Today, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will submit his resignation to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. Prior to the resignation, a meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislative assembly will be held at the CM’s residence, where the decision for the next Chief Minister of Delhi will be finalized. Kejriwal is expected to appoint a trusted leader as his successor, and the announcement of Delhi’s new leader is expected by the end of the day.
Kejriwal’s meeting with LG Saxena has been scheduled for 4:30 PM. Until then, speculation is rife about who will take over as Delhi’s next captain.
AAP Party to Decide Next CM in Today’s Meeting
As Kejriwal’s resignation looms, AAP has scheduled a meeting for its MLAs at 11:30 AM today. During this meeting, the party will deliberate and finalize the name of the new Chief Minister.
AAP Leaders Remain Tight-Lipped
AAP leaders are remaining tight-lipped about the next Chief Minister. They’ve maintained that the decision will be taken transparently during today’s meeting. While several names are being speculated, the official announcement is awaited.
Potential Candidates for Delhi’s Next CM
The race for the next CM is creating buzz, with several names emerging as strong contenders. Here are the names under consideration:
- Sunita Kejriwal
- Atishi
- Saurabh Bhardwaj
- Kailash Gahlot
- Gopal Rai
The final decision will be revealed later today.
New Ministers in Delhi Cabinet?
Along with the new CM, there may be a reshuffle in the Delhi cabinet. Sources indicate that new ministers could be introduced, and there is also the possibility of changes in the portfolios of existing ministers.
Hardeep Singh Puri Comments on Kejriwal’s Resignation
Reacting to Kejriwal’s resignation, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri commented, “If he wanted to resign, he should have done it sooner. This resignation follows serious corruption allegations against him, and he still has to answer for these charges.”
Kejriwal’s Corruption Charges and Jail Time
Arvind Kejriwal was imprisoned for five months in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam. He was granted bail on September 13 and subsequently announced his resignation. Today, AAP’s 59 MLAs will make the final decision under Kejriwal’s leadership regarding the new Chief Minister.
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