Arvind Kejriwal Resignation News LIVE Updates: Kejriwal Resigns As CM, Atishi Stakes Claim

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation LIVE: Atishi had long been considered the frontrunner to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister.

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation LIVE: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal's self-imposed 48-hour deadline to resign concludes today. He is scheduled to meet with the Lieutenant Governor at 4:30 pm, but his successor remains unconfirmed. On Monday evening, AAP’s 12-member Political Affairs Committee, the party's top decision-making body, convened at Kejriwal’s residence to deliberate on potential candidates for his replacement. During the Aam Aadmi Party's meeting, Kejriwal formally proposed Delhi Education and PWD Minister Atishi Marlena's name for the position, and the decision was unanimously approved by all party members.

Atishi had long been considered the frontrunner to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister.

In a statement to AAP workers outside the party office, Kejriwal declared, “I am going to resign after two days and ask people whether I am honest. Till they respond, I won't sit on CM's chair."

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17 September 2024

21:01 IST

Kejriwal Resignation Live Updates: Punjab Minister Says BJP's Conspiracy Failed

Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, "Today Arvind Kejriwal has failed all the conspiracies of the BJP which they made against him...BJP tried to malign the image of Kejriwal but they were not able to do so...Arvind Kejriwal has decided to go between the public and this is a very good step.."

18:03 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live Updates: 'Corruption Charges Against Kejriwal Are Baseless': Atishi

After meeting with LG Vinai Saxena, Delhi CM-designate Atishi addressed the corruption allegations against Arvind Kejriwal, calling them baseless. 

She said, "Arvind Kejriwal’s decision is unprecedented in the history of democracy. Despite the Supreme Court’s verdict, he insists on hearing the judgment of the people of Delhi. He has vowed to only resume his position as Chief Minister if the public affirms his integrity."

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