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Atishi Takes Charge As Delhi CM, Leaves Chair Empty For ‘Lord Ram’ Arvind Kejriwal; BJP Calls It ‘Kursi Stunt’

New Delhi: Atishi officially assumed office as the eighth Chief Minister of Delhi on Monday, succeeding Arvind Kejriwal, who recently resigned. She was seen sitting on a chair keeping another one empty beside her in a heartfelt, yet symbolic gesture for the ex-CM & her party supremo Arvind Kejriwal.
In her inaugural remarks, she drew a symbolic parallel to the Hindu epic Ramayana, stating, “My situation is like that of Bharat, when Lord Shri Rama went into exile, and Bharat had to govern in his absence.” Atishi, 43, pledged to lead the government for the next four months until the upcoming elections, echoing Bharat’s role in ruling with Lord Ram’s khadaun (sandals) on the throne.
BJP Mocks Gesture As Publicity Stunt
The BJP in no time came forward and slammed the new CM of Delhi over her symbolic gesture, terming it as a publicity stunt. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla posted a video on X mocking Atishi over the move. He termed her gesture towards Kejriwal as ‘kursi stunt’. “Delhi gets its new Manmohan Singh,” read the caption of the video post.
Atishi, after taking charge as CM lauded Kejriwal’s tenure as the CM and spoke on him being falsely implicated and kept in jail. She also mentioned that the empty chair in her office will stay until Kejriwal returns as the Chief Minister. “Arvind Kejriwal has set an example of dignity and morality. For the last two years, the BJP has left no stone unturned to malign the image of Arvind Kejriwal. False cases were put on him, he was arrested and put in jail for six months…Arvind Kejriwal has said that he will not sit on the CM’s chair until the public of Delhi shows trust in his honesty. So, he tendered his resignation,” said Atishi.
“The chair of the Delhi Chief Minister belongs to Arvind Kejriwal. I am hopeful that the public of Delhi will elect him again as the Delhi Chief Minister. Till that, the chair will remain in this office and wait for Arvind Kejriwal,” she added.
Atishi Sworn In As Delhi CM
Atishi was sworn in alongside her cabinet on September 21, marking a major transition in Delhi’s leadership. The Delhi Assembly is set to convene on September 26 and 27. Retaining her previous responsibilities, Atishi continues to oversee 13 portfolios, including education, revenue, finance, power, and public works.
Yesterday that she is expected to officially take charge on Monday, with other ministers likely to do the same. Saurabh Bharadwaj, who manages eight portfolios, more than any other minister has already assumed his duties as of Saturday.
Atishi’s New Cabinet
Newly appointed Mukesh Ahlawat has taken charge of several departments, including labor, SC and ST affairs, employment, and land and building. Gopal Rai will oversee development, general administration, and environmental affairs, maintaining the portfolios he held under Kejriwal. Kailash Gahlot has retained his roles in transport, home, administrative reforms, and women and child development.
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Proud of our military, nation stands united: Samajwadi Party’s Nadvi

New Delhi, May 9: In the wake of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Mohibbullah Nadvi on Friday lauded the Indian Armed Forces for their strong and decisive response to Pakistan’s aggression following Operation Sindoor.
The Indian forces responded to unprovoked attacks from Pakistan firmly, gaining widespread support and admiration from across the nation. Terming the response as a “moment of pride for the entire nation”, Nadvi emphasised the bravery and unity of the Indian people.
Speaking to IANS, Nadvi said, “It is a moment of pride for the whole country. We are all proud of our military, which is courageously giving a befitting reply to the enemy. Today, the entire nation stands united. Clearly, such action should have been taken a long time ago in response to Pakistan’s shameful behaviour. Though delayed, this step was necessary.”
He strongly remarked that India would not rest until Pakistan’s terror infrastructure is dismantled completely.
“Until the terror factories in Pakistan are completely shut down, and until our armed forces achieve their objectives, we must remain firm. Today, we are proud that all political parties, all religions, and every Indian citizen are standing together. We salute the bravery of our soldiers,” he added.
Nadvi’s remarks come at a time when international concern is mounting over the possibility of an escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Addressing comments made by US Vice President J.D. Vance, who expressed hope that a nuclear war would be avoided, Nadvi responded firmly.
“Of course, no one wants a nuclear war. But for over 50 years, India has endured pain in Kashmir that no one else, not even the US, Russia, or any global power, can truly understand. We have warned Pakistan many times to abandon its path of terrorism. They did not listen, and now they are facing the consequences of their actions,” Nadvi stated.
As tensions continue to rise, calls for international intervention to pressure Pakistan into dismantling terror networks have intensified.
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India negates Pak drone/missile attack on over 15 places, knocks out Lahore air defence system

New Delhi, May 8: In a significant operation, India on Thursday morning targeted the Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan, during which the one at Lahore has been neutralised, said the government in a statement.
On the night of May 7-8, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India, including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, using drones and missiles.
These drones and missiles were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. “The debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations that prove the Pakistani attacks,” said the release.
Following this, India launched a major strike and targeted Pakistan’s Air Defence Radars and systems at several locations.
“The Indian response has been in the same domain with the same intensity as Pakistan. It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised,” the government statement read..
Pakistan has increased the intensity of its unprovoked firing across the Line of Control using mortars and heavy-calibre Artillery in areas in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir.
The government said that India was compelled to take the action in view of Pakistan’s unprovoked heavy shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. In the firing by the Pakistan Army, 16 lives have been lost so far.
“Sixteen innocent lives have been lost, including three women and five children, due to Pakistani firing. Here too, India was compelled to respond to bring Mortar and Artillery fire from Pakistan to a halt,” said the release.
The Indian Armed Forces have reiterated their commitment to non-escalation, provided the same is respected by the Pakistani military.
During the Press Briefing on Operation Sindoor on May 7, India had called its response as focused, measured and non-escalatory.
It was specifically mentioned that Pakistani military establishments had not been targeted. It was also reiterated that any attack on military targets in India will invite a suitable response.
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Abdul Rauf Azhar, Masood Azhar’s Brother & Kandhar IC-814 Hijack Mastermind Critically Injured In Operation Sindoor: Reports

Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar’s brother, Abdul Rauf Azhar, was critically injured in Indian airstrikes carried out under Operation Sindoor in Pakistan’s Bahawalpur, according to reports.
Abdul Rauf Azhar, who is also the terror group’s second-in-command and played a role in the Kandahar IC-814 hijacking and various other terrorist activities in India, is currently undergoing treatment at a Pakistani military hospital, the sources added.
The reports about Rauf Azhar come after the JeM chief confirmed in a statement that 14 members of his family and four close aides were killed in the Indian strikes.
Among those killed in the Indian strikes were Azhar’s elder sister, her husband, his nephew and his wife, another niece, and five children, along with Azhar’s mother and three key aides, as per reports.
Meanwhile, amid reports suggesting drone strikes in Pakistani cities, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reportedly told political leaders during the all-party meeting in Delhi that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing.
Separately, the Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday with secretaries of various ministries and departments to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security.
Prime Minister Modi stressed the need for seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to uphold operational continuity and institutional resilience. He also reviewed the planning and preparations by ministries to deal with the current situation, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement.
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