Tue Sep 17 07:08:00 UTC 2024: ## Atishi to Become Delhi’s Chief Minister as Kejriwal Resigns

**New Delhi, India** – Delhi’s Education Minister, Atishi, will take over as the new Chief Minister of the national capital territory, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced today. This comes after incumbent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation, effective Tuesday afternoon.

Kejriwal’s decision to step down follows his release from prison on Friday after being jailed for nearly six months on allegations of corruption related to liquor licenses. He maintains his innocence, claiming the charges are politically motivated by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The AAP, in a unanimous decision, has chosen Atishi to lead the government until the next state elections. Kejriwal, who has been in power for a decade, is expected to submit his resignation to Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at 4:30 pm today.

He has stated that he will not return to the position of Chief Minister until his party is re-elected. Kejriwal has urged the Election Commission to hold early elections in November instead of the scheduled date in February 2025.

The opposition leader has vowed to campaign vigorously, seeking a public verdict on his honesty. He believes the BJP’s actions were an attempt to damage his reputation and derail his political career.

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