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Delhi BJP president Virender Sachdeva condemned AAP's choice of Atishi as the new chief minister, arguing that a change in leadership won't alter the party's corrupt practices. He accused Arvind Kejriwal of looting Delhi and claimed that residents would hold AAP responsible for their corruption.
Atishi is set to become the new chief minister of Delhi following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation. She expressed gratitude to Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party for the opportunity, emphasising her sadness over his departure. Atishi vowed to continue providing essential services to Delhi residents under Kejriwal's guidance.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju holds Anna Hazare responsible for Arvind Kejriwal's political rise, stating it has negatively affected Delhi. He also criticizes Atishi's appointment as the new chief minister, alleging her family's support for terrorist Afzal Guru and expressing concerns about AAP's administration in both Delhi and Punjab.
A Delhi court granted bail to Sachin Mann, accused of a 2018 murder, after six years in jail. The court cited parity as another accused was granted bail earlier. The prosecution has only examined two out of 39 witnesses, leading to a prolonged trial process.
Overhead equipment issues disrupted services on a portion of the Delhi Metro's Red Line between Pulbangash and Pratap Nagar stations on Tuesday. Connecting Rithala in Delhi to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, the Red Line experienced delays as reported by the DMRC on social media. All other lines continued to operate normally, according to officials.
Delhi Congress Chief Devendra Yadav criticized the appointment of Atishi as Delhi's new chief minister, claiming her term will last only three months. He stated that AAP has been exposed and Congress aims to form its own government in 2025. Kejriwal proposed Atishi as his successor after resigning post-bail in a corruption case.
BJP criticized Arvind Kejriwal for proposing Atishi as the new Delhi chief minister, accusing him of choosing a puppet to retain control amid internal AAP power struggles. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari warned that Delhi voters would reject this move, while other BJP leaders predicted continued corruption and called for early elections.
AAP MP Swati Maliwal has expressed strong disapproval of Atishis appointment as Delhi's new chief minister, citing concerns about national security due to her parents' alleged support for Afzal Guru. This comes after Arvind Kejriwal's resignation, with AAP backing Atishi unanimously. She has previously held important portfolios like finance and education.
A 34-year-old man from Nand Nagri was scammed of Rs nine lakh while trying to buy photocopy papers online. He made an upfront payment and additional charges but never received the order. After multiple follow-ups, he filed a complaint with the cyber cell, leading to a police investigation under Section 318(4) of the BNS.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal proposed Atishi Marlena as the new leader of AAP's Delhi Legislative Party, making her the candidate for the next chief minister. All party MLAs supported this proposal. Atishi currently manages 13 portfolios and has significantly contributed to the partys growth and key issues such as the Delhi water dispute.
Two teenagers brutally murdered rickshaw-puller Abdul Kayyum in Delhi's Shastri Park after attempting to rob him of his mobile phone. The incident occurred when Kayyum was returning home on his rickshaw. The attackers slit his throat and stabbed him multiple times before fleeing. Police identified the suspects through CCTV footage and arrested them.
Delhi awaits the announcement of its next chief minister as Arvind Kejriwal plans to resign following Supreme Court-imposed restrictions. AAP's legislative party is set to meet and decide on the new leader, who will form a new cabinet. This development sets the stage for a prolonged election campaign.
Bennett University celebrated its ninth freshers' party, Bluemoon 9.0, with an Ibiza-inspired theme. First-year students enjoyed performances by Saahiil Syndicate Band and dance acts from the student club Revaaz. Femina Miss India Uttar Pradesh Divyanshi Batra and North zone finalist Fanny Gandhi crowned Reyaansh Parnami as Mr Fresher and Aditi Kant as Ms Fresher.