Good morning, readers! The swearing-in ceremony of AAP leader Atishi as Delhi chief minister, along with her council of ministers, is scheduled to take place at Raj Niwas on Saturday afternoon. President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Atishi as the chief minister of Delhi from the date of her swearing-in and accepted Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. The President has also approved the appointment of five ministers, with the oath-taking ceremony set for 4.30 pm at Raj Niwas. Meanwhile, tensions have risen over the Tirupati Laddu controversy, with the TTD supporting CM N Chandra Babu Naidu’s claim that the famous ‘prasadam’ contained animal fat, while YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has dismissed the allegations as baseless. For more political updates from across the country, stay tuned to DH.
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Atishi to take oath as Delhi CM at Raj Niwas on Saturday afternoon, say officials
Crimes against women have spiraled out of control under BJP’s rule: Rahul on Odisha incident
The Congress criticized the BJP over the alleged sexual assault on an Army officer’s fiancee in Odisha, with Rahul Gandhi stating that crimes against women have escalated under the saffron party’s governance. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also condemned the BJP, accusing them of turning police into predators rather than protectors. She questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the issue.
Test of democracy is king tolerates dissent, introspects: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized that in a democracy, real strength lies in accepting diverse opinions, leading to self-reflection. He called on writers and intellectuals to express their thoughts openly during a book launch event at MIT World Peace University.
BJP wants hung assembly in J&K for Governor’s rule to continue, says Omar Abdullah
National Conference’s Omar Abdullah alleged that the BJP is aiming to prolong Governor’s rule in J&K by hoping for a hung assembly. He reassured that the people of the Union Territory would not allow this “conspiracy” to succeed, criticizing the BJP’s motives.
Atishi to take oath as Delhi CM at Raj Niwas on Saturday afternoon, say officials
AAP leader Atishi is set to be sworn in as the Delhi chief minister, with the ceremony to be held at Raj Niwas on Saturday afternoon. President Droupadi Murmu has authorized Atishi’s appointment and accepted Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. The swearing-in of five ministers will follow at 4.30 pm. The ceremony is expected to be low-key due to Kejriwal’s resignation and delayed approvals.
Published 21 September 2024, 02:57 IST