New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has made a significant political announcement, stating that he will resign from his post in two days. This move follows a series of corruption allegations against him and his government, with BJP leaders seizing the opportunity to intensify their criticisms. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was quick to respond, asserting, “The sooner Arvind Kejriwal resigns, the better. The people of Delhi are suffering. They are steeped in corruption. Arvind Kejriwal is one of the most corrupt politicians in India.”
Kejriwal, while addressing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers on Sunday (September 15), declared his intentions, saying, “I will go among the public, go to the streets, go to the houses, and I will not sit on the CM’s chair until the public gives its verdict.” His remarks come just ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, which many political experts believe is a calculated move to garner public support.
BJP’s Response
The BJP has continued its barrage of criticisms aimed at Kejriwal. In an interview with ANI, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned why Kejriwal did not resign earlier, pointing to examples from other political leaders. “We are staunch opponents of Lalu Yadav, but even he resigned as Chief Minister after being jailed. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren also resigned after being jailed. But what did Arvind Kejriwal fear? The person who led the movement against big corruption has compromised on it, and today, the eyes of the people of India are filled with shame,” Prasad said.
AAP’s Stand
Despite the mounting pressure from the opposition, Kejriwal remained defiant in his address, stating, “With the blessings of the people, we have the strength to counter all the conspiracies of the BJP. We will neither bow down nor stop in front of the BJP, and we will not sell our integrity.” He also credited his government’s achievements to its honesty, noting, “Today, we have been able to do so much for Delhi because we are honest. They are afraid of our honesty because they are not honest.”
The political atmosphere in Delhi has now become highly charged, with both parties preparing for an intense electoral battle in the coming months.
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