On Friday evening, President Droupadi Murmu officially appointed Atishi as the Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, effective from the moment she takes her oath of office, while simultaneously accepting the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal. In addition to this significant leadership change, the President also approved the appointments of five cabinet ministers for the Delhi Government, ensuring that the new administration is prepared for the upcoming oath-taking ceremony scheduled to take place at Raj Niwas on Saturday. Kejriwal’s resignation came after he publicly committed to stepping down until he could clear his name and obtain a certificate of integrity from the citizens of Delhi. The formal notifications regarding Atishi’s appointment and the acceptance of Kejriwal’s resignation were issued on the same night. This development signifies a pivotal moment in Delhi’s political landscape, particularly following Kejriwal’s arrest on March 21 in connection with the liquor excise scandal, which had prompted ongoing calls for his resignation from the Bharatiya Janata Party since the outset of the controversy.
Atishi to be sworn in today
