Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected resignation: suspense over the name of the new Chief Minister of Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to resign this evening, which has heated up the political atmosphere in the national capital. There are many speculations about the name of his successor, while discussions on potential candidates are in full swing in the Aam Aadmi Party. Will Delhi get a new leader or is the party planning something bigger?

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Sep 17, 2024 - 07:57
Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected resignation: suspense over the name of the new Chief Minister of Delhi

INDC Network : New Delhi : Arvind Kejriwal is set to resign as Delhi Chief Minister today. He has decided to resign after being released from Tihar Jail four days ago in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Kejriwal is scheduled to meet Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at 4:30 pm today, where he may submit his resignation and propose the name of his successor before the elections.

10 key points:

  1. Potential candidates for the post of Chief Minister : AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) has discussed several potential candidates for the post of Chief Minister. Prominent names among them are Delhi ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, and Saurabh Bhardwaj. Apart from this, the names of Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal and Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goyal are also being considered.

  2. Party meetings : The AAP has called a meeting of the legislative party at 11:30 am today to choose its candidate for the post of Chief Minister. A day earlier also the party had held several meetings in which Kejriwal's successor was discussed.

  3. Kejriwal's resignation : Kejriwal has expressed his desire to resign from the post of Chief Minister, as he believes that he needs to get a "certificate of integrity". He had refused to resign while in jail, but is now considering it.

  4. Role of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia : Kejriwal has met senior leaders including former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. Sisodia has already made it clear that he will campaign along with Kejriwal but will not take any official post.

  5. BJP's reaction : BJP has described Kejriwal's resignation as a "compulsion" and not a decision of "principle". The party believes that this decision has been taken under political pressure.

  6. Speculation of new candidate : There is speculation that AAP may nominate a Dalit or Muslim candidate for the post of Chief Minister before the assembly elections. This strategy is being done keeping in mind the 12 reserved constituencies and seats with minority population.

  7. Kejriwal's personal feedback : Kejriwal has sought personal feedback from each leader about his successor. He has tried to take a very thoughtful decision in this process.

  8. Current term of Delhi Assembly : The current term of the Delhi Assembly is set to end on February 11, 2025. The last assembly election was held on February 8, 2020, and preparations for the next election have now intensified.

  9. Atishi comes to prominence : Atishi, who is handling several key departments including education, finance, revenue, and law, is considered a frontrunner for the post of chief minister. Her stature has grown in the party given her efficiency and leadership abilities.

  10. Preparations for the elections : All the party leaders and workers are eagerly waiting for Kejriwal's resignation and the announcement of his successor before the elections.

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