Senior AAP leader Atishi is a vital figure in the party and government, handling a number of responsibilities including PWD, education, and finance.
The Aam Aadmi Party unanimously decided on Tuesday that Atishi would be the next chief minister of Delhi following Arvind Kejriwal’s suggestion of her name for the position during a gathering of the party’s lawmakers.
After being freed from prison on Friday, Arvind Kejriwal declared on Sunday that he would step down from his position and wouldn’t return until he received an honesty certificate.
Atishi is a pivotal figure in the government and AAP, overseeing a number of departments including finance, education, and PWD.
5 things about Atishi
- Education reforms architect: Atishi was the impetus behind important changes in Delhi’s government school curriculum. As deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia’s advisor, she played a key role in redesigning school buildings, improving educational standards, and initiating various programs like the “Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum” and the “Happiness Curriculum.”
- Political career: Atishi is a senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) politician who serves as the Delhi Legislative Assembly (MLA) representative for the Kalkaji constituency. She first gained notoriety as a consultant to the education department of the Delhi government, and after winning the 2020 elections, she was elected as an MLA.
- Oxford alumnus: After completing her undergraduate studies at Delhi University’s St. Stephen’s College, Atishi used a Chevening scholarship to pursue her master’s degree in education at the University of Oxford. Her academic background has had a significant influence on her work in school reform.
- Delhi cabinet minister: Atishi was appointed to the Delhi cabinet in March 2023, taking over the ministries of education, public works department (PWD), power, and tourism after Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain resigned their positions as ministers due to legal issues.
- Environmental advocacy:In addition to her work in education, Atishi is a fervent supporter of environmental causes. In Delhi, she has aggressively supported legislation pertaining to sustainability, pollution reduction, and renewable energy.
