By Bishal Kalita
Published Sep 18, 2024

Hindustan Times
Education

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Academic Journey of Delhi's CM-designate Atishi Marlena

Aam Admi Party leader Atishi is set to become Delhi’s new Chief Minister, the third woman ever to hold the position.

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Here’s a look at her illustrious academic career

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Atishi comes from an academic background. She was born to Delhi University professors Vijay Kumar Singh and Tripta Wahi.

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She did her schooling at Springdale School in New Delhi.

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Atishi studied History at St. Stephens where she topped the Delhi University

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She went to Oxford University on a Chevening scholarship to pursue her Master’s degree.

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A few years later, Atishi earned her second Master’s degree from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar in Educational Research.

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Atishi spent seven years in a small village in Madhya Pradesh where she was involved in organic farming and progressive education systems.

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In MP, she worked with several non-profit organisations, where she met some AAP members for the first time.

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