Template:Infobox government cabinetThe 12th Council of Ministers of National Capital Territory of Delhi was formed on 21 September 2024 and dissolved on 9 February 2025 [1]with Chief Minister Atishi Marlena leading the government. The ministry also consisted of 6 Aam Aadmi Party MLAs of the Delhi Assembly, who were sworn in by Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena.[2]
History
Template:See also The ministry was formed after outgoing Chief Minister and leader of Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal resigned on 17 September following his bail by the Supreme Court of India regarding 2022 Delhi liquor scam case, upon conditions of not entering the Delhi Secretariat and signing any file without Lieutenant Governor's consent.[3]
After getting bail, Kejriwal said he will resign from the office of Chief Minister of Delhi within two days. There were a lot of speculations among the media that senior cabinet member Atishi might be the next chief minister. However, she said in an interview that the party will decide about it.[4]
On 19 September, Aam Aadmi Party MLAs chose Atishi to be chief minister-designate. Lieutenant Governor Saxena approved Atishi's appointment on 21 September.[5]
Council of Ministers
Following the oath-taking ceremony, Atishi had allocated other 5 members of the council and the portfolios as follows:[6][7]
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Former Ministers
| No.. | Name | Departments | Tenure | Reason | Party |
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| 1. | Kailash Gahlot
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21 September 2024 – 17 November 2024 | Resigned | Aam Aadmi Party |
References
- ↑ Atishi Marlena resigns as Delhi CM after BJP's thumping victory in Assembly elections. Firstpost(2025-02-09). Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ↑ AAP's Atishi to replace Kejriwal as new Delhi CM Highlights: Arvind Kejriwal tenders resignation. The Hindu(2024-09-17). Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ↑ Arvind Kejriwal bail conditions: Can't enter Chief Minister's office, sign files. India Today(2024-09-13). Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ↑ Atishi sworn in as the new Delhi CM: A look at top five controversies the AAP leader was embroiled in. The Economic Times(2024-09-21). Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ↑ Atishi new chief minister of India's capital territory after Kejriwal quits. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ↑ Delhi CM Atishi Marlena Oath Ceremony Live: Delhi CM allots portfolios, Atishi to head 13 departments. The Times of India(2024-09-21). Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ↑ Delhi CM Atishi retains 13 ministries, Saurabh Bharadwaj keeps six and gets two more. The Times of India(22 September 2024). Retrieved 8 March 2025.