Kejriwal is out of jail, has stepped down from the Chief Minister's position, and now he's presenting his proof of honesty to the public. At Delhi's Jantar Mantar today, AAP leaders gathered on stage, including Atishi, Kejriwal, and Sisodia.
The former chief minister Kejriwal also said that he resigned because he was hurt by the corruption allegations against him and added that he had only earned respect, not money, during the past 10 years.
Delhi news: The ministers of AAP urged office bearers to fight like commanders to ensure Arvind Kejriwal's triumphant return as Chief Minister.
As polling for assembly elections in Haryana approaches, political slugfest has intensified. After Arvind Kejriwal's remark that AAP will emerge as kingmaker, Anil Vij has mocked his statement by comparing his party's influence with an extinguished lamp.
Atishi after being named as Delhi Chief Minister had addressed Arvind Kejriwal as her 'mentor' and had specified that she will have a brief tenure in office as assembly elections in the national capital are due in February.
A first-time legislator, Atishi is a key face of the party and managed AAP's operations during Arvind Kejriwal's time in Tihar jail in connection with the excise policy case. The Kalkaji MLA's name was proposed by Kejriwal, who tendered his resignation as chief minister, for the top post.
Atishi becomes Delhi's third female chief minister, following in the footsteps of the late Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit. She was accompanied by her new Council of Ministers, including Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Imran Hussain.
President Murmu has accepted Arvind Kejriwal's resignation and appointed Atishi as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. The swearing-in ceremony is to be held today, alongside the appointment of five new ministers.
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had initially decided that only Atishi would be sworn in, however, it was later determined that her council of ministers would also take the oath.
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Arvind Kejriwal kicked off AAP’s Haryana election campaign with a roadshow in Jagadhri, Yamunanagar. Covering key constituencies ahead of the 2024 assembly elections, Kejriwal’s 13-rally schedule targets local issues and aims for all 90 seats.
Delhi news: Atishi said that in BJP-ruled states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, the electricity bill is 4 times higher than in Delhi.
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav termed former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's promise to leave his official residence a "big drama" staged to mislead people. Yadav further said he should have left the house as soon as he quit.
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The oath ceremony of the new chief minister and her cabinet is likely to be held at Raj Niwas and expected to be a "low-key affair" in view of the circumstances of Arvind Kejriwal's resignation.
Delhi news: The new chief minister will prove majority of her government in the Delhi Assembly and its session has been called by the ruling AAP dispensation on September 26-27.
Atishi has played a significant role in shaping various initiatives, particularly in the education and public health sectors.
Arvind Kejriwal won elections by levelling charges of corruption against top leaders of the country. Now he is himself facing charges of corruption in the liquor scam and this does not suit his style of politics.
Sanjay Singh also said that Arvind Kejriwal resigned from his post on September 17 and the people of Delhi are angry with this decision. They are furious that an honest CM has resigned.
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