Delhi CM Atishi Seeks Prime Minister Modi’s Support for Capital’s Development

On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, aiming to strengthen cooperation between the central and Delhi governments. After the meeting, Atishi shared her hopes for collaboration, stating on social media, “Called on Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji today. I look forward to full cooperation between the Centre and the Delhi government for the welfare and progress of our capital.”

Atishi, who took office as Delhi’s Chief Minister in September after the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal, is the third woman to hold this position, following in the footsteps of Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit. Her appointment comes amid ongoing tensions between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, over various governance issues.

A recent point of contention involved the allocation of the official CM residence. On October 11, the Public Works Department (PWD) assigned the 6 Flag Staff Road bungalow, known as the CM House, to Chief Minister Atishi. This decision followed a dispute involving the AAP, BJP, and the LG office over the bungalow’s allocation, adding to the existing friction.

With Delhi elections expected early next year, the political landscape is heating up, and the recent meeting between Atishi and Modi signals a potential shift toward more collaborative governance in the capital. The outcome of this cooperation could significantly influence the city’s administration in the coming months.