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Arvind Kejriwal Resignation News Live Updates: Top AAP leaders in huddle at Kejriwal's house; MLAs to meet tomorrow to decide on new CM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he would resign after two days and would demand early polls in Delhi while vow...

The Times of India | Sep 16, 2024, 05:53:26 IST

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17:53 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: AAP legislative party to meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday to discuss new Delhi CM

The AAP has announced that its legislative party meeting will be held at Arvind Kejriwal's residence at 11:30 am on Tuesday to discuss the name of the new Chief Minister of Delhi.

17:39 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: AAP legislative party to meet tomorrow to finalise New Delhi CM

A crucial AAP legislative party meeting is scheduled for 11 am on September 17 at Arvind Kejriwal's residence to finalise the new chief minister of Delhi. According to ANI sources, CM Arvind Kejriwal is expected to tender his resignation to the Lieutenant Governor at 4:30 pm the same day. The name of the new leader of the legislative party will be proposed as the next CM.

17:29 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: On Kejriwal's resignation statement, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said

"The court seeing his involvement in the scam did not consider him fit to be the CM and this was also his bail condition. He cannot sign any file nor can he go to the CM's residence. Due to this helplessness, he has created a political pretence by giving the cover of morality by claiming this resignation. This resignation should have come 177 days ago if the basis of this decision was morality. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ji is the master of U-turn..."

17:18 (IST), Sep, 16

Delhi ministers gather at CM Kejriwal's residence amid key discussions

Several AAP leaders and Delhi ministers, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, Kailash Gahlot, and Atishi, arrived at chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence. The meeting is believed to focus on crucial party and governance matters, though no official agenda has been disclosed yet.

16:30 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: LG Saxena gives Delhi CM Kejriwal appointment for meeting

Lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena gives Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appointment for meeting at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, news agency PTI reported quoting Official sources

15:57 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: Kejriwal seeks appointment from LG VK Saxena

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal seeks appointment from lieutenant general VK Saxena, says AAP. He is likely to resign as the Delhi chief minister tomorrow.

14:59 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: 'Decision driven by compulsion'

Kejriwal's decision to resign driven by compulsion, not principle: BJP

14:39 (IST), Sep, 16

The problem with Arvind Kejriwal is that if he hands over the power to someone who will start opening his files, hands over to someone who will stop the flow of money, then he will be ruined. This is not a normal transaction; this is a business deal, the shares are being transferred. No sacrifice to anyone else.

 

- Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit

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13:58 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: AAP leaders go into huddle to pick new Delhi CM, political affairs committee meeting in evening

The AAP has scheduled a series of meetings, including that of its political affairs committee, on Monday evening to decide on a new chief minister for Delhi, a day after Arvind Kejriwal's surprise announcement of quitting the post. Senior AAP leader and former deputy CM Manish Sisodia reached Kejriwal's official residence to discuss with him the names of probables for the chief minister's post, AAP leaders said. The AAP's Political Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled to be held at the Delhi chief minister's residence later in the evening.

13:21 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: 'Arvind Kejriwal is not Lord Ram but ...': AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called for early elections in Delhi, challenging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to prepare for an electoral contest against chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. At the press conference, Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "The ball is in the BJP's court. They can decide on early polls if they are ready to face Kejriwal." Read more

13:07 (IST), Sep, 16

Ball in BJP's court to hold early polls in Delhi, no decision yet on next CM: AAP

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Monday said it has put the ball in BJP's court by demanding early elections in Delhi in November, and now it is up to the opposition party to decide whether it was prepared to face CM Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal will tender his resignation as chief minister on Tuesday and the process to choose his replacement will start after that, Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said, adding that there has been no discussion on who the next chief minister will be.

"Today is a holiday and tomorrow is the first working day of the week. He will tender his resignation tomorrow to Lt Governor and after the resignation is accepted, a meeting of party MLAs will be held to decide on the new name," he said at a press conference.

13:01 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation News Live Updates: 'People of Delhi will decide'

12:59 (IST), Sep, 16

Revolution will be repeated again in Delhi. Democracy means rule of the people. Now the people will decide whether Delhi's son Kejriwal is honest or not: Arvind Kejriwal

 

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12:39 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: Manish Sisodia arrives at Arvind Kejriwal residence

Manish Sisodia arrives at Arvind Kejriwal's residence to participate in a scheduled meeting to discuss next Delhi CM

12:33 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: "AAP MP Raghav Chadha arrives at Arvind Kejriwal's residence in Delhi

11:24 (IST), Sep, 16

It has never happened in history that a sitting CM, after coming out of jail, is himself announcing that if you consider me honest, then vote for me. This will be the first election in the country, in which a CM is saying that this election will be fought in the name of honesty and that too, when the central government of the country, along with all the agencies, be it ED, CBI, Income Tax, all the agencies, are after the CM and no effort has been left to defame him. Despite whatever the BJP has done in 2 years, the chief minister still has faith in his people and his honesty. The people of Delhi are so eager that the elections should be held and they will vote and make Arvind Kejriwal the CM again.

 

- Delhi cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj

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10:37 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: Sisodia to meet Kejriwal; likely to discuss names of next Delhi CM

A party functionary on Monday said, "Kejriwal and Sisodia will be meeting today. This will be the first meeting after the decision by them. The meeting is also likely to see a discussion over the next chief minister." The meeting is slated to be held at the chief minister's official residence in the Civil Lines area.

09:47 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: Key meeting to discuss new Delhi CM shortly; Manish Sisodia to visit Arvind Kejriwal's house

08:54 (IST), Sep, 16

Why Arvind Kejriwal is set to step down as Delhi CM: What it means for AAP's political strategies

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday that he would step down from his position within two days and call for early elections in the national capital. In the coming days, Kejriwal plans to convene a meeting of AAP MLAs, during which a party member will be selected to take over as the new Chief Minister. He clarified that former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia would not be succeeding him. Read more

08:08 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal News Live Updates: EC unlikely to bring forward Delhi elections

Election Commission may not be in a position to bring forward assembly polls in Delhi, due in Feb 2025, to Nov as the state is currently witnessing the annual summary revision of electoral rolls along with the rest of the country, with the process set to be completed and the final updated rolls published by Jan 6, 2025. Sources in EC said prerevision activities for the countrywide annual summary revision, including in Delhi, had started on Aug 20 and will go on till Oct 18. As per the schedule announced by EC on Aug 7, the integrated draft roll will be prepared between Oct 19 and 28 and published on Oct 29. Claims and objections may be filed till Nov 28. Following the disposal of claims and objections by Dec 24, the final rolls shall be published by Jan 6.

08:05 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live Updates: Who will be next Delhi CM? Atishi seen as top choice

While the AAP legislative party will decide on the next CM, Atishi's name is being discussed the most due to her sheer responsibility in govt - she handles 13 portfolios - and signals sent earlier about the pecking order in the party. Read more

08:04 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Live Updates: ‘Dissolution of assembly must for early polls’

CM Arvind Kejriwal can't call for an early election in the capital without recommending dissolution of the assembly. Though Election Commission of India may hold the parliamentary or assembly polls six months before they are due, experts said there was no provision in Constitution for a govt to continue to remain in office after suggesting an earlier date for elections. Read more

07:59 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal News Live Updates: Arvind Kejriwal had no option but to resign: BJP

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday claimed that the people of Delhi had already delivered their verdict on CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest when AAP lost all seats in Delhi during the Lok Sabha election. "Despite Kejriwal asking for votes saying he would not have to go to jail if people voted for AAP candidates in Lok Sabha polls and starting the 'Jail ka Jawab Vote Se' campaign, all their candidates lost," he said. Read more

07:58 (IST), Sep, 16

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live Updates: Move welcome but should’ve quit 6 months ago, says Congress


Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Sunday welcomed Arvind Kejriwal's decision to resign as CM, but said he should have done it six months ago. Yadav claimed that had Kejriwal resigned earlier, the people of Delhi would have been spared numerous crises. Read more

The AAP has scheduled a series of meetings, including that of its political affairs committee, on Monday evening to decide on a new chief minister for Delhi, a day after Arvind Kejriwal's surprise announcement of quitting the post. Senior AAP leader and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia reached Kejriwal's official residence to discuss with him the names of probables for the chief minister's post, AAP leaders said.

The AAP's Political Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled to be held at the Delhi chief minister's residence later in the evening.


Sisodia to meet Kejriwal; likely to discuss names of next Delhi CM

Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia will meet Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday, a day after the party supremo announced to resign and not sit on the chief minister's chair till people give him a "certificate of honesty". The AAP national convener said that he would become chief minister and Manish Sisodia his deputy "only when people say we are honest".

A party functionary on Monday said, "Kejriwal and Sisodia will be meeting today. This will be the first meeting after the decision by them. The meeting is also likely to see a discussion over the next chief minister."

The meeting is slated to be held at the chief minister's official residence in the Civil Lines area.

Kejriwal, who was released on bail from the Tihar Jail in the excise policy graft case on Friday, has said that he would hold a meeting of the AAP MLAs in a couple of days and one of his party colleagues would take over as the chief minister.

His unexpected announcement kicked up a strong buzz over the names of his wife Sunita and his ministers Atishi and Gopal Rai as his possible replacement.


A party functionary on Monday said, "Kejriwal and Sisodia will be meeting today. This will be the first meeting after the decision by them. The meeting is also likely to see a discussion over the next chief minister." The meeting is slated to be held at the chief minister's official residence in the Civil Lines area.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he would resign after two days and would demand early polls in Delhi while vowing not to sit in CM's chair till people give him a "certificate of honesty".

Kejriwal, who was released on bail from Tihar on Friday in the excise policy graft case, said he would hold a meeting of AAP MLAs in the next couple of days and a party leader would take over as chief minister. Kejriwal told his party workers at the AAP headquarters on Sunday he would quit after two days with someone else from the party taking over as CM after a meeting of the legislative party.

He ruled out former deputy CM Manish Sisodia succeeding him. He was accompanied by his wife, Sunita. The entire cabinet will have to resign with him. The new leader of the legislative party will stake claim to form govt and pick a new council of ministers who will take oath of office. Majority will then have to be proved on the floor of the House.

Kejriwal said he would be come CM and Manish Sisodia his deputy “only when people say we are honest”.

“Delhi elections are due in Feb (2025) but I demand that the elections be held in Nov along with Maharashtra...I will sit in the CM’s chair only after people give me a certificate of honesty. I want to go through the ‘agni pariksha’ (trial by fire) after coming out of jail,” he said, referring to Sita undergoing the test after Lord Ram and she returned from exile.

Experts, however, claimed that Kejriwal cannot call for early elections without first recommending dissolution of the assembly.
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