Senior AAP leader Kailash Gahlot resigned from the party, citing unfulfilled promises and controversies. His resignation was accepted by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and comes as a major blow for the party ahead of next year's Assembly election. In response, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva launched a scathing attack on AAP, stating that Gahlot's allegations have validated the BJP's claims of the party's dishonesty and failure to deliver on key commitments. Sachdeva also questioned the handling of funds allocated for cleaning the Yamuna River, a key promise of the AAP government.
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.
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.
As temperatures rise in Delhi, so does the water crisis in the city. In response, Aam Aadmi Party leaders are set to meet with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to discuss solutions. Meanwhile, Delhi Water Minister Atishi refuses to end her hunger strike until the Haryana government provides enough water for the city's 28 lakh residents. She claims that Haryana has been holding back 100 MGD of promised water, exacerbating the situation.
The shortage of water supply in Delhi has caused tensions to rise as Water Minister Atishi and the Lt Governor's Office engage in a heated clash over the presence of a "tanker mafia" in the city. Atishi has called for an investigation into senior officials of DJB, accusing them of having illegal connections with the "tanker mafia" and causing a decrease in the number of water tankers deployed in the city. However, the L-G's office has refuted these claims and instead placed blame on Atishi for her false allegations and for causing tensions with the Haryana government, who has been providing Delhi with its mandated share of water.