Kartavya Path was reopened to the public last Friday following 20 months of construction, and the event was marked by a cultural festival.
The city's infrastructure has long been a source of discontent among the populace, who are tired of the congested traffic and water shortages during the dry season.
Rohatgi will be serving as the nation's top law enforcement official for a second time. Soon after the NDA administration took office in 2014, it appointed him AG. He served as president until 2017, when he was succeeded by seasoned attorney KK Venugopal.