Who is Atishi, set to replace Arvind Kejriwal as new chief minister of Delhi? 5 things about AAP leader

Atishi, a senior AAP leader, is a key face of the party as well as the government and holds multiple portfolios, including finance, education and PWD.

Atishi of the Aam Aadmi Party will be the new chief minister of Delhi, the party unanimously agreed on Tuesday after Arvind Kejriwal proposed her name as his successor in a meeting of the party's legislators.

AAP leader Atishi. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)

Arvind Kejriwal, who was released from jail on Friday, announced on Sunday that he would resign from the post and would only return if people give him a certificate of honesty.

Atishi is a key face of the AAP as well as the government and holds multiple portfolios, including finance, education and PWD.

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5 things about Atishi

1. Education reforms architect: Atishi was the driving force for significant educational reforms in Delhi's government schools. She was instrumental in reimagining school facilities, raising teaching standards, and launching several initiatives such as the "Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum" and the "Happiness Curriculum" while serving as deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia's advisor.
2. Political career: Atishi represents the Kalkaji constituency in the Delhi Legislative Assembly (MLA) and is a senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) politician. She first rose to prominence as an advisor to the Delhi government's education department and later became an MLA after winning the 2020 elections.
3. Oxford alumnus: Atishi completed her undergraduate studies at Delhi University's St. Stephen's College before using a Chevening scholarship to attend the University of Oxford for her master's programme in education. Her work in school reform has been greatly impacted by her academic background.
4. Delhi cabinet minister: After Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain resigned their positions as ministers due to legal difficulties, Atishi was appointed to the Delhi cabinet in March 2023 and assumed responsibility for the ministries of education, public works department (PWD), power, and tourism.
5. Environmental advocacy: Apart from her work in education, Atishi is also a strong advocate for environmental issues. She has actively promoted policies related to renewable energy, pollution control, and sustainability in Delhi.