Current Affairs-Topics

Atishi Marlena: Delhi's New CM Ushers in Historic Change

Delhi's new Chief Minister, Atishi Marlena, has been unanimously elected by the AAP. She will replace Arvind Kejriwal, who resigned. Atishi is the third female CM in Delhi's history and the second youngest.

Leadership Transition in Delhi

  • Atishi Marlena, 43, unanimously elected as Delhi's new Chief Minister by AAP
  • Set to replace Arvind Kejriwal, who announced his resignation
  • Will be Delhi's third female CM after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit
  • Becomes the second youngest CM in Delhi's history
  • Will be sworn in as the 8th Chief Minister of Delhi

Atishi's Background and Qualifications

  • Born on June 8, 1981, to Delhi University professors
  • Educated at Springdales School, New Delhi
  • Bachelor's degree in History from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University
  • Master's degrees from Oxford University, including as a Rhodes Scholar
  • Joined AAP and became a key party strategist
  • Currently serves as MLA from Kalkaji constituency
  • Holds multiple portfolios in Delhi cabinet, including finance, education, and PWD

Political Journey and Achievements

  • Played crucial role in AAP's policy formation, especially in education
  • Served as advisor to former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
  • Instrumental in implementing educational reforms in Delhi government schools
  • Introduced initiatives like "Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum" and "Happiness Curriculum"
  • Advocate for environmental issues, promoting renewable energy and sustainability
  • Appointed to Delhi cabinet in March 2023, taking on key ministries

Context of the Leadership Change

  • Arvind Kejriwal's decision to step down following bail in the excise policy case
  • Kejriwal proposed Atishi's name in a meeting with party officials
  • AAP Legislative Party meeting held to elect new leader
  • Delhi Assembly to meet on September 26 and 27
  • Current Delhi Legislative Assembly term ends on February 11, 2025
  • In the 2020 elections, AAP won 62 out of 70 seats

Significance of the Appointment

  • Atishi becomes the second current woman Chief Minister in India, after Mamata Banerjee
  • Represents a generational shift in Delhi's leadership
  • Brings expertise in education and governance to the top role
  • Continues AAP's focus on education and social reforms
  • Faces challenges of managing a union territory with limited statehood

More Related Articles

Tripura Becomes 3rd Most Literate State

India has made substantial progress in education over the years. A major recent development is the rise of Tripura to the 3rd position among the most literate states in India.  This achiev

India’s First Animal Overpass in Delhi

In a landmark move, India’s first animal overpass has been developed on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, specifically through the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve’s buffer zone. This pioneerin

Ambubachi Mela 2025

Ambubachi Mela 2025 is one of the most spiritually significant and culturally unique events in India. Celebrated every year at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, this festival draws millions

Banakacherla Project Controversy

The ongoing Banakacherla controversy has sparked a major political storm in Telangana politics, centering around the escalating conflict between Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and former CM K Chandr

Caste Census in India 2026

The caste census in India is a long-awaited and significant exercise by the Government of India to collect accurate caste-wise population data. After decades of debate and demands from various

Formation of Arwal District Bihar

The Arwal district in Bihar is the newest district of the state, created to improve governance and make government services more accessible. This simplified guide explains the background, geog

Indian Nuclear Power Plants in Bihar

On June 25, 2025, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar made a historic announcement: Bihar will host its first nuclear power plant, making it one of the first six Indian states selected under

Swarna Andhra 2047 Plan

The Swarna Andhra 2047 plan is the ambitious vision of Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to transform the state into a developed, digitally empowered, and economically vib

NAVYA Scheme 2025 Launched

The Government of India has launched a new and important initiative called the NAVYA Scheme 2025. This program is specially designed to help adolescent girls aged 16 to 18 years gain vocational

ONGC Bhatiapar Blowout

The ONGC Bhatiapar blowout in Assam’s Sivasagar district has raised urgent concerns about the safety and preparedness of India’s oil and gas industry. This gas leak, ongoing since

Toppers

anil kumar
Akshay kuamr
geeta kumari
shubham