Kejriwal meets LG, tenders resignation as Delhi CM


New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS): The AAP's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal resigned as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Tuesday, just hours after selecting Atishi as his successor for the post.

Accompanied by other AAP leaders, including Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj, Kejriwal arrived at the Delhi LG's residence around 4:30 P.M. and submitted his resignation to LG Saxena.

With Kejriwal stepping down, the AAP will now stake a claim for government formation under Atishi's leadership.

This resignation comes amid the upheaval faced by the party during Kejriwal's third tenure, particularly with the Delhi excise policy case, where several top leaders, including Kejriwal himself, were accused of accepting money from liquor companies to pass favourable policies.

Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was arrested, followed by Kejriwal's own arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in March, marking the first time a sitting Chief Minister was sent to jail. Kejriwal was released on bail after six months.

Kejriwal had walked out of Tihar Jail on Friday, hours after the Supreme Court granted him conditional bail in the Delhi liquor policy case.

He had announced his resignation a day after his release, addressing a public gathering where he stated his intention to seek early elections in November.

During his speech, he called upon the people to judge his honesty and vowed not to sit on the CM's chair until the public's verdict was delivered.

"I am ready for Agni Pariksha", said Kejriwal, adding, "Two days later, I will resign as Chief Minister. I will not sit on that chair till the people announce their verdict. Elections in Delhi are months away."

In a direct attack on the Modi government after his release, Kejriwal called it "more dictatorial than the British" and urged other non-BJP Chief Ministers not to resign if they were falsely imprisoned, emphasising that it is possible to run a government from jail if united.

 

  

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  • gerald, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 18 2024

    Kejriwal has been the Best CM in India. BJP are Jealous of him and his popularity. So BJP who shows Dictatorships and controls Supreme Court are putting all the False allegation on Kejriwal and has put him in Jail. Why BJP did not Put Previous Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa when he had so many case against him. Because at that time it was BJP Rule. Now again BJP are doing the Same in Karnataka because it is Congress Rule . BJP are not happy when they have Opposition. Because they have no courage to fight the Election fairly. Only by using goondas, ED Raids, CBI Enquiry ETC have got Majority, why are these not done in BJP Elected States with BJP people. . This is very Shameful

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  • Mohit, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 18 2024

    Resignation is not enough. Put back the corrupt money to treat the alcohols addict's in the state because of your poor Excise policy. You have spoiled the health and wealth of millions of people in Delhi and around Delhi area.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Doing all such mimics and tom & Jerry game or play, Modi is acting from behind the curtains, he will lose his dignity and lowers his own immage with public. 🐀😸

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  • Yogi, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Kejriwal is better off without CM's chair. Or else the stain of a corrupt CM operating remotely from behind the bars will not wear away.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    David and Goliath story is playing again.....more you press the spring....with more force it rebounds....Modiji will know this sooner than later....Tak...Takk...

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    "Kejriwal challenged the BJP, and he will win the hearts of the people again.”

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  • Damodar Das, Kundapur

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Very wise, bold and confident move by warrior Arvind Kejriwal. Only the coward, dishonest and who have no people’s trust resign after the election results. Whereas Kejriwal has done it well before the election results and it’s the clear sign of people’s full confidence in him and proven honesty with transparent rule.

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