Atishi: News

Atishi is an activist, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) politician, and Member of the Delhi legislative assembly. She has done her BA in History from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, and pursued further education at the University of Oxford, England. Atishi joined the AAP upon its formation in 2013 and has worked with several NGOs and not-for-profit organizations in the field of education. She has served as an Advisor to the Delhi Education Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, playing an important role in the AAP government’s education policy. Daughter of Delhi University professors Vijay Singh and Tripti Wahi, Atishi was given the second name "Marlena" after Communist icons Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. It was dropped, however, in 2018, and was replaced with the family surname "Singh’ "which the opposition alleged was aimed at garnering votes on a caste basis. She lost the 2019 Lok Sabha election from East Delhi to BJP’s Gautam Gambhir but stood victorious from Kalkaji in the 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections.

20 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Dhruv Rathee leaks 'Unbreakable' documentary on AAP

The controversial documentary Unbreakable, which chronicles the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) journey, was leaked online on Sunday.

19 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'BJP goons' attacked Kejriwal's car: Atishi; releases images

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of staging an attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's car.

17 Jan 2025

Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar's NCP to make Delhi poll debut 

The Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released a list of 30 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. This is the party's debut in Delhi's electoral politics.

16 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi, Sanjay Singh issued notice over bribe allegations against Dikshit  

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court has issued notice to Chief Minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on a defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit.

15 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Hirni jaisi...': BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri targets Delhi CM Atishi again

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri has once again courted controversy with his remarks targeting Delhi Chief Minister Atishi.

FIR against Atishi for violating MCC ahead of Delhi polls 

An FIR has been filed against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi for allegedly breaching the model code of conduct ahead of the assembly elections.

Delhi CM Atishi starts crowdfunding campaign for Assembly elections

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Kalkaji, Atishi, has started a crowdfunding campaign to fund her candidacy in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

11 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Ramesh Bidhuri is BJP's CM face for Delhi polls: Kejriwal

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to announce Ramesh Bidhuri as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

11 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'BJP trying to deceive EC': AAP alleges election fraud

Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders of voter registration fraud.

10 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'BJP will pick who hurls...most abuses': Atishi on CM's face 

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for failing to announce a chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

08 Jan 2025

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

'Ridiculous': Priyanka Gandhi responds to BJP leader's 'smooth cheeks' remark 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has reacted to the controversial remarks of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri on her cheeks.

06 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'Changed her father': Bidhuri's remark on CM Atishi sparks row

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri has stirred controversy with his comments about Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

05 Jan 2025

Hema Malini

BJP leader promises roads smooth like 'Priyanka's cheeks,' sparks row  

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA candidate from Delhi's Kalkaji, Ramesh Bidhuri, has found himself in hot water over a sexist comment he made about Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

04 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi: Parvesh Verma against Kejriwal in BJP's 1st candidates list  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

03 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi polls: Congress fields Alka Lamba against CM Atishi

The Congress party has declared Alka Lamba as its candidate for the Kalkaji seat in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.

02 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

BJP, AAP engage in poster war ahead of Delhi elections 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have upped the ante in their campaigns for the upcoming Delhi elections with a bitter exchange of allegations.

02 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Shivraj Chouhan writes to Atishi over non-implementation of farmers' schemes  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, raising concerns over the plight of farmers in the national capital.

01 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi claims LG Saxena ordered demolition of  Buddhist, Hindu temples

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has accused Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena of giving a nod to the demolition of several Hindu and Buddhist religious structures in the city.

31 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Why abuse me?': Kejriwal to BJP over scheme for priests

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) criticism over the announcement of Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana.

31 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi's 'BJP proxy' jab after L-G flags Kejriwal's 'temporary' remark

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal for calling Chief Minister Atishi a "temporary and makeshift Chief Minister."

25 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Public no longer trusts us': AAP councilor slams Delhi government

The Delhi government's Women and Child Development Department has issued a public notice stating that the "Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana" doesn't exist.

25 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi notification row: AAP vows action against officers

A political controversy has erupted in Delhi over the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, a scheme announced by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

25 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

CM Atishi to be arrested soon in fake case: Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that Delhi Chief Minister Atishi will soon be arrested in a "fabricated case."

25 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi health department red-flags Kejriwal's Sanjeevani Yojana

The Delhi Health and Family Welfare Department has flagged the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Sanjeevani Yojana, a scheme promising free treatment for residents over 60 in private and government hospitals.

22 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal announces doorstep registration for women, elderly welfare schemes 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced doorstep registration for two new welfare schemes starting Monday.

21 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP leaders Balbir Singh, Sukhbir Dalal join BJP 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Balbir Singh and Sukhbir Dalal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday.

Delhi LG advises CM Atishi to summon assembly sitting tomorrow

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has urged Chief Minister Atishi to call a special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on December 19 or 20.

15 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Atishi writes to Amit Shah over Rohingya resettlement in Delhi

Atishi, the chief minister of Delhi, has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, flagging concerns over the alleged resettlement of Rohingyas in Delhi.

15 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP's final candidates' list out; Kejriwal faces Sheila Dikshit's son 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its fourth and final list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections in February 2025.

14 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal admits to not fulfilling 3 major promises from 2020 

Ahead of the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has admitted that he failed to deliver on three major promises made in the 2020 elections.

13 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Will blow up bank': RBI receives bomb threat in Russian 

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai has once again been targeted with a bomb threat, the second such incident in less than a month.

12 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal announces ₹1,000/month for women, ₹2,100 if AAP wins election 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has unveiled a new financial assistance scheme for women in Delhi at a rally.

28 Nov 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi blames BJP government for law-and-order failure after Delhi blast

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has held the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government responsible for not maintaining law and order in the national capital.

28 Nov 2024

Delhi Government

Delhi extends EV policy until March 2025: Check the benefits

In a move to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and combat air pollution, the Delhi government has announced an extension of its EV policy until March 31, 2025.

19 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Here's what Kailash Gahlot said on why he quit AAP 

Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Kailash Gahlot, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

18 Nov 2024

Delhi

Delhi smog disrupts flights, trains as visibility drops

Thick smog shrouded Delhi on Monday, leading to major travel disruptions owing to low visibility.

18 Nov 2024

Asia

Delhi airport activates low-visibility measures amid smog

Dense fog and severe air pollution have disrupted daily life in the national capital, affecting traffic and flight schedules.

17 Nov 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'He was...pressured by BJP': AAP after Kailash Gahlot's exit

Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday, citing internal challenges and unfulfilled promises.

15 Nov 2024

Delhi

Atishi announces new timings for government offices amid pollution crisis

In a bid to tackle the worsening air pollution in the city, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has announced staggered timings for government offices.

01 Nov 2024

Delhi

Delhi declares public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has announced November 7 as a public holiday on the occasion of Chhath Puja.

23 Oct 2024

Bihar

Delhi: Man climbs electric pole, seeks to speak with Modi

An unidentified man climbed a high-voltage electric pole in Delhi's Yamuna Khadar area on Wednesday morning.

21 Oct 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP questions Centre on Delhi's law and order

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government for its failure to maintain law and order in Delhi.

19 Oct 2024

Air Quality Index

Delhi wakes up to blanket of smog; AQI 'very poor' 

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to "very poor" levels.

04 Oct 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'What's...the hurry': SC chides Delhi-LG for holding election without mayor 

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena over his decision to hurry the elections for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) standing committee members without the mayor.

03 Oct 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Arvind Kejriwal gets new home at posh, residential neighborhood

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will move into a new residence, Bungalow No. 5 on Feroz Shah Road, near Mandi House in Lutyen's Delhi.

02 Oct 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Kejriwal to vacate Delhi CM residence in 1-2 days: AAP

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal will soon be moving out of the official Delhi Chief Minister's residence at Flagstaff Road in Civil Lines, his party said on Wednesday.

01 Oct 2024

Delhi High Court

'Stopped from meeting Sonam Wangchuk': Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday claimed that she was stopped outside the Bawana Police Station and was not allowed to meet Sonam Wangchuk when she was heading to meet the climate activist demanding autonomy for Ladakh.

Electoral list deletions: SC stays defamation case against Kejriwal, Atishi

The Supreme Court on Monday halted the criminal proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi in a defamation case.

30 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi, team inspect Delhi streets for 'pothole-free by Diwali' mission

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her cabinet ministers hit the streets on Monday to inspect the state of roads in the national capital.

24 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Kejriwal's slippers...': Prashant Bhushan's dig at Delhi CM Atishi

Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan has taken a jibe at Delhi Chief Minister Atishi.

23 Sep 2024

Amit Malviya

Atishi takes charge as Delhi CM, keeps Kejriwal's chair unoccupied 

Atishi, who was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi on September 21, officially assumed her duties on Monday.

22 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Modi conspired to prove..': Kejriwal's big charge against PM

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of conspiring to tarnish his reputation.

21 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi takes oath as Delhi CM—youngest leader to hold post

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi on Saturday, following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation earlier in the week.

19 Sep 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Atishi to retain 4 ministers in Cabinet, introduce Dalit face 

Atishi is set to take over as Delhi Chief Minister on Friday following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation.

19 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi, her cabinet will take oath on September 21: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced on Thursday that Delhi Chief Minister-Designate Atishi and her cabinet will take the oath of office on September 21 (Saturday).

18 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

LG VK Saxena proposes September 21 swearing-in of CM-designate Atishi

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has proposed September 21 as the date for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi.

18 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Security concerns...': Sanjay Singh says Kejriwal will vacate official residence

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will vacate his official residence in the Civil Lines area of the national capital within a week, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh announced on Wednesday.

17 Sep 2024

Afzal Guru

Explained: AAP, Swati Maliwal war of words over Atishi-Afzal Guru 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday suggested that Swati Maliwal should resign as the party's Rajya Sabha member.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal resigns as Delhi CM after choosing Atishi as replacement

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal officially resigned from his position as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Tuesday evening.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Make your son CM...': Atishi to Delhi on replacing Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi, who has been chosen by Arvind Kejriwal as his successor following his resignation, appealed to Delhiites on Tuesday to "make your son, your brother, the Chief Minister again" in the next Assembly election.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

From education reformer to Delhi CM—the rise of Atishi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi is set to become the next Chief Minister of Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal's resignation.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

5 facts about Atishi, set to be Delhi's new CM

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi has been selected as the new Chief Minister of Delhi.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi to be Delhi's new CM, name proposed by Kejriwal

Delhi minister Atishi is set to assume the role of Chief Minister following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation after his meeting with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday, reports said.

15 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Who will be Delhi's next CM after Kejriwal's resignation? 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his decision to resign from his position in two days.

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