Atishi Marlena, popularly known as Atishi, has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, making her the third woman to hold the position in the capital’s history, after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dixit. The decision came after a legislative party meeting at Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, where he proposed her name for the role. Kejriwal is expected to meet with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena later today to formally resign.
Atishi expressed her gratitude to her mentor, Arvind Kejriwal, and stated that she would work under his guidance to continue protecting the interests of the people. Known for her strong leadership, Atishi has been a key figure within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), especially during the challenges faced by the party when both Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were imprisoned over the Delhi liquor policy case.
Atishi’s Net Worth
Despite not owning jewellery or property, Atishi is a crorepati, with her total net worth estimated at Rs 1.41 crore. Here is a breakdown of her assets:
- Cash: Rs 50,000 (self) and Rs 15,000 (spouse), totaling Rs 65,000.
- Bank and Financial Deposits: Rs 1,00,87,323.
- NSS and Postal Savings: Rs 18,60,500.
- Insurance Policies: Rs 5,00,000.
- Fixed Deposits: Rs 39 lakh.
- Other Assets: Rs 1.41 crore in various deposits.
Atishi’s involvement with AAP goes back to 2013 when she began working on policy matters. Despite losing the 2019 Lok Sabha elections to BJP’s Gautam Gambhir, she remains a key figure in Delhi’s governance, particularly known for her contributions to education reforms.
As she steps into her new role, Atishi is expected to continue her focus on the welfare of the people and overcoming the challenges posed by opposition parties.
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