Delhi LG VK Saxena proposes Sep 21 swearing-in of CM-designate Atishi
PTI
Synopsis
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has proposed September 21 for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi to President Droupadi Murmu. Outgoing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation letter has also been sent to the President. However, the AAP legislature party has not yet suggested a date for the oath-taking ceremony. Kejriwal resigned on Tuesday, and Atishi has staked her claim to form a new government.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has in a communication to President Droupadi Murmu proposed September 21 as the date for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi, sources said on Wednesday. They said outgoing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal‘s resignation letter has also been moved to Murmu.
However, the sources said that the AAP legislature party has not proposed any date for the oath-taking ceremony of the chief minister-designate.
Kejriwal tendered his resignation to the LG on Tuesday and Atishi staked claim to form a new government in the national capital.