Atishi is new Delhi CM after Kejriwal’s resignation

New Delhi: Delhi minister Atishi will take over as the new chief minister of India’s national capital territory after the resignation of incumbent Arvind Kejriwal, says the ruling Aam Aadmi Party.

The announcement was made by AAP chief Kejriwal during a meeting with his party’s legislators in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Kejriwal met Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena – the centre’s rep in Delhi – at his residence to hand in his papers. Shortly afterwards Atishi told reporters “the people of Delhi are resolved to make Arvind Kejriwal the Chief Minister again” and that “this is an emotional moment for the party and the people”.

“Today Arvind Kejriwal submitted his resignation. This is an emotional moment for the party and people of Delhi. At the same time, the people are resolved to make Kejriwal the Chief Minister again. And, till the election is held and we stake claim to the new government, I will look after Delhi,” she told reporters.