Who is Atishi Marlena? Delhi’s New Chief Minister

Who is Atishi Marlena? Delhi’s New Chief Minister

New Delhi : Atishi Marlena has been announced as the new Chief Minister of Delhi following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. This decision was made during a meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators, where Atishi was unanimously elected as their leader. She is expected to take the oath of office at around 4:30 PM today.

Background on Atishi

• Early Career and Education: Atishi holds a degree from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, and later pursued a master’s degree in education from the University of Oxford on a Chevening scholarship. Her academic background has significantly influenced her work in education reform.
• Joining AAP: Atishi joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2013. She initially served as an advisor to the Delhi government’s education department, where she played a crucial role in revamping school infrastructure, improving teaching standards, and introducing innovative programs like the “Happiness Curriculum” and “Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum”.
• Political Career: She became a member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Kalkaji constituency after winning the 2020 elections. In March 2023, she was inducted into the Delhi cabinet, taking over the portfolios of education, public works department (PWD), power, and tourism.

  

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Today’s Coverage

• Kejriwal’s Resignation: Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation, citing the need for new leadership and calling for early elections in Delhi. He mentioned that he would only return if people certify his honesty in the upcoming elections³.
• AAP’s Decision: The AAP Legislative Party met today and elected Atishi as their leader, making her the new Chief Minister of Delhi. This decision comes after Kejriwal held one-on-one meetings with key leaders and discussions with members of AAP’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC).
• Future Plans: Atishi is expected to continue the work on education reforms and other key issues she has been handling. There are also plans to induct two new members into the Delhi Cabinet following Kejriwal’s resignation.