Arvind Kejriwal to Resign as Delhi CM, Calls for Early Elections

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।

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In his first address to party workers after leaving prison, Kejriwal expressed his intention to resign, stating, “Until I am acquitted by the court, I will not sit on the Chief Minister’s chair.” He thanked the court for the bail but emphasized that his conscience would not allow him to continue as CM until cleared of charges.

Kejriwal also accused the central government of trying to break his resolve and dismantle the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) but maintained that the party remained united. He called for early elections in Delhi to coincide with the upcoming Maharashtra elections and indicated that another AAP member would take over as Chief Minister until then.

Kejriwal reiterated his commitment to fighting for the country and protecting the Constitution. He also praised the Supreme Court for its ruling, questioning the central government’s stance on the functionality of a government operating while the leader is in jail.