Atishi Marlena has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Delhi, succeeding Arvind Kejriwal. She is the third woman to hold this position
Educational Background
Atishi was born on June 8, 1981, to professors Vijay Singh and Tripta Wahi. She completed her schooling at Springdales School and earned her undergraduate degree in History from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University. She later pursued a master's degree at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar
Political Career
Atishi joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2013 and played a crucial role in drafting the party's manifesto for the Delhi Assembly elections. She has held multiple portfolios, including Education, Finance, and Public Works
Controversial Middle Name
The name "Marlena" is a combination of "Marx" and "Lenin," reflecting her parents' political beliefs. However, she dropped this surname in 2019 to avoid electoral polarization.
Achievements in Education
As the Minister of Education, Atishi introduced significant reforms, including the 'happiness curriculum' aimed at improving students' emotional well-being and establishing school management committees under the Right to Education Act
Political Setbacks and Comebacks
Atishi faced a setback in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections when she lost to BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir but rebounded by winning the Kalkaji constituency in the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections
Financial Profile
Atishi faced a setback in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections when she lost to BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir but rebounded by winning the Kalkaji constituency in the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections
Advocacy for Progressive Policies
Throughout her career, Atishi has been an advocate for progressive educational policies and has worked on improving infrastructure in Delhi's government schools
Youngest Woman CM
Atishi becomes the second youngest Chief Minister of Delhi at age 43, following Chaudhary Brahm Prakash
Personal Life
Before entering politics, Atishi was involved in organic farming with her husband and taught at Rishi Valley School in Andhra Pradesh. She is also known to be a fan of Harry Potter