New Delhi: Raghuvinder Shokeen, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Nangloi Jat, was sworn in as a minister in Delhi government on Friday. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Raj Niwas and was overseen by Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena.
Chief Minister Atishi was present on stage, along with other dignitaries, to witness the event. Former Chief Minister and AAP’s national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, congratulated Shokeen on his new role.
Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi congratulate Shokeen
Raghuvinder Shokeen’s inclusion in the Delhi cabinet comes after the departure of prominent Jat leader and former Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot from Aam Aadmi Party. Shokeen, who has represented Nangloi Jat twice as an MLA and previously served as a councilor, was appointed as a minister to strengthen the party’s appeal among the Jat community and fill the void left by Gehlot’s exit.
रघुवेंद्र शोकीन जी को मंत्री पद की शपथ लेने पर बहुत बहुत बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। https://t.co/eBoV4f3qjV
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 13, 2024
Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Atishi expressed her confidence in Shokeen’s ability to serve the people of Delhi effectively. She said, “I believe that as a minister, you will work tirelessly to improve the lives of Delhi’s residents.”
Atishi announces Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana
Delhi CM Atishi on Thursday launched Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, a scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to women in Delhi. Under this program, women will receive Rs 1,000 per month as financial support. Atishi shared that the government is finalizing the registration process, and the scheme is expected to roll out within 10 to 15 days.
The initiative follows a promise made by Arvind Kejriwal, who had announced the scheme earlier, stating that if AAP retains power in the upcoming assembly elections, the monthly amount would be increased to Rs 2,100.
