Opposition parties on Monday lashed out at Delhi’s new chief minister, Atishi, after she decided not to sit on the chair used by her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal. Both parties called the gesture a “grave insult” to the office of the chief minister and the constitutional norms.

Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal picked Delhi minister Atishi to replace him as chief minister of the capital territory on Tuesday, allowing him to focus on winning a fresh mandate in elections due next year after getting bail in a graft case.

Gopal Rai has taken charge as Delhi's new Environment Minister, vowing to continue initiatives led by Arvind Kejriwal. Atishi has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister. Kejriwal stepped down amidst corruption allegations but expressed intentions to return if he wins the next election in February 2025.

Delhi's new chief minister Atishi, who took office on Saturday, is likely to assume charge on Monday. She retains her previous 13 portfolios from the Kejriwal government. The Delhi Assembly session will occur on September 26 and 27.

A first-time legislator, Atishi is a key face of the party and managed AAP's operations during Arvind Kejriwal's time in Tihar jail in connection with the excise policy case. The Kalkaji MLA's name was proposed by Kejriwal,