Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is expected to tender his resignation tomorrow, sought an appointment on Monday (September 16) to meet Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor announced on Sunday (September 15) that he would step down from his position in two days and push for early elections in the national capital.
Kejriwal-Delhi LG to meet at 4:30 pm
Significantly, minutes after the update over CM's request came in, the Delhi LG office was quick to inform of the meeting between the two. In a statement released, it informed Delhi LG VK Saxena and CM Arvind Kejriwal to hold talks tomorrow at 4.30 pm at the LG Secretariat.
Want to give Agnipariksha after coming out of jail?
Meanwhile, it is pertinent to note that the political developments intensified in the national capital after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation. Addressing party workers just days after being released on bail in connection with the excise policy corruption case, Kejriwal declared on Sunday that he would only resume his role as Chief Minister after the people vouch for his honesty.
"I will sit in the Chief Minister's chair only when the people give me a certificate of honesty," he stated.
"I will become Chief Minister, and Sisodia will become Deputy CM only when the people say we are honest," he added.
Significantly, during the occasion, the Delhi CM also announced that till the next elections conclude, another AAP leader will be the Chief Minister. He said the decision about the new CM will be taken in a few days.
"I am ready for Agni Pariksha," said Kejriwal, adding, "Two days later, I will resign as Chief Minister. I will not sit on that chair till the people announce their verdict. Elections in Delhi are months away."
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