At a Dussehra celebration in Delhi, AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Atishi took jabs at Prime Minister Modi, likening the defeat of evil to current political situations. Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also spoke, drawing parallels between 'Ram Rajya' and the governance model in Delhi.
BJP Delhi chief Virendra Sachdeva has accused Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and his party of lying and using corruption as their "hallmark," after CM Atishi's recent comments about the bungalow used by former CM Kejriwal. Sachdeva questioned the government's financial troubles and accused them of focusing on filling their pockets instead of addressing deficits. He also claimed that the revamping of the bungalow was a result of corruption and a "living, breathing monument" to their wrongdoing.
After his release from Tihar Jail, Arvind Kejriwal proves his political prowess once again with the decision to elevate Atishi as the youngest Delhi chief minister. This move not only solidifies AAP's hold in Delhi but also puts them in a strong position in the upcoming elections in Haryana. With a focus on women and youth, the decision to make Atishi the face of the party showcases AAP as a champion of women empowerment.
Atishi, the country's youngest chief minister, recently took charge in Delhi following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation. She made waves when she announced that she would not occupy the chief minister's chair and instead leave it empty for her mentor and predecessor. Her loyalty to Kejriwal was further emphasized by her reference to the Hindu epic, the Ramayan, where she compared her role to that of King Bharat ruling in the name of his brother Ram.
In a highly controversial move, Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of forcing Chief Minister Atishi out of her new official residence just days after her appointment. While the AAP alleges that Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena acted on behalf of the BJP, sources from the Lieutenant Governor's office have dismissed these claims. This incident has sparked a new political fire in the capital and highlights the ongoing power struggle between the AAP-led Delhi government and the BJP-controlled central administration.
The central government has announced a marginal hike in minimum wages for workers in the informal sector, effective from October 1. This move, which is part of an adjustment in the Variable Dearness Allowance, aims to alleviate the impact of rising living costs. The announcement comes amid protests calling for higher wages and the repeal of four labour codes. Additionally, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has also announced new minimum wage rates, which are the highest in the country, for workers in the unorganised sector.
In her first press conference after becoming Delhi's chief minister, Atishi declared revised minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers, stating they were the highest in the country. She also accused the BJP of being "anti-poor" and hindering the implementation of minimum wages in other states. The new rates, applicable from 1 October, were achieved through the Kejriwal government's efforts despite opposition from the BJP, according to Atishi.
With the festive season approaching, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena announces a rise in the minimum monthly wage for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers in Delhi. The aim of this increase is to provide some relief to workers during the expensive festival period. The new rates are higher than those in other BJP-ruled states, with Delhi’s minimum wage being the highest in the country. This increase will be implemented from October 1 and will be revised every two years.
Aam Aadmi Party's senior leader Atishi has been chosen as the successor of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Born into a Punjabi Rajput family, Atishi's rise to power within AAP has been monumental. From her involvement in policy formulation to winning her first seat in the 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly election, she has proven to be a key figure in the party. With her new role as the Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi is set to take on even greater responsibilities within the party.
After Atishi was chosen by Arvind Kejriwal as the next Chief Minister of Delhi, the BJP immediately took aim at the pair. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva accused Atishi of being an unwilling CM and stated that she will still have to answer to Kejriwal. Other BJP leaders, including Manoj Tiwari and Kapil Mishra, also criticized the decision to put Atishi in charge, citing her lack of connection to the Anna Hazare movement and promoting "Naxal mentality" in Delhi.