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Who is Atishi

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Who is Atishi

One of the most prominent members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Atishi is hailed for her role in Delhi’s famed education reforms. Born to Delhi University (DU) professors Vijay Singh and Tripta Wahi on 8 June 1981, Atishi received her school and college education in Delhi. Soon after graduating in history from DU’s St Stephen's College in 2001, she went to the Oxford University for further studies.
 
Atishi, who has dropped her surname, got associated with the AAP in 2013 and became involved in policy formulation for the party. She played a key role in leading the education reforms in
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'Injustice to opposition': Atishi writes to Speaker on AAP MLAs' suspension

Former Delhi CM and LoP in Assembly Atishi said that this is an "insult" not only to the MLAs but also to the mandate given by the people

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Updated On : 28 Feb 2025 | 1:54 PM IST

AAP stages 'dharna' after Atishi, MLAs stopped at Delhi Assembly gate

Former AAP chief minister Atishi said the BJP was crossing all limits of dictatorship after coming to power in Delhi

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2025 | 11:50 AM IST

Atishi among 12 AAP MLAs suspended on Day 1 of Delhi Assembly session

Following the expulsion, Atishi accused the BJP of dishonouring BR Ambedkar by taking down his portrait from the chief minister's office

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 11:23 AM IST

'No shortage of money but lack of intentions': Atishi slams Delhi govt

Atishi highlighted the unfulfilled promise of providing Rs 2,500 per month to every woman in Delhi, which was supposed to be passed in the first cabinet meeting

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 11:29 AM IST

'Exchequer left empty by AAP': Delhi CM on Rs 2,500 scheme for women

On being questioned about the monthly Rs 2,500 scheme for women, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said it would be implemented after the details had been finalised by the state government

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 10:35 AM IST

MCD to make 12,000 contractual workers permanent, announces Atishi

She highlighted Delhi's economic growth under the AAP, stating that when the party first formed the government in 2015, the city's budget stood at Rs 30,000 crore

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Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 7:07 PM IST

Atishi writes to Delhi CM, seeks meeting over Rs 2,500 scheme for women

On behalf of lakhs of women in Delhi, I humbly request you to spare some time from your busy schedule so that we can present our case for concrete action on this scheme, Atishi wrote

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Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 1:48 PM IST

Atishi criticises Delhi CM Gupta for not passing Rs 2500 per month scheme

She accused BJP of breaking its promises and said BJP made up their mind to cheat the people of Delhi

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Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 6:45 AM IST

Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi CM today: Check date, time and venue

The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Delhi Chief Minister on February 20 will be attended by Prime Minister Modi and several dignitaries

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 9:43 AM IST

Amit Shah, Kejriwal, Atishi congratulate new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Gupta is the first woman to be named as chief minister in a BJP-ruled state since 2014

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

Delhi CM news updates: Rekha Gupta named new Delhi CM, Parvesh Verma to be Dy CM; Oath-taking on Thu

Delhi New CM announcement LIVE news: The oath-taking ceremony is likely to take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Catch all the updates here

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 8:37 PM IST

AAP questions delay in naming Delhi CM, says BJP has 'no face' to run govt

Addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader and Delhi's acting Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP of lacking a credible leader to govern the national capital

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 1:01 PM IST

'CMO Delhi' X handle renaming row: BJP seeks legal action against Kejriwal

Outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, speaking over the issue in a press conference, said X has a clear cut policy and legal guidelines of account ownership

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 10:05 PM IST

Atishi claims 'internal tussle' among BJP MLAs over portfolio allocation

She further alleged that the BJP had no intention of delivering the commitments the party made in its election manifesto

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 1:40 PM IST

BJP will turn Delhi into UP: Atishi claims power cuts in national capital

The BJP does not know how to rule and it would create a situation of long power outage in Delhi like Uttar Pradesh, she alleged

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 1:49 PM IST

AAP leader Atishi submits her resignation as Delhi CM to LG VK Saxena

AAP suffered a massive setback in the Delhi assembly elections, as it could secure only 22 seats

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2025 | 12:05 PM IST

5 women candidates, including Atishi, emerge victorious in Delhi elections

Of the total 699 candidates in the fray this time, 96 were women. Five years earlier, 672 candidates fought the Assembly polls and of them 76 were women

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 10:39 PM IST

Delhi elections: Top AAP leaders face tight contest, with key faces losing

Delhi elections: Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia lose; Atishi wins by a narrow margin

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 2:08 PM IST

Atishi retains Kalkaji seat, defeats BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri in close fight

Delhi CM Atishi retains her Kalkaji seat, narrowly defeating BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri by over 900 votes, as AAP faces major losses in Delhi, marking a shift in political dynamics

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 1:56 PM IST

Delhi poll results: Kejriwal leads; Atishi, Sisodia trail in early trends

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: The 10 am trends show that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken the lead in 37 seats, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has 20

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 10:19 AM IST