Mon Sep 16 07:00:53 UTC 2024: ## Kejriwal Resigns as Delhi CM, Calls for Early Elections

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation from the post on Sunday, effective in two days. He is calling for early elections in November, citing his belief that the people should decide his future.

Addressing a gathering, Kejriwal declared that he will not remain in office until the public gives their verdict. He stated that another AAP leader will temporarily assume the role of Chief Minister until the elections conclude, with the final decision to be made in the coming days.

This announcement comes just two days after Kejriwal was released from prison following a six-month detention on charges that he alleges are politically motivated. He launched a scathing attack against the Narendra Modi government, accusing it of being “more dictatorial than the British.”

Kejriwal, however, emphasized that his resignation is not about personal ambition but about upholding the Constitution and democracy. He appealed to other non-BJP Chief Ministers to resist any attempts by the central government to force them to resign if falsely accused and imprisoned.

The AAP leader believes the “liquor scam” allegations against him were fabricated by the BJP in an effort to influence the Delhi elections. He expressed satisfaction with his release, claiming it marked the end of the BJP’s fabricated narrative.

The Commune reports that Kejriwal’s decision has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Delhi, with the upcoming elections now set to be a crucial test of his leadership and the AAP’s future in the capital.

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