- India,
- 24-Feb-2025 11:32 AM IST
Delhi Politics Women: Delhi's politics has completely revolved around women. BJP, which returned to power after 27 years, handed over the responsibility of the post of Chief Minister to Rekha Gupta, while the Aam Aadmi Party chose Atishi as the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly. This is the first time that women have occupied both the top positions in the Delhi Assembly.Delhi politics led by womenTwo women will lead their respective parties in the 8th Assembly of Delhi. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who has been associated with the BJP for three decades, has a strong hold on Delhi politics. She has traveled from student politics to becoming a councilor in the MCD and now the Chief Minister.On the other hand, Atishi has been elected MLA from Kalkaji seat for the second time and is carrying forward the political legacy of Arvind Kejriwal. Atishi, who first made her mark as a minister, is now ready to play the role of opposition.Woman vs woman political battleWhen the BJP appointed a woman Chief Minister, the Aam Aadmi Party also played a big bet by making a woman the Leader of Opposition. It is clear from this that the Assembly will witness a heated debate and a game of checkmate. Rekha Gupta, who has gained experience of administrative work while being a councillor, will focus on the effective implementation of the government's schemes. Atishi, on the other hand, is making a strategy to corner the government in her aggressive style.Issues of fierce battle
- The Assembly will witness clashes between the ruling party and the opposition on several issues:
- Women's honor amount: Aam Aadmi Party has put pressure on the BJP government to fulfill the promise of giving Rs 2500 per month to women.
- Corruption allegations: BJP will be aggressive about the corruption allegations against the previous Aam Aadmi Party government.
- Development schemes: BJP will try to fulfill its election promises, while Aam Aadmi Party will question them.