NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal proposed the name of Atishi as the new leader of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Delhi Legislative Party on Tuesday. This essentially means that the party will propose her name for the next chief minister of Delhi.
The proposal was unanimously accepted by all party MLAs, who stood in support, sources said. Atishi’s selection as the next chief minister of Delhi is attributed to her extensive responsibilities in the govt, as she currently holds 13 portfolios.
Atishi’s ascent within the party has been remarkable.Party functionaries highlight that her importance was evident when Kejriwal, while in jail, proposed that Atishi would hoist the national flag on his behalf at the Delhi govt’s Independence Day function. However, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena nominated Minister Kailash Gahlot for the task instead.
As the MLA representing Kalkaji assembly constituency, Atishi has been at the forefront of the party’s communication efforts and has taken the lead in addressing crucial issues such as the Delhi water dispute with neighbouring states. She has been vocal on day-to-day party affairs and in taking on BJP and LG.
Since the party’s formation, Atishi has made substantial contributions to its expansion and progress, playing a critical role as a key member of the manifesto drafting committee for the 2013 assembly elections and formulating the party’s objectives and vision.
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