Meet Atishi, The Oxford-educated Leader Who Will Replace Arvind Kejriwal As Delhi CM | GFX

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Last Updated:September 17, 2024, 19:10 IST

Atishi, 43, who holds the highest number of portfolios in the Delhi government, will also hold the distinction of being only the third woman after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit to become the chief minister of the national capital. She was unanimously chosen as chief minister designate during the legislature party meeting here on Tuesday

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Atishi on Monday staked a claim to form the government in Delhi after the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal. (Photo: News18)

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Atishi completed his graduation from Delhi University and masters from Oxford University. (Photo: News18)

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Atishi dropped her surname "Marlena" in 2018 before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: News18)

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Atishi began her political journey with AAP. She has earlier served as Advisor to Manish Sisodia, then deputy CM. (Photo: News18)

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Atishi was appointed as the Minister of Education, PWD, Culture & Tourism in the Delhi government in 2023. (Photo: News18)