Atishi, Delhi’s youngest Chief Minister, seeks a second term from Kalkaji in the 2025 Assembly elections. She became AAP’s leader after Arvind Kejriwal stepped down, marking her rapid rise in politics.
Early Life and Education
Born in June 1981, Atishi is the daughter of Delhi University professors Vijay Singh and Tripta Wahi. She earned a History degree from St. Stephen’s College of Delhi and completed her Master’s at Oxford University in 2003 on a Chevening Scholarship. She later studied as a Rhodes scholar at Magdalen College.
Before joining AAP, Atishi had spent some time teaching history and English at Rishi Valley School in Andhra Pradesh.
Career in AAP
Atishi is a founding member of AAP, She initially worked on education policies. She spent years in rural area of Madhya Pradesh focusing on organic farming and progressive education.
In 2015, she became an advisor to former Deputy CM and education Minister Manish Sisodia and introduced the “Happiness Curriculum” in Delhi government schools. She entered into active politics by contesting the 2019 Lok Sabha elections but lost to cricketer turned politician and BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir.
Political Success
In 2020, Atishi won her first Assembly election from Kalkaji, defeating BJP’s Dharambir Singh by a margin of 11,000 votes. She was appointed as AAP’s spokesperson in 2018 and became more influential after Manish Sisodia’s arrest in the liquor policy case.
Her political portfolio expanded as she took charge of education, finance, and public works. She became Delhi’s third woman Chief Minister, following Sushma Swaraj of BJP and Sheila Dikshit of Congress.
Atishi Net Worth
Atishi’s latest affidavit reveals her total assets valued at ₹1.41 crore, with no liabilities. The gross value stands at ₹1,20,12,824, while the calculated total slightly exceeds at ₹1,25,12,823. Below is a breakdown of her declared assets:
- Cash Holdings: Atishi has ₹50,000 in cash, while her spouse holds ₹15,000. Together, they have ₹65,000 in cash.
- Deposits: Further details about deposits in financial institutions and investments remain in the affidavit but indicate secure financial standing.
Atishi’s leadership and achievements position her as a strong contender for Kalkaji in the upcoming elections. According to sources she might face Congress’s Alka Lamba as a major opponent this time
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