Current Affairs - Politics

Atishi Marlena, a 43-year-old leader from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is set to become the new Chief Minister of Delhi, replacing Arvind Kejriwal. Born to Delhi University professors, Atishi holds impressive educational credentials, including a Bachelor's degree in History from St. Stephen's College and a Master's degree from Oxford University. She has played a significant role in shaping AAP's policies, particularly in education and social welfare. As the MLA from Kalkaji, Atishi has held multiple critical portfolios, showcasing her capabilities as a leader. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in Delhi's politics.

Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected as Algeria's President for a second term, securing 84.3 per cent of the vote. Tebboune was originally elected in December 2019 with 58 percent. In this recent election, over 24 million Algerians were registered to vote. The results were announced by the country's electoral authority, ANIE, confirming Tebboune's significant victory and continued leadership in the North African nation.

Sitaram Yechury was a prominent leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), a left-wing political party in India. Yechury played a significant role in Indian politics, serving as General Secretary of the CPI(M) from 2015. He was also a two-term member of the Rajya Sabha, representing West Bengal from 2005 to 2017. His career began with his election as President of the JNU Students Union, demonstrating his long-standing involvement in political activism, which eventually led to his leadership within CPI(M).

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, at 38, was sworn in as Thailand's youngest prime minister after the Constitutional Court ousted the previous prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, and dissolved the Pheu Thai Party. This marked a significant shift during a turbulent political period. Paetongtarn leads a new 36-member cabinet, setting a record with eight women in key positions, reflecting a fresh approach in Thailand’s leadership.

Vietnam's National Assembly has approved the appointment of three new Deputy Prime Ministers, namely Nguyen Hoa Binh, Ho Duc Phoc, and Bui Thanh Son, for the 2021-2026 term. This brings the total number of Deputy Prime Ministers to five, along with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, forming the government for the current term. This development highlights significant changes in Vietnam's political landscape.