Outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi to Step Down Today as BJP Concludes AAP's 10-Year Rule
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Synopsis
Outgoing Delhi CM Atishi will resign today at 11 am after BJP's victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, marking the end of a decade-long AAP rule.
Key Takeaways
- Atishi resigns at 11 am today.
- BJP wins Delhi Assembly elections.
- AAP's decade-long rule comes to an end.
- Atishi retains her seat with a significant margin.
- Shifts in public sentiment observed.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (NationPress) The outgoing Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi, is poised to tender her resignation at 11 am on Sunday, in the wake of the BJP's resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections.
She will present her resignation at the LG Secretariat.
Atishi, a prominent strategist for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), succeeded in holding onto her Kalkaji seat, overcoming BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri with a lead of 3,521 votes.
Nevertheless, her win was one of the scant highlights for AAP during a tumultuous election cycle, where notable figures like Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, and party leader Arvind Kejriwal faced unexpected defeats.
The BJP's ascent to power in Delhi on Saturday brings an end to AAP's decade-long leadership in the capital. This significant victory not only concludes the Kejriwal-led governance era but also indicates a change in public opinion — where freebies and government incentives no longer assure electoral wins.
The BJP’s success in Delhi solidifies its firm grip over North India, as it now governs all surrounding states, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. Notably, the BJP's strength in border regions — especially those adjacent to Haryana and Uttar Pradesh — significantly contributed to its triumph.
AAP's continuous allegations against the Haryana government regarding water pollution in the Yamuna and its broader governance narrative did not resonate with voters.
The party also met criticism for its management of stubble burning in Punjab, with the electorate viewing its recurrent disputes with the Centre and Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor as mere diversion tactics.
For the BJP, this victory marks the end of a lengthy wait to regain control of Delhi, having faced significant defeats in the 2015 and 2020 elections. Armed with a clear mandate, the party is prepared to roll out its vision for the national capital, thus concluding the AAP era in Delhi’s political landscape.
