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Delhi CM Atishi submits resignation to LG VK Saxena; LG dissolves Delhi Legislative Assembly

Outgoing Delhi CM Atishi (File Photo)

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday submitted her resignation to Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. 

She resigned a day after AAP faced a crushing defeat at the hands of the BJP. 

Also Read | Delhi Elections: Kejriwal accuses BJP of manipulating voters of slum areas

'We Accept Mandata'
"First and foremost, I thank the people of Delhi and our dedicated party workers who stood firm. We accept the mandate. The fight against BJP’s dictatorship and hooliganism will continue," she told reporters after submitting her resignation. 

LG dissolves Delhi Legislative Assembly 
A day after the Delhi Assembly Election results, the LG dissolved the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi with effect from 08th February, 2025. 

Also Read | Delhi Polls: Voting for all 70 Assembly seats underway; Vote count on 8 Feb

Polls Results
BJP won 48 seats while incumbent AAP could win 22 seats. Again Congress drew a blank. 

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