Delhi CM Atishi: A major twist in the case was provided when the Supreme Court gave bail to Arvind Kejriwal of being a alleged participant in the liquor policy scam. Arvind Kejriwal met the party workers of the Aam Aadmi Party in its office on 15 September. In a shocking move, he declared in his speech that he would resign from the post of the Chief Minister within 48 hours leaving all speculations for his successor.
Legislature Party Meeting Held at Kejriwal’s Residence
The Legislature Party meeting for deciding the leadership for AAP was scheduled to take place at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence. The conclave comprised of senior leaders and MLAs from the party like Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, Gopal Rai, and Atishi. Ultimately, after a series of discussions by the party, it reached a unanimous opinion over Atishi, making her the next leader of the Legislature Party and thus ensuring her as the next Chief Minister of Delhi.
Delhi CM Atishi will also become the second woman to hold the position of Chief Minister, following Mamata Banerjee. Atishi’s appointment as Delhi’s Chief Minister is not surprising given that she has always been the front-runner in the contest to succeed Arvind Kejriwal. In recent months, Atishi has emerged as the Aam Aadmi Party’s public face. She even fasted until death to seek Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assistance in the latest Delhi water crisis.
Arvind Kejriwal Scheduled to Tender Resignation
Her new appointment as Delhi’s next Chief Minister will of course inject different mind-sets in governing the capital. With Delhi preparing for this shift of power, all eyes are on Atishi to see how she will go about taking forward the AAP agenda and navigating challenges that lie in store for her. The naming of Atishi as the new Chief Minister marks a new chapter for the Aam Aadmi Party and the city of Delhi.
According to reports, CM Kejriwal can tender his resignation to Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena today. According to the information, CM Kejriwal will meet with the Lieutenant Governor at 4 p.m., during which time he would be able to tender his resignation.