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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.
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