The political landscape in Delhi was rocked by a stunning announcement on Sunday, September 15, 2024, as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tendered his resignation five months ahead of schedule. In an unexpected move, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader made the surprise announcement at the party office while addressing party workers. AAP is in turmoil as Arvind Kejriwal to resign as Delhi CM in 2 days; who will lead the party now?
Arvind Kejriwal to resign as Delhi CM
“Kejriwal just made a jaw-dropping announcement – he’s resigning as the CM in just two days! He’s adamant about getting a new mandate from the people and won’t even take his seat as CM until they re-elect him. His exact words were, ‘I will go to the people and ask for their vote. If they believe I am honest, only then will I assume the CM’s responsibilities.'”
No Chance of Manish Sisodia as CM
Kejriwal has firmly dismissed the idea of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia taking over as Chief Minister. He has assured that a significant meeting will be convened following his resignation to reveal the new CM’s name.
Request for Early Assembly Elections
During his address, Kejriwal also passionately pleaded for the announcement of the Delhi Assembly elections alongside the Maharashtra elections, which have been traditionally held in February since 2015.
Comparison to Sita’s Agnipariksha
Kejriwal powerfully paralleled his situation with Sita’s Agnipariksha (trial by fire) in the Ramayana. He compared the allegations against him to Sita’s trial by stating, “When Lord Ram returned from the forests, Sita had to undergo a trial by fire. Today, I am doing the same.”
Past Resignation
This isn’t the first time Kejriwal has stepped down as CM. Back in 2014, during his initial and brief stint, he resigned due to disagreements with the Congress, which had extended external support to the AAP government at the time.
Kejriwal’s Appeal to the People
Remember Kejriwal’s inspiring words: ” I resigned in 2014… but you elected me… Today, if I am honest, I am asking you again to vote for me and return me to this post.”
