Atishi Takes Over as Delhi CM, Leaves Chair Vacant for Kejriwal
Atishi vows to lead Delhi until February elections, symbolically keeping Kejriwal's chair empty in hopes of his return.
- Arvind Kejriwal resigned as Delhi Chief Minister after being released on bail from corruption charges.
- Atishi, the new Chief Minister, draws a parallel to the Ramayana, likening her role to Bharat's during Lord Ram's exile.
- Atishi has retained her previous 13 portfolios, including education, finance, and power, while taking over as CM.
- The BJP has criticized Atishi's gesture of leaving Kejriwal's chair vacant, calling it a publicity stunt.
- Kejriwal aims to reclaim his anti-corruption image and seeks a fresh mandate from Delhi voters in the upcoming February elections.