Who is Atishi? Delhi minister and AAP leader rumoured to be next Delhi CM

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Arvind Kejriwal won't resign from his post and run his government from jail if necessary. Kejriwal, who was arrested on Thursday in connection with the excise policy case, will remain in the Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 28. Follow LIVE Updates on Arvind Kejriwal Arrest News here Now, in the absence of the AAP's national convenor — the post held by Kejriwal, the party may need a new leader to address the current situation within the party and in the Delhi government.

While AAP leaders deny any Change of Guard, speculations are rife that Delhi's Finance Minister Atishi may hold the reins of the party in the coming days. ALSO READ: ‘CM is arrested': AAP after ED arrests Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering case Besides Atishi, Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita is also under the spotlight. However, netizens have thronged social media, mulling whether Atishi will be appointment as the new CM following Kejriwal's arrest.

A social media posted on X, "Looks like Delhi's got a New Boss: Atishi Marlena Steps Up as CM after Arvind Kejriwal's 'Arrest'." While some said, “Atishi can forget it, Sunita Kejriwal will takeover administration from Arvind Kejriwal." As the social media user keep the discussion on, here's all you need to know about Atishi: Atishi was born to Delhi University professors Vijay Kumar Singh and Tripta Wahi. She did her schooling at Springdale School in New Delhi. She studied history at St.

Stephen’s College and pursued her Master’s on a Chevening scholarship at Oxford University. A few years later, she earned her second Master’s from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar in Educational Research. ALSO READ: Arvind Kejriwal arrested.