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In a surprising move, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, announced that he will resign from his position in two days. Kejriwal stated that he will not return to the Chief Minister’s chair until the people of Delhi give their verdict. His decision comes shortly after being granted bail and released from jail after six months of detention. Kejriwal’s demand for early elections has sparked widespread discussion, as he pushes for Delhi’s elections to be held in November, alongside Maharashtra’s, instead of in February 2025 as scheduled.
“I Want the People’s Verdict”
During a party meeting, Arvind Kejriwal made it clear that he will seek justice from the people. “I will sit on the Chief Minister’s chair only after I receive a mandate from the people of Delhi,” he said. Kejriwal emphasized that he is prepared to resign from his post and will not hold any government position until he wins back the trust of the people.
Kejriwal also hinted at a major internal decision within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He announced that in the coming days, the party’s MLAs will meet to select a new leader to take over as Delhi’s Chief Minister.
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Early Elections in Delhi:
Kejriwal called for early elections in Delhi, aligning them with the upcoming elections in Maharashtra. “Although the elections are set for February, I demand that they be held in November,” he said. Kejriwal’s insistence on advancing the elections appears to be part of his strategy to seek a fresh mandate and regain the public’s trust after his time in jail.
“Centre More Cruel Than British”
In his address, Kejriwal launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi-led central government. He accused the Centre of being more oppressive than the British, claiming that they tried to break the Aam Aadmi Party and his spirit by imprisoning him. He added, “They thought that by sending me to jail, they could break our party and take control of Delhi. But they failed. We have proven that a government can even run from jail.”
Arvind Kejriwal also urged non-BJP leaders not to resign if they were imprisoned on false charges. He cited examples of other opposition leaders, such as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who have faced similar challenges.
Manish Sisodia’s Future:
Kejriwal confirmed that former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is also embroiled in legal troubles, will not hold any government position either. Sisodia recently walked out on bail after being implicated in a liquor policy case. Kejriwal said, “Manish and I will go to the people. Our future lies in their hands. We will return to office only if we prove to be honest in their eyes.”
Opposition Reacts:
The resignation announcement has drawn reactions from various political parties. BJP’s Harish Khurana criticized Kejriwal, calling his move a “drama” and questioning the delay in his resignation. “Why after 48 hours? Why not resign today?” he asked, further adding that the BJP is ready for elections at any time and confident of returning to power in Delhi after 25 years.
Delhi Congress welcomed Kejriwal’s resignation, noting that it was overdue. Delhi Congress Chief Devendra Yadav remarked, “It would have been better if he had resigned earlier when the city was facing major challenges like floods and a drinking water crisis.”
AAP’s Internal Leadership Transition:
As Kejriwal prepares to step down, AAP will hold a meeting in the next two days to appoint a new Chief Minister. This will be the second time Kejriwal has resigned as Delhi’s CM, having first resigned in 2014 after 49 days in power.
Despite stepping down, Kejriwal remains committed to his fight for transparency and governance. His focus now turns to the upcoming elections, as he seeks to reestablish his credibility with the people of Delhi.