Atishi Marlena was the top student at Delhi University in 2001. |
She received the Rhodes Scholarship after studying at Oxford. |
From a young age, she has had a passion for social work and actively joins social campaigns. |
In 2006, she taught English and History at Rishi Valley School in Andhra Pradesh. |
After moving to Bhopal that same year, she engaged in organic farming and innovative education systems, collaborating with various NGOs. |
Atishi developed an interest in public policy and closely followed Anna Hazare's 2011 Anti-corruption movement. |
She served as an education advisor to Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, elevating her popularity and significance within AAP. |
Atishi was nominated by AAP as the candidate for the East-Delhi Constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. |
During her campaign, Atishi was often supported by Manish Sisodia and Swara Bhaskar. |
In May 2019, Atishi accused Gautam Gambhir of circulating defamatory pamphlets targeting her. |
Gautam Gambhir responded by issuing defamation notices to Atishi, Manish Sisodia, and Arvind Kejriwal. |
Gambhir challenged them to substantiate their claims, offering to resign from politics if found guilty. |