Kissa Kursi Ka is considered to be the most controversial film in the history of Indian cinema. A film whose copies were burnt in Gurgaon. But that is old. Now, the story of this chair has made headlines in Delhi. There is a discussion on the streets about who will be the next Chief Minister of Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal? There is only one chair for the Chief Minister and there are said to be four contenders. Atish, Kailash Gehlot. Gopal Rai and Saurabh Bhardwaj’s names are being discussed but the most emphasized is the name of Atishi. Who is said to be the number one claimant to the Chief Minister’s seat.
If there is one Aam Aadmi Party leader who has been in the headlines most after the arrests of Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, it is Atishi. She was considered a frontrunner for the chief ministerial post after Arvind Kejriwal went to jail. Arvind Kejriwal is now out of jail and has resigned. In such a situation, the question of who will be the chief minister of Delhi is being asked for the first time in 10 years for Delhi and the country.
Four names in Delhi CM race
The Aam Aadmi Party might be left with a suspense over the next CM, but the names of 4 leaders have been mentioned in the race for the Chief Minister’s post and one of them is Atishi’s name. Be it clashing with the Delhi Police, showing off during raids, taking a party stand or raiding an MCD school, Atishi remains popular on social media. But the most special thing about Atish in the Aam Aadmi Party is his closeness with Kejriwal. Is that the reason why Arvind Kejriwal sent the first order from the jail only to him?
Not only that, on August 15, Kejriwal sent Atishi’s name on his behalf from jail to hoist the tricolor in Delhi. Atishi is not only the only woman minister in the Delhi government, but also the person who holds the highest number of ministries in the Delhi government at present. Atishi handles the education department, public sector, water department, revenue, planning and finance departments. Considering Kejriwal’s further promises about women votes and women, Atishi’s name is said to be important.
Atishi is the strongest contender
No matter what Atishi may say, but even before the sword of arrest was hanging over him, Arvind Kejriwal not only appointed him as a cabinet minister on March 9, 2023, but also gave him most of the ministries. The question now is whether Atish will also be sworn in as the chief minister.
Atishi’s father is Vijay Kumar Singh and Tripta Wahi, professors at Delhi University. He was educated at Springdale School, New Delhi. He studied history at St. Stephen’s College and received a Chevening Scholarship to do a Master’s degree at Oxford University. A few years later, he received a second Master’s degree from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in the field of Educational Studies. She spent seven years in a small village in Madhya Pradesh, where she was involved in organic farming and progressive education systems. She worked with several non-profit organizations there, where she first met some AAP members and joined the Aam Aadmi Party.
Atish joined the Aam Aadmi Party when it was in existence. She was a key member of the party’s manifesto drafting committee for the 2013 assembly elections. He played an important role in “framing policies in the early days of the party.” Apart from this, Atish was also registered as the party spokesperson. Like Kejriwal, he is also close to Manish Sisodia. She also served as an advisor to Manish Sisodia and handled the education department in his absence. As a result, Atishi has the trust of Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. Now the question is, will this be Atish’s biggest advantage in the Chief Ministerial race?
Will Kailash Gehlot be the party’s trump card?
On Sunday, at the same stage where Kejriwal announced his resignation, minister Kailash Gehlot was also sitting in the back row. Apart from Kailash Gehlot, there were other candidates for the CM post but Kailash Gehlot holds his own. Kailash Gehlot was in the limelight after the flag-hoisting controversy in Delhi last time. Kejriwal wanted Atish to hoist the flag in his place. The LG instead chose Kailash Gehlot. Kailash Gehlot then got emotional and described his leader as a “modern-day freedom fighter”.
The question now is, will Kejriwal bet on Kailash Gehlot? If yes, why? 50-year-old Kailash Gehlot, a two-time MLA and minister, won the Najafgarh elections in 2015. He currently holds the portfolios of Transport, Revenue, Administrative Reforms, Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs, and Women and Child Development.
ED has questioned Kejriwal in connection with the same liquor scam case. Apart from this, Gehlot has also come under the scanner of the income tax department. Houses in connection with his tax evasion case have also been searched. But Kailash Gehlot, who comes from a Jat family, can be very useful to the Aam Aadmi Party in Haryana. His district Najafgarh is located on the outskirts of Delhi, close to Gurgaon-Bahadurgarh. Jats in Haryana are said to be angry with the BJP. In this case, Kailash Gehlot can prove to be a trump card for the party in Haryana.
The question now is, will Kejriwal appoint Kailash Gehlot as the chief minister to play ball in Haryana? After Delhi and Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party sees Haryana as having the most potential. But time is running out for the elections, in which case will the Aam Aadmi Party try to help Haryana by making Kailash Gehlot the chief minister? Kejriwal has already said that Manish Sisodia will not contest for the chief ministerial post. Kailash Gehlot has been questioned in the ED case. In this case, will Gopal Rai’s draw happen?
Gopal Rai’s claim also has ample empirical support
Right from the Anna Movement to forming the government twice in Delhi, Gopal Rai has also been in the party along with Arvind Kejriwal. Along with Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, he is also one of the most experienced leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party. That is why he sits in the front row with Arvind Kejriwal.
At the meeting where Kejriwal announced his resignation, Gopal Rai was seen sitting on the stage, in front of the leader who was said to be the chief contender. Gopal Rai’s claim also becomes bigger by virtue of his seniority. He has been the trouble-shooter of the party many times. He has experience of field work and has been active in student politics. Gopal Rai heads the environment, forest and wildlife departments in the Delhi government.
Gopal Rai was shot once during the campaign, which left him partially paralyzed. Gopal Rai has extensive experience in working on labor and environmental issues. Gopal Rai’s ability to work and fight on major issues in Delhi has strengthened his advocacy.
Political experts say Gopal Rai is a balanced leader. As a senior leader of the party, everyone respects him. The Aam Aadmi Party may appoint him as the Chief Minister of Delhi to force its opponents. Considering the 2025 Delhi Assembly, the Aam Aadmi Party can give the charge of the Chief Minister of Delhi to Gopal Rai.
Saurabh Bhardwaj’s claims are discussed
Today, Aam Aadmi Party made a shocking statement regarding Kejriwal. Kejriwal’s resignation statement was compared to the abdication of Lord Ram. Not only this, Kejriwal was also called a Hanuman devotee and was declared a politically dignified person. The statement was made by Saurabh Bhardwaj. He is said to be the fourth contender for the chief ministership. Saurabh Bhardwaj’s name is making headlines in the political circles as the next chief minister of Delhi. Saurabh Bhardwaj is currently in charge of the huge ministry. He has proved his usefulness in the party in terms of government and organization.
Saurabh Bhardwaj attacks his opponents harshly and only by keeping them in the mainstream. As soon as Kejriwal announced his resignation from the CM post, Saurabh Bhardwaj immediately called Kejriwal a Hanuman devotee. Now, Saurabh Bhardwaj says that just as Bharat retained Khadaun to rule Ayodhya after Ram’s exile, similar rules will be imposed in Delhi. Saurabh Bhardwaj also says that Kejriwal has ruined the intentions of the BJP by resigning now. While the BJP says that Arvind Kejriwal has no choice but to resign. Let us tell you that currently, after Atishi, the most active leader in the Aam Aadmi Party is Saurabh Bhardwaj, that is why there are rumors that Saurabh Bhardwaj is claiming the CM post.
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