Delhi’s New CM Atishi Marlena: Atishi, born on 8 June, 1981 is the daughter of Vijay Singh and Tripta Wahi. Her parents were professors at the Delhi university. Her educational journey began in Delhi, where she completed her high school education at Springdales School. Atishi had completed undergraduate degree in History from the prestigious St. Stephen’s College in 2001.
Furthermore, completed her master’s degree from oxford University in 2003. AAP has announced Atishi Marlena as the New Chief minister of Delhi until Assembly Elections. Atishi was among the two shortlisted candidate, with Kailash Gahlot being the other contender.
However, with this great success she will become the third women to serve as the Chief Minister of Delhi. Arvind Kejriwal is supposed to submit his resignation letter today. She is currently holding Education and PWD Ministeries and ready to hold the position of CM.
Political Career of Atishi Marlena
- Atishi Marlena started her political journey with the Aam Admi Party in 2013. She was deeply involved with policy formulation in this party, emerging as a result of anti-corruption movement.
- Atishi has been one of the major factors during the 2015 Jal Satyagraha that happened in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. She supported AAP leader Alok Agarwal during the historical protests and subsequent court battles.
- Atishi contested the Kalkaji constituency during 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections and won. She won with a very impressive margin against BJP candidate Dharambir Singh.
- Atishi was crowned as the Cabinet Minister in the Delhi Government following the resignations of Manish Sisodia and Satyender Jain.
Personal Life of CM Atishi Marlena
Besides her busy political life, Atishi leads an extremely peaceful personal life. She is married to IIT graduate Parveen Singh. Atishi met Praveen in 2007 while doing a project in Madhya Pradesh. Eventually, that romance turned into their marriage. Besides professional life, Atishi is immensely involved with several community-related activities.
She is a strong advocate for the rights of women and their equality. Despite being busy schedule, Atishi carves out some time for hobbies. She enjoys reading literature and undertaking tours to study the culture of different societies.
Some Interesting Facts about CM Atishi Marlena
Being born in an educated family, she achieved a very strong educational background. She is graduated from Delhi University where she completes her graduation in 2001. She completed her master’s degree from Oxford University.
Despite her contribution to Delhi, she defeated by Gautam Gambhir. Moreover, she made a comeback in the 2020 Delhi Assembly election and registered a win from Kalkaji. Atishi had contributed in reshaping the infrastructure and quality of Education.
Women who served as Delhi CM’s
Atishi Marlena is all ready to became the third CM of Delhi. The first women who served was Sushma Swaraj (October 1998- December1998). The second one served was Sheila Dikshit (1998-2019).
Sum Up
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