NewDelhi: In a dramatic political move, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his resignation following allegations of corruption in the excise policy case. Addressing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and supporters, Kejriwal revealed that he would step down from his role in two days, declaring that he would not return to the Chief Minister’s chair until he had the clear backing of the people.
“I will not sit on the Chief Minister’s chair until the people’s verdict is received,” Kejriwal said, signalling his intention to directly engage with the public in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. He also dismissed any possibility of Deputy CM Manish Sisodia assuming the role, adding further intrigue to the political landscape ahead of the 2025 elections.
Kejriwal’s announcement has raised the political temperature in Delhi, with experts interpreting it as a strategic move ahead of elections. Senior journalist Abhay Dubey commented on the shift, saying, “Until now, it was thought that only two people, Kejriwal and Sisodia, were running AAP. But now, a new phase of politics is unfolding, and the race for Delhi’s CM post has opened up.”
Former editor Ram Kripal Singh praised Kejriwal’s actions as an example of political honesty but also noted the calculated timing of his resignation. “Kejriwal knows the decision on these corruption charges won’t come before the elections, and by resigning now, he sets the agenda for the campaign. If AAP wins, he will still be at the forefront of the CM race,” Singh said.
In his speech, Kejriwal also took aim at the BJP, accusing the party of using legal cases to target opposition leaders. “Wherever they lose an election, they arrest the Chief Minister on fake charges and try to topple the government,” Kejriwal charged, mentioning opposition leaders like Siddaramaiah and Mamata Banerjee as examples of BJP’s tactics.
As Delhi prepares for a high-stakes election, Kejriwal’s resignation not only reshapes the race for the Chief Minister’s seat but also raises broader questions about the political strategies in play.
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