New Delhi:
AAP chief Atishi formally took cost because the eighth Chief Minister of Delhi in the present day, following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal. Drawing a symbolic comparability to the Hindu epic Ramayana, Atishi stated, “My scenario is like that of Bharat, when Lord Shri Rama went into exile, and Bharat needed to govern in his absence.”
Atishi, 43, vowed to run the federal government for the subsequent 4 months till the upcoming elections, simply as “Bharat dominated with Lord Ram’s ‘khadaun’ (sandals) on the throne”.
After assuming workplace, Atishi positioned an empty chair subsequent to hers, in a symbolic gesture in direction of her celebration chief Mr Kejriwal. “This chair belongs to Arvind Kejriwal. I’m assured that the folks of Delhi will reinstate him after 4 months,” she stated.
Atishi was sworn in alongside together with her cupboard on Saturday, with key members retaining their portfolios from the Kejriwal authorities. Atishi herself was overseeing essential departments comparable to schooling, finance, energy, and PWD, managing a complete of 13 portfolios. Saurabh Bharadwaj, who holds eight portfolios, took cost the identical day.
Newcomer Mukesh Ahlawat was entrusted with departments comparable to labour, SC/ST, and employment, whereas Gopal Rai retains his roles in growth, surroundings, and normal administration.
