest, makes an appeal to Centre
)
Heavy sanctions loom over Argentine players after ugly brawl following final whistle in World Cup final
)
Tulsi Gabbard's brother Batarti accused of luring children to hotel room in Hawaii
)
Student union leaders call off hunger strike at Jantar Mantar after civil society appeal, but protest continues
)
Sonam Wangchuk's connection with George Soros and Ford Foundation explained!
)
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating North America trade dispute
)
Revealed! The hidden ritual Marc Cucurella performed before Spain won the FIFA World Cup
"He will, however, continue to act as the Chief Minister, National Capital Territory of Delhi, till the new Chief Minister is sworn in," said the official statement.
"The President is pleased to appoint Atishi as the Chief Minister, National CapitalTerritory of Delhi, with effect from the date she is sworn in," added the statement.
The AAP in a statement said, "Atishi will take oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on September 21, and other ministers will also take their oaths alongside her".
Also read |Atishi Marlena New CM of Delhi | Atishi succeeds Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi's new Chief Minister
Other ministers also approved
President Droupadu Murmu has also cleared theappointment of five other ministers, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai and Kailash Gahlot.
"The President has been pleased to appoint, on the advice of the Chief Minister, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Imran Hussain, and Mukesh Ahlawat, to be the Minister in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, with effect from the date (s) they are sworn in," said an official statement.
(With inputs from agencies)
