Delhi CM Oath ceremony Live Updates: Very emotional moment as Arvind Kejriwal is longer CM, says Atishi in first speech after taking over top post

Delhi CM Oath ceremony Live Updates: Atishi took oath to become the youngest Chief Minister of Delhi at the Raj Niwas on Saturday.

Delhi New CM Atishi Marlena Swearing-in ceremony Live: In her first address after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi said it was a “very emotional moment” for the AAP leaders. “Although i have taken oath as the CM….but this is a very emotional moment for us because Arvind Kejriwal is no longer the Chief Minister of Delhi — he is the person who transformed Delhi, the one who changed the future of the students studying in government school, he is the person who helped women be more independent by providing them with free bus tickets, the one who transformed government healthcare,” Atishi said.

Days after her being named the CM-designate, AAP leader Atishi took oath to become the youngest Chief Minister of Delhi at the Raj Niwas on Saturday. Five other newly appointed ministers — Saurabh Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai, Imran Hussain, Kailash Gahlot, and new Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat — were also sworn-in as ministers in the Delhi government. Newly sworn-in minister and AAP leader Mukesh Ahlawat has been given SC ST Welfare and Labour, among other portfolios. Meanwhile, Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has been allocated the Social Welfare and Cooperative/Cooperation as additional departments.

Kejriwal and his house: Outgoing Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will hold a ‘Janta ki Adalat’ (people’s court) at 11 am in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to address the corruption charges levelled against him by both the the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and) in the excise policy case. Meanwhile, the AAP has also requested government accommodation for Kejriwal, highlighting his role as the convener of a national party. “He does not own property or a personal home. As the convener of a national party, he is entitled to government accommodation, and we urge the Centre to provide it,” AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said.

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18:33 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
'BJP left no stone unturned in last two years to create trouble in Delhi's governance,' says Delhi CM Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, after taking oath at the Raj Niwas on Saturday, said that the BJP had not left any stone unturned in the last two years "to create trouble in Delhi's governance". "They stopped the medical tests at government hospitals, the sanitation system has crippled because of them. But now that Arvind Kejriwal ji is out of jail, the severe problems being faced in Delhi would be solved, the medicines that are not being provided in government hospitals will be made available, the roads will be fixed, the water bills will not be inflated...," Atishi said.

18:28 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
'Residents have to ensure that Arvind Kejriwal gets to sit on the CM's seat once again', says Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, hours after taking oath, said that residents of the Capital will have to ensure that AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal gets to sit on the CM's seat again. "Now the residents of Delhi have to ensure that Arvind Kejriwal gets to sit on the CM's seat once again. The 2 crore voters have to ensure that he sits on the Chief Minister's seat or else the mohalla clinics will not work, the education system would cripple..." Atishi said.

18:21 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Atishi blames BJP for Kejriwal resigning as Delhi CM: 'They broke him with those corruption allegations'

After taking oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi on Saturday pointed fingers at the BJP for Kejriwal resigning from the top post. "Why is arvind kejriwal ji no longer the CM of Delhi? It's because of the BJP, because they used their agencies and put allegations on him, they broke him with those corruption allegations," she said

17:17 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Watch: Atishi takes oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi, five AAP leaders sworn in as ministers

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Saturday took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi at the Raj Niwas. Five AAP leaders - Saurabh Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai, Imran Hussain, Kailash Gahlot, and new Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat - also took oath as ministers in the Delhi government.

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16:08 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM Oath ceremony Live: CM-designate Atishi arrives at Raj Niwas for the swearing-in ceremony

Delhi CM-designate and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi arrived at the Raj Niwas, news agency ANI reported. Atishi is set to take oath as the Delhi CM at 4:30 pm.

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16:05 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM Oath ceremony Live: AAP leader Manish Sisodia arrives at Raj Niwas for Atishi's swearing-in

Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia reached the Raj Niwas to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Atishi.

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14:07 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM Oath ceremony Live: What is Atishi's 'aim' as new Delhi CM

“As long as I am carrying out this responsibility, I will have only one aim. I know that the BJP will conspire against the people of Delhi through its L-G Sahab. I know that it will try to stop the Delhi government’s works and welfare schemes, but for the next few months, as long as I have this responsibility, I will try to protect the people of Delhi and run the Delhi government under the guidance of Arvind Kejriwal,” CM-designate Atishi after she was announced as the replacement of outgoing CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Atishi holds 13 portfolios including the public works department, education, finance, law and tourism.

13:43 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM Oath ceremony Live: Atishi to call on Kejriwal ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Atishi and the other AAP Delhi Cabinet ministers to call on outgoing CM Arvind Kejriwal at his residence before the oath taking ceremony scheduled at 4:30 at Raj Niwas.

As the swearing-in ceremony takes place today, one position in the seven-member Delhi Cabinet is expected to remain vacant for the time being. The Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat is said to have received only six names for the oath-taking ceremony, as per an AAP functionary who did not provide further details on the reasoning behind it.

13:03 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM Oath ceremony Live: Atishi to prove majority at special Delhi Assembly session on Sept 26-27

Following the swearing-in, the new CM Atishi will prove majority at a special session of the Delhi Assembly, which is set to be convened on September 26-27, said officials.

The ceremony today comes after outgoing CM Kejriwal proposed Atishi’s name, which was unanimously supported by the MLAs. He posted “best wishes to Atishi”on X later.

“First of all, I want to thank Delhi’s beloved CM and my guru, Arvind Kejriwal, for giving me such a big responsibility. I come from a humble family… I don’t think I would have even got a ticket if I were in any other party but Kejriwal ji has shown so much faith in me. I will fulfil my responsibilities," Atishi said in her statement after the announcement.

12:03 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM Oath ceremony Live: ‘Sole aim is to make Kejriwal CM again,' says CM-designate Atishi

After she was picked as the person for the top spot, CM-designate and senior AAP leader Atishi made it clear that “Delhi has only one CM and his name is Arvind Kejriwal”. “Our sole objective will be to make him CM again,” she said, as she asked people not to garland her or celebrate the occasion, expressing “extreme sadness” over Kejriwal’s resignation.

11:24 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony Live: Atishi to be the 17th female chief minister in the country

AAP MLAs met earlier this week and unanimously chose Atishi as the leader of the ruling legislature party.

The new Delhi seven-member Cabinet comprises Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat, a new entrant. The others include ministers Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj and Imran Hussain.

The resignation of Arvind Kejriwal and former Patel Nagar MLA Raaj Kumar Anand, who left for BSP and then the BJP, resulted in the vacancies. According to sources, while Ahlawat has been inducted in the cabinet to replace Anand, deliberations over the second addition are still underway owing to differing views regarding representation.

10:45 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony Live: Atishi swearing-in ceremony set to be a 'lowkey' affair

The oath taking ceremony at the Raj Niwas this evening will have Atishi take over the top post as the Delhi CM.

According to an AAP leader, the ceremony is likely to be a low-key affair as the mood in the party is not upbeat because of Kejriwal's resignation and also because of the delay in approvals, leaving little time for preparations, as per PTI.

10:09 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony Live: Here's weather update for you

Delhi today recorded a minimum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, which is considered normal for this time of the season, according to the weather department.

Partly cloudy skies are expected during the day, while the the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 36 degrees Celsius.

09:52 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony Live: Atishi is set to be youngest Delhi CM, third woman to hold post

Atishi will be the third woman Chief Minister of Delhi after she takes oath at Raj Niwas this evening.

The other two have been Sushma Swaraj from the BJP and Sheila Dixit from the Congress.

After Arvind Kejriwal announced her as his replacement, Atishi said, "This is an emotional moment for the party and people of Delhi. At the same time, the people are resolved to make Kejriwal the Chief Minister again. And, till the election is held and we stake claim to the new government, I will look after Delhi."

09:13 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony Live: Highest number of portfolios under CM-designate Atishi

Starting out with Education and the Public Works Departments, Atishi was handed over the charge of the highest number of government departments (more than 13) following the arrests of Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy case.

These are the portfolios under her:

Finance, Revenue, planning, Women and Child Development, Education, Higher Education, Tourism, Art, Culture & Language, Public Works Department, Power and Public Relations departments, Service and Vigilance departments

08:54 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony Live: CM Designate Atishi, a Rhodes scholar

A Rhodes scholar who studied history at Oxford University, CM-designate Atishi has helped shape and implement several of the changes that the government effected in the city’s schools and classrooms.

The transformation of schools went on to become one of the AAP’s key planks and something it continues to project as one of the things that sets it apart from other parties and governments.

After picking CM Kejriwal’s side publicly post 2015, Atishi began her rise up the ranks by starting work as an advisor to then deputy CM Manish Sisodia in the Education Department.

08:33 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony Live: Delhi's to-be new CM Atishi to move into official residence

Delhi Chief Minister designate Atishi who is set to take oath this evening will be moving into the the Flagstaff Road home in Civil Lines in the national capital. The residence is currently occupied by Arvind Kejriwal

The official residence of the CM was renovated in 2020-21 and has been at the centre of controversy following BJP’s allegations of “excessive expenditure” and violation of norms. AAP has maintained that the house was not meant for just Kejriwal but for every subsequent Chief Minister.

After Atishi takes oath, she will also be provided with Z security.

08:19 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony Live: Here are the other ministers taking oath alongside Atishi today

Five other newly appointed ministers — Saurabh Bharadwaj, Gopal Rai, Imran Hussain, Kailash Gahlot, and new Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat — will also be sworn in at the Raj Bhavan -- Lt Governor's residence -- around 4.30 pm.

One spot in the seven-member Delhi Cabinet is said to be left vacant for the time being.

08:17 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony Live: Atishi set to take over top spot, has to 'focus on governance', says AAP

On Tuesday evening, after being named as CM Arvind Kejriwal's replacement, Atishi presented a letter stating she had been elected as the leader of the AAP Legislature Party.

Kejriwal handed over his resignation as CM to L-G V K Saxena on the same day.

The top leadership is said to have made it clear that Atishi has to "focus on governance". She is expected to retain key portfolios such as finance, education, PWD, and power.

08:00 (IST) 21 Sep 2024
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