In a significant political development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to tender his resignation during a meeting with Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Tuesday, September 17, at 4:30 p.m. This meeting, confirmed by official sources on Monday, is anticipated to mark a crucial moment in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership.
The AAP had earlier announced that Kejriwal had sought time from the lieutenant governor to discuss his resignation, following recent controversies surrounding the excise policy case. Kejriwal, who has been under scrutiny after his deputy, Manish Sisodia, faced allegations in the case, recently expressed his intention to step down from his post.
“Only when people declare that we are honest will I return to the chief minister’s chair,” Kejriwal stated in a public address. He reiterated that his decision to resign stems from a desire to uphold transparency and integrity in governance. Days after being released on bail from Tihar Jail, Kejriwal emphasized that his resignation is imminent, with early polls in Delhi being his preferred next step.
Sources within the party revealed that Kejriwal is adamant about not continuing in his position until he receives a “certificate of honesty” from the public. This move comes at a critical time, with the party facing pressure both from opposition forces and internal challenges following Sisodia’s legal troubles.
As the political landscape in Delhi braces for this potential resignation, all eyes are on the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, which could signal the beginning of early elections and a reconfiguration of the AAP leadership.
