NEW DELHI: The New Indian’s photojournalist, Ritik Sharma, captured pictures of Delhi CM Atishi Marlena during her early morning visit to Kalkaji Mandir.
Media waited at Kalkaji Temple corridors as Delhi CM Atishi Marlena took Goddess Kali’s blessings inside. (Photo by Ritik Sharma)
The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali, in southern Delhi’s Kalkaji area. She sought blessings at the temple before casting her vote at a polling booth in Kalkaji.
Delhi CM Atishi Marlena greeted temple crowds with folded hands at Kalkaji Mandir. (Photo by Ritik Sharma)
Kalkaji is one of Delhi’s 70 assembly constituencies. AAP leader Atishi is contesting in this constituency against Congress’ Alka Lamba and BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri.
After the temple, Delhi CM Atishi Marlena went to the Kalkaji polling booth to cast her vote. (Photos by Ritik Sharma)
During election time, politicians frequently visit temples and emphasize their Hindu affiliations.
Delhi CM Atishi’s car arrived at the Kalkaji polling booth, surrounded by media and police. (Photo by Ritik Sharma)
People waited in line for the blessings of Goddess Kali at Kalkaji Mandir. (Photo by Ritik Sharma)
Ritik Sharma
Ritik Sharma is a photojournalist with a passion for storytelling, offering a unique perspective on the world, and a love for history, cricket, aliens, and the old Bollywood era.