Newly sworn-in Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has sparked controversy by leaving Arvind Kejriwal’s chair vacant, citing that she will serve as Delhi’s Chief Minister for four months like Ramayana’s Bharat who ruled Ayodhya in the absence of his elder brother Lord Ram. The BJP and Congress have attacked Atishi, calling her gesture a “grave insult” to the constitutional rules and the post of Chief Minister.
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva stated that Atishi’s decision was an “insult” to the constitutional rules and the post of Chief Minister. Similarly, the Congress also criticized Atishi’s move, saying it was a disrespect to the office of the Chief Minister.
[news_related_post]Atishi took charge as the eighth Chief Minister of Delhi, her unique gesture has sparked a debate, with some seeing it as a sign of respect for her predecessor and others viewing it as a political stunt. The development has added to the ongoing political tensions in Delhi.
