Atishi Marlena Appointed as Delhi's First Female Leader of Opposition:

Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly following the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) electoral loss in the 2025 Delhi elections. The decision was taken during a legislative party meeting at the AAP office in Delhi on Sunday, February 23.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and 22 party MLAs attended the meeting, where Atishi was unanimously chosen to lead the Opposition against the ruling BJP government.

AAP’s Statement on Atishi’s Appointment

AAP leader Gopal Rai, speaking at a press conference alongside Atishi, praised her leadership and commitment to Delhi’s people.

Gopal Rai stated:

"In challenging times, Atishi has served the people of Delhi as the CM... AAP will fulfill the responsibility of a healthy Opposition."

Arvind Kejriwal also congratulated Atishi, stating that AAP will serve as a constructive Opposition in Delhi’s Assembly.

"I congratulate Atishi for being elected as Leader of AAP in the House. AAP will play the role of a constructive Opposition in the interest of the people of Delhi."

Delhi Election 2025: AAP’s Setback and BJP’s Victory

Atishi won from the Kalkaji seat, defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri by over 3,500 votes.
AAP finished second, securing 22 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly.
BJP secured 48 seats, forming the new government in the National Capital.
BJP leader Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Chief Minister after winning from the Shalimar Bagh constituency.
AAP’s top leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, lost their seats.

Delhi Assembly Session Begins February 24

The first session of the newly formed Delhi Assembly will commence on February 24. The ruling BJP government has announced that pending CAG reports on the performance of the previous AAP government will be tabled in the House.

Atishi Responds to BJP’s CAG Report Claims

Atishi dismissed the BJP’s claims about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, stating that:

"As the Chief Minister, I forwarded the CAG report to the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly. These reports were sent in a sealed envelope to the Assembly prior to the elections. The BJP is attempting to create the false impression that they are presenting the CAG report. This misinformation needs to be exposed."

With Atishi now leading the Opposition, AAP is preparing to challenge the BJP government while pushing back against allegations regarding its past performance.