Atishi appointed Delhi's opposition leader, first woman in the key position

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AAP leader and former Delhi chief minister Atishi was today appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. Not only is this the first time a woman has been chosen for the role, but the upcoming assembly session will witness a woman Leader of Opposition take on a woman Delhi Chief Minister for the first time in history. 


Atishi was chosen as the Leader of Opposition at AAP's legislative meeting today.


The BJP returned to power in the national capital by emerging victorious in the February 5 elections, winning 48 of the 70 assembly seats, while AAP managed to secure 22 and the Congress scored a duck. 


Details to follow.