The 12th Council of Ministers of National Capital Territory of Delhi was formed on 21 September 2024, with Chief Minister Atishi Marlena leading the government. The ministry also consisted of 6 Aam Aadmi Party MLAs of the Delhi Assembly, who were sworn in by Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena.[1]
Atishi Marlena ministry | |
|---|---|
 12th Ministry of Delhi | |
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| Date formed | 21 September 2024 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Lt. Governor V. K. Saxena |
| Head of government | Atishi Marlena |
| No. of ministers | 6 |
| Member parties | Aam Aadmi Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority 61 / 70 (87%) |
| Opposition party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Third Kejriwal ministry |
History
editThe ministry was formed after outgoing Chief Minister and leader of Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal resigned on 17 September following his bail by the Supreme Court of India regarding 2022 Delhi liquor scam case, upon conditions of not entering the Delhi Secretariat and signing any file without Lieutenant Governor's consent.[2]
After getting bail, Kejriwal said he will resign from the office of Chief Minister of Delhi within two days. There were a lot of speculations among the media that senior cabinet member Atishi might be the next chief minister. However, she said in an interview that the party will decide about it.[3]
On 19 September, Aam Aadmi Party MLAs chose Atishi to be chief minister-designate. Lieutenant Governor Saxena approved Atishi's appointment on 21 September.[4]
Council of Ministers
editFollowing the oath-taking ceremony, Atishi has allocated other 5 members of the council and the portfolios as follows:[5]
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 September 2024 | Incumbent | AAP | [5] | ||
| 21 September 2024 | Incumbent | AAP | [5] | ||
| 21 September 2024 | Incumbent | AAP | [5] | ||
| 21 September 2024 | Incumbent | AAP | [5] | ||
| 21 September 2024 | Incumbent | AAP | [5] | ||
Former Ministers
edit| No.. | Name
(Constituency) |
Departments | Tenure | Reason | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kailash Gahlot
Cabinet Minister (Najafgarh) |
|
21 September 2024-17 November 2024 | Resigned | Aam Aadmi Party |
References
edit- ^ "AAP's Atishi to replace Kejriwal as new Delhi CM Highlights: Arvind Kejriwal tenders resignation". The Hindu. 2024-09-17. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ "Arvind Kejriwal bail conditions: Can't enter Chief Minister's office, sign files". India Today. 2024-09-13. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ "Atishi sworn in as the new Delhi CM: A look at top five controversies the AAP leader was embroiled in". The Economic Times. 2024-09-21. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ "Atishi new chief minister of India's capital territory after Kejriwal quits". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ a b c d e f "Delhi CM Atishi Marlena Oath Ceremony Live: Delhi CM allots portfolios, Atishi to head 13 departments". The Times of India. 2024-09-21. Retrieved 2024-09-21.