Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of New Delhi, has announced his resignation following his release from prison on bail in a corruption case he believes is politically motivated. Kejriwal, a prominent opposition leader and former anti-corruption crusader, stated that he will resign in two days and allow the public to decide whether he is honest or a criminal.
Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had hoped that his release would allow him to campaign in upcoming regional elections, but he has stated that he will only return to the chief minister position if the people certify his honesty through their votes. Kejriwal has also called for the Delhi election to be moved forward to November from February 2025.
The allegations against Kejriwal relate to irregularities in Delhi’s liquor policy, with the chief minister maintaining his innocence and labeling the cases as politically motivated. Despite being granted bail in one case in July, he remained in detention due to a separate arrest the previous month.
The future of the chief minister’s position in Delhi remains uncertain, with Kejriwal’s party set to hold a meeting to determine his successor. The situation has raised questions about the political landscape in India, with Kejriwal’s resignation signaling potential shifts in the country’s opposition alliances and power dynamics.
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