Senior AAP leader Atishi was administered oath as the eighth Chief Minister of Delhi by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi was sworn in as the Delhi Chief Minister on Saturday, September 21, at Raj Niwas, news agency ANI reported. Several other AAP leaders, including Saurabh Bharadwaj,

Atishi sworn in as Delhi's eighth Chief Minister, succeeding Arvind Kejriwal, vows to continue AAP's policies until elections.

Along with Atishi, five cabinet ministers -- four from the previous ministry and a new face -- were also sworn in during the ceremony. Atishi’s new council of ministers includes Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Imran Hussain, and new entrant Mukesh Ahlawat, a first-time MLA from Sultanpur Majra.

Atishi, sworn in as Delhi's new Chief Minister along with five cabinet ministers, urged the public to ensure Arvind Kejriwal's return. She criticized the BJP for conspiring against him and highlighted Kejriwal's contributions.

The AAP leader is the third woman CM of the national capital after late Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit. At 43, Atishi is also the youngest CM in Delhi’s history, surpassing Kejriwal, who was 45 when he first took office.

The Kalkaji MLA's name was proposed by Kejriwal, who tendered his resignation as Chief Minister, for the top post.

BJP leaders extended their best wishes to Atishi on becoming the chief minister of Delhi but expressed skepticism about any positive change. They criticized her past performance and anticipated continued issues under her leadership.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, along with five cabinet ministers, took the oath of office on Saturday and requested people to ensure that her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, returns to the top post again

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Saturday. The oath of office and secrecy was administered to Atishi and her cabinet ministers by Lt Governor (LG) Vinay Kumar Saxena at the Raj Niwas.