In a shocking turn of events, Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi chief minister, announced his resignation within 2 days. This surprising decision came shortly after he was released from jail in a corruption case. Kejriwal made this announcement at a large public gathering, his first since leaving jail after 6 months.
Why Is Arvind Kejriwal Resigning?
आज मैं जनता से पूछने आया हूँ कि आप केजरीवाल को ईमानदार मानते हो या गुनाहगार
अब जब तक दिल्ली की जनता अपना फ़ैसला नहीं सुना देती है तब तक मैं CM की कुर्सी पर नहीं बैठूँगा।
मैं आज से 2 दिन बाद मुख्यमंत्री के पद से इस्तीफ़ा दे दूंगा। @ArvindKejriwal #केजरीवाल_ईमानदार_है pic.twitter.com/i59f5U9gVV
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 15, 2024
Kejriwal explains that while he got justice in court, he now wants justice from the people. He plans to step down from his position and not return until the public of Delhi gives their verdict. I will be appointed as chief minister. “I will not sit on the chair until the people announce the decision,” Kejriwal stated.
The AAP leader also called for early elections in Delhi. He wants the pole to happen in November instead of February as scheduled. Kejriwal challenged the people of Delhi to judge whether he was innocent or guilty based on his work.
Key Components
- A meeting of AAP’s 60 MLAs will occur in 2 days.
- The MLAs will choose the next Chief Minister for Delhi.
- Kejriwal will then officially resign from his position.
- He plans to campaign across Delhi, going ‘to every house and street’ to seek people’s support.
Kejriwal also mentioned that his former deputy, Manish Sisodia, who is also out on bail in the same case, might play a key role in this campaign.
A Bold Move Or Just A Risk?
Kejriwal is taking a moral stand by resigning and asking for people’s judgment. He’s showing that he cares more about people’s opinions than holding onto power. This move could win the support and sympathy of the public.
However, this decision does have certain risks. The decision could also backfire, but how?
Choosing a temporary Chief Minister for a few months could lead to power struggles within the party. Calling for early elections gives little time to prepare. The party has been dealing with many legal troubles, and opposition parties have criticized them for issues like water logging in Delhi. If people are unhappy with the AAP’s recent performance, they might vote for another party.
The Bharatiya Janata Party, the main rival, has called Kejriwal’s announcement a ‘drama.’ BJP leader Harish Khurana questioned why Kejriwal needs 2 days to resign and challenged him to step down immediately. The BJP claims they are ready for elections anytime and confident of winning in Delhi.
What’s Next For Arvind Kejriwal?
Kejriwal’s surprising move has certainly shaken up Delhi’s political scene. In the coming days, we can expect
- Intense campaigning by AAP to connect with Delhi’s residents.
- A new temporary Chief Minister is to be chosen.
- Possible early elections in November.
The success of Kejriwal’s strategy will depend on how Delhi’s people respond to his appeal. Will they see it as a genuine act of seeking their approval, or will they view it as a political tactic? Only time will tell if his bold move will pay off for Kejriwal and AAP in the upcoming elections.
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