Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has stepped down just days after his bail in a high-profile corruption case. He spent five months in jail related to a now-cancelled alcohol sales policy, consistently denying all accusations against him.
Focus on Public Support
In his resignation statement, Kejriwal made it clear that he would only return to office if voters re-elect his party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), in the upcoming assembly elections. This decision reflects his strategy to secure a mandate based on public trust.
Atishi Takes Over
Atishi, a senior AAP minister and close ally of Kejriwal, will take over as the new Chief Minister. The party announced this leadership change on Tuesday, marking a significant transition for the government.
Kejriwal’s Call for Honesty
Over the weekend, Kejriwal announced his resignation, stating he would only return to his role if he earned a “certificate of honesty” from Delhi’s citizens. “I received justice from the legal court; now I seek justice from the people’s court,” he told reporters.
Proposed Election Changes
Kejriwal has suggested moving the Delhi assembly elections from February next year to November, hoping to align them with elections in Maharashtra.
As the political landscape in Delhi evolves, the coming weeks will be crucial for AAP. The party must prepare for electoral challenges and work to regain public confidence in the capital.
AAP प्रतिनिधि मंडल और @AtishiAAP जी ने उपराज्यपाल विनय सक्सेना जी से मिलकर सरकार बनाने का दावा पेश किया।@ArvindKejriwal जी के जनता के बीच अग्नि परीक्षा देकर ईमानदार साबित होने तक आतिशी जी मुख्यमंत्री की जिम्मेदारी संभालेंगी और दिल्ली में 'केजरीवाल की काम की राजनीति' को आगे… pic.twitter.com/Erz8S1IwsJ
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 17, 2024
