Overview:
Rumours afloat that Atishi will be the next Chief Minister of Delhi, replacing Arvind Kejriwal. A key AAP leader, Atishi, a political strategist, has been elevated to the top post, as some have predicted a move expected in the wake of early Delhi assembly elections next year. This makes her appointment a new dawn for political transformations in The political scenario in Delhi has also received a facelift.
Leadership Background: Atishi has been widely considered one of AAP’s organizers and masterminds behind many of the party’s successful school changes. Vishwajeet has served in major ministries, including the Ministry for Education, Finance, Public Works Department, and Ministry of Revenue in the Delhi cabinet. These are the ways that suggest herself as an enthusiastic school reformer whom people recognized and respected for her attempts to transform public schools and implement new pedagogy methodologies.
The decision to nominate Atishi as the AAP legislative member made the Chief Minister, and after a discussion, Kailash Gahlot was also rumored to be in the running for this position. However, the selection was finally made on account of her leadership qualities and conformity to the governance philosophy of Arvind Kejriwal.
Kejriwal’s Resignation: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal voluntarily resigned from the position of Chief Minister on September 15, 2024, after some legal troubles over the Delhi excise policy case. Although Kejriwal has resigned, he has expressed a desire to come back to power after being cleared in court, vowing to go for the elections. While many see his decision to resign from his position as an act of trying to be politically moral given the Corruption charges that have been leveled against AAP leaders.
Looking Ahead: Chief Minister Atishi; plenty will be expected from her in the coming months, especially given that Delhi is due for assembly polls early next year in February 2025. People will watch her term with how she handles governance matters and prepares the political party for more victories in the future within the state of Delhi.
When Atishi took office, she was the third woman Chief Minister of Delhi, as the status of women in Indian politics continues to rise.
