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Why diaspora matters? Examining influence of US-based Indians in politics

PM Narendra Modi has attended at least half a dozen diaspora events in the US from his first visit in September 2014 to his eighth in June 2023

Atishi's task: To expedite pending welfare policies before Delhi polls

When Atishi takes oath as Delhi Chief Minister on September 21, she will enter history books as being only the third woman to accomplish the feat after BJP's Sushma Swaraj and Congress' Sheila Dikshit. Atishi's elevation to the top post comes at a crucial juncture for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which is looking to return to power in the Delhi Assembly polls early next year as well as for the government, which will have to fast-track pending policies and schemes for public welfare. The senior leader will have her task cut out after assuming office and will be running against time to ensure implementation of schemes like Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 and doorstep delivery of services among others. However, Atishi is not new to rising to such situations. Her induction into the cabinet also happened when the government was going through testing times following the arrest of deputy chief minister and the then Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's trusted

Atishi to take oath as Delhi CM on September 21, current ministers retained

Atishi will be required to prove her majority in the Delhi Assembly during a session scheduled for September 26-27

Kejriwal to give up security, vacate CM's house to live like commoner: AAP

Outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will give up all government facilities, including security, and move out of his official residence in 15 days to live like a commoner, AAP said on Wednesday, a day after he tendered his resignation. The first thing Kejriwal talked about after submitting his resignation was his decision to leave the official residence of the Delhi chief minister, senior party leader and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said at a press conference here. While Singh had said that Kejriwal would vacate the 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow in a week, AAP later clarified that the outgoing chief minister and his family would do so in 15 days. A search is on for suitable accommodation for Arvind Kejriwal and his family, Singh had said. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said in a post on its official X handle, "Setting an example of honesty and sacrifice Arvind Kejriwal will leave the CM residence and also give up the government security." Singh said Kejriwal would give up all

CM house necessary for Arvind Kejriwal's safety but he will vacate it: AAP

On Tuesday, Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the CM post of Delhi, announcing that Atishi will succeed him. The AAP chief has vowed to return as CM only when people elect him

What's the net worth of Atishi, Delhi's next CM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal resigned from his post after naming AAP leader Atishi as his successor until the Assembly elections, expected around February 2025. Here's a quick look at the net

Arvind Kejriwal: Activist, politician with many surprises up his sleeve

Arvind Kejriwal is a politician who probably likes to catch people unawares. Beset by charges of corruption, the AAP supremo resigned as Delhi chief minister on Tuesday and sought a referendum on his politics of honesty, the second time he has done so in his 11-year political career. Two days after he was released from Tihar Jail in the excise policy graft case, Kejriwal took everyone by complete surprise when he announced on Sunday he would resign as chief minister and return only if people give him a "certificate of honesty" in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. Ever the politician with an eye on theatrical effect, he also sought early polls in the city. Clever politics or foolish overreach. The jury will be out on whether Kejrwial played his cards wisely or miscalculated the risk till elections, due in February, are held. But the 55-year-old, who tendered his resignation to Lt Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday after picking senior AAP leader Atishi as his successor in the post, is .

Excise case: Delhi court dismisses Kejriwal's pleas against summons

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's two petitions challenging the summons issued to him on complaints filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam. Special Judge Rakesh Syal dismissed the revision petition filed by Kejriwal, saying there was sufficient ground to proceed against him. Kejriwal had moved the sessions court against an order passed by a magisterial court directing him to appear before it on the ED's complaint. The outgoing Delhi chief minister had challenged the summons issued by the magisterial court after taking cognisance of two complaints filed by the ED over avoidance of summons issued to him. The ED had filed complaints before the magisterial court seeking prosecution of Kejriwal for skipping multiple summonses issued to him in the case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.

Arvind Kejriwal resigns as Delhi Chief Minister, Atishi to be sworn-in

Aam Aadmi Party has called for Assembly elections in Delhi to be held in November, at the same time as Maharashtra, instead of February when the party's term as state govt ends

Swati Maliwal criticises 'dummy CM' Atishi; AAP demands her resignation

Swati Maliwal criticised Aam Aadmi Party's choice of Atishi as Delhi Chief Minister; claims her family fought against Afzal Guru's hanging

Arvind Kejriwal's resignation: AAP's game-changer stumps BJP yet again

Read on to know how Arvind Kejriwal's resignation is a masterstroke that robs the BJP of its primary attack lines ahead of the Delhi polls

Who is Atishi Marlena? Everything about Delhi's new chief minister

AAP leader Atishi Marlena is all set to replace Arvind Kejriwal, who has opted to resign, as Delhi's new chief minister. Read on to know more about the new chief minister of Delhi

Sad that Kejriwal is resigning, will work to bring him back: Atishi Marlena

In her first remarks after being designated the next chief minister of Delhi, senior AAP leader Atishi on Tuesday said she was sad that party supremo Arvind Kejriwal was resigning from the post, and added that she will work towards bringing him back as CM. Atishi, who currently holds several portfolios in the Delhi government, said only a party like Aam Aadmi Party would have given a "first-time politician" like her such responsibilities. The Aam Aadmi Party said Kejriwal proposed her name as his successor in a meeting of the party's legislators, to which all MLAs unanimously agreed. "I will work with one goal for the next few months to bring back Kejriwal on chief minister's post. I will work as chief minister under Arvind Kejriwal's guidance and protect the people of Delhi," Atishi said addressing a press conference. She requested her party MLAs to not congratulate her as it was a "sad occasion". "Kejriwal trusted me, made me an MLA, then a minister and now chief minister. I am

Swati Maliwal criticises Atishi’s appointment, says her family fought for Afzal Guru

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal says, "This is an extremely unfortunate day for Delhi. A woman like Atishi is going to become the CM of Delhi, whose own family fought a long battle to save terrorist.

Delhi's new CM announced: Atishi to succeed Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party held its legislators' meeting on September 17 with Lieutenant Governor VK Sexena to decide who will succeed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal post his resignation.

Atishi to become Delhi Chief Minister after Kejriwal proposes her name

Arvind Kejriwal is expected to meet Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at 4.30 pm today and formally tender his resignation

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to meet L-G today to tender resignation. Updates

Arvind Kejriwal resignation: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet L-G VK Saxena at 4.30 pm today to submit his resignation

AAP MLAs to meet to pick Kejriwal's successor as CM likely to resign today

With Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expected to resign later on Tuesday, AAP MLAs will hold a crucial meeting at 11.30 am at his residence to pick his successor. Kejriwal is likely to meet Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena at 4.30 pm and tender his resignation. After being released from Tihar jail on bail in the excise policy case, the AAP national convenor said on Sunday that he would resign within 48 hours and sought early polls in Delhi. He vowed not to sit in the chief minister's chair till people gave him a "certificate of honesty". On Monday, AAP held a series of meetings as Kejriwal sought feedback from members of the political affairs committee, the party's highest decision-making body, on his successor in one-on-one meetings at his official residence. He had met senior leaders, including former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, about the party's choice for chief minister. Names of Delhi ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlo

Kejriwal holds meeting with AAP's PAC members to elect next Delhi CM

AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held "one on one" meeting with party leaders during the Political Affairs Committee over the name of a new Delhi chief minister. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting was held at Kejriwal's official residence here. "During the meeting, he (Kejriwal) sought one on one feedback from each leader on his replacement. Tomorrow, the legislative party meeting is there and this discussion will go into the second round," Bharadwaj told reporters after the meeting. Kejriwal, who on Sunday announced his decision to step down from the post of Delhi chief minister, took individual feedbacks by holding one to one meeting with the PAC members and ministers of Delhi government during the meeting, Bharadwaj said. The MLAs of AAP will meet at Kejriwal's residence at 11.30 am on Tuesday to discuss the name of a consensus candidate to succeed him as the Delhi chief minister. Days after being released fro

Kejriwal resigns: Who could be Delhi's next chief minister?

On September 15, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced that he will resign in the next 2 days. Following his announcement, speculations have started making rounds about who will succeed him