5 cupboard ministers together with Saurabh Bhardwaj, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Mukesh Ahlawat additionally took the oath of workplace throughout the ceremony which was held at Raj Niwas.
This marks the fourth consecutive AAP authorities within the capital. Atishi’s dad and mom, Tripta Wahi and Vijay Singh, have been current throughout the ceremony at Raj Niwas.
At 42, Atishi has turn out to be the seventeenth feminine chief minister in India. Nonetheless, her tenure will probably be transient, as Delhi’s meeting elections are slated for February subsequent yr.
Regardless of the brief time-frame, her authorities faces the problem of fast-tracking a number of key insurance policies and welfare schemes, together with the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, the up to date Electrical Car Coverage 2.0, and the doorstep supply of companies initiative.
Atishi expressed blended emotions concerning the management change, saying, “I’m pleased concerning the belief positioned in me by outgoing CM Arvind Kejriwal however am additionally unhappy that he has resigned from his publish.” She emphasised her dedication to working arduous to deliver Kejriwal again as Chief Minister after the upcoming elections, including, “Initially, I wish to thank the favored CM of Delhi, AAP nationwide convener, and my guru – Arvind Kejriwal. This may be completed solely in AAP, solely underneath his management, {that a} first-time politician turns into the CM of a state.”
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari prolonged his good needs to Atishi, saying, “I prolong good needs to Atishi for changing into the third lady CM of Delhi… I’ve written to her over issues concerning Delhi. We are going to prolong full help to her within the coming 3-4 months.”
Atishi, a key determine within the AAP, beforehand held 13 portfolios within the outgoing Arvind Kejriwal authorities, together with finance, income, public works division (PWD), energy, and training. Following her induction, AAP chief Kailash Gahlot emphasised the significance of Kejriwal’s steerage, saying, “Our solely objective is to proceed to work for the individuals of Delhi like earlier than and to deliver again Arvind Kejriwal.”
AAP MLA Mukesh Ahlawat additionally expressed gratitude after taking his oath, saying, “It is all due to Arvind Kejriwal and Baba Saheb that individuals like me turn out to be the Minister. We are going to work as a lot as attainable – the priorities will probably be to work for the individuals of Dalit and backward communities.”
Gopal Rai, one other newly sworn-in minister, highlighted the federal government’s targets, saying, “This crew belongs to Arvind Kejriwal – its goal is to additional the works began by him. Particularly, the goal is to work with the individuals of Delhi to manage air air pollution as winter is coming… The AAP authorities has completed many works – regardless of the unfavorable situations, persons are getting free electrical energy, higher training, and different advantages.”
