New Atishi Government Ministers Take Charge at Delhi Secretariat

The newly appointed ministers in Atishi's government have taken charge of their respective departments at the Delhi Secretariat. They pledged to continue the work initiated by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Major portfolios like Labour, Environment, Transport, and Health, among others, have been assigned to various ministers who expressed their commitment to the public welfare.

The newly appointed ministers in Atishi's government assumed their official duties at the Delhi Secretariat, pledging to continue the initiatives launched by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.

Mukesh Ahlawat, a first-time minister managing five key portfolios, expressed his mixed emotions as he took charge, emphasizing his commitment to Kejriwal's vision. Ahlawat plans to hold meetings and receive status reports on various departmental work.

Environment Minister Gopal Rai highlighted the challenge of tackling pollution levels in Delhi, particularly during winter, while committing to a team effort to fulfill the government's agenda. Meanwhile, other ministers like Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain also took charge, stressing their dedication to public service. Chief Minister Atishi commenced her duties, engaging with senior officials and addressing long-pending files. The new Cabinet is expected to convene soon for key decision-making.

(With inputs from agencies.)