Arvind Kejriwal Resignation LIVE Updates: Arvind Kejriwal resigned today as the Chief Minister of Delhi. Senior AAP leader Atishi, who is currently serving as the Delhi Education Minister, will take up the top post after Mr Kejriwal steps down. Mr Kejriwal, who was granted bail in the Delhi liquor police case on Friday, had announced he will not return to the top post until his party is re-elected in the upcoming state polls - which he said will be the "people's order".
At the meeting of AAP MLAs today, party leader Dilip Pandey proposed that Mr Kejriwal decide on the Chief Minister face. When the AAP national convener proposed Ms Atishi's name, all AAP MLAs stood up and accepted it and Ms Atishi was elected leader of the legislature party.
Ms Atishi now holds key portfolios in the Delhi government such as Education and Public Works Department. An Oxford University alumnus and a Rhodes scholar, Ms Atishi has worked extensively in the AAP's flagship exercise to overhaul education in Delhi's schools.
Here are the Highlights on Arvind Kejriwal's resignation:
Arvind Kejriwal Resigns As Chief Minister Of Delhi
Arvind Kejriwal resigned as the Chief Minister of Delhi. Mr Kejriwal tendered his resignation Lt Governor VK Saxena today. Atishi, one of the most senior ministers in Delhi Cabinet, will take over the Chief Minister post.
"Hopeful She (Atishi) Will Address People's Issues": Delhi Congress Chief
"We congratulate Atishi ji on becoming the new Delhi CM, she has got this opportunity in a very short time. Meanwhile, this is a very daunting task for her, and I hopeful that she will address people's issues": Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav
Only Objective Is To Defend AAP Against BJP Conspiracies: Atishi
The BJP has conspired against Arvind Kejriwal since the past two years. Till I hold this chair, my only objective is to defend the party against BJP's conspiracies: Atishi
"Will Work Towards Only One Aim - Make Arvind Kejriwal Chief Minister Again": Atishi
Delhi's citizens, AAP MLAs, and I will work only towards one objective - to make Arvind Kejriwal the Chief Minister of Delhi again. And to reinstate Kejriwal as the CM, under his guidance, I'll go on with my chief ministerial responsibilities: Atishi
Happy That AAP Trusted Me, Sad That Arvind Kejriwal Will Resign: Atishi
I come a humble family and I was made an MLA, a minister, and now the Chief Minister. Arvind Kejriwal has believed in me and the party has believed in me which is why I have been given this responsibility. While I am happy in this trust, I am also sad that Arvind Kejriwal will have to resign. Delhi only has one CM and that is Arvind Kejriwal: Atishi
LIVE Updates: Who Is Atishi - Next Chief Minister Of Delhi
Atishi, 43, currently holds key portfolios of education and Public Works Department (PWD) in the Delhi government. Her ascent to the Chief Ministerial role was marked by monumental shifts in AAP's internal dynamics, with senior leaders like Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain embroiled in legal battles. A Rhodes Scholar and Oxford University alumnus, Atishi's academic credentials are matched by her experience in public service, particularly in the education sector. A major architect behind Delhi's education reforms, she spearheaded AAP's efforts to improve government schools, a hallmark initiative of Mr Kejriwal's administration.
AAP Reiterates Call For November Polls: "Atishi To Remain Chief Minister Till Then"
Senior AAP leader Gopal Rai has reiterated party chief Arvind Kejriwal's call for holding assembly elections in Delhi by November. Atishi will remain the Chief Minister till then, he said. Atishi, currently the Education Minister, will take up the top post after Mr Kejriwal resigns as the chief minister this evening.
Atishi To Be Delhi Chief Minister After Arvind Kejriwal Resigns
Senior AAP leader Atishi is set to become the Chief Minister of Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal tenders his resignation today. Mr Kejriwal proposed the senior leader's name at a meeting at his residence this morning, which was endorsed by all AAP MLAs.
Who Will Replace Arvind Kejriwal As Delhi Chief Minister? The Faces In Focus
With Arvind Kejriwal's announcement that he will resign as Delhi Chief Minister and return to office only after the people's verdict on the allegations of corruption against him, the big question is who in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will get the top job. Read here about the five leaders who can make the cut.
Arvind Kejriwal's Replacement To Be Announced At Noon: AAP
The Aam Aadmi Party will announce the name of the leader who will replace Arvind Kejriwal as the Delhi chief minister at 12 pm on Tuesday after the legislative party meeting, the party said. Mr Kejriwal had announced his decision to resign from the post of chief minister on Sunday, saying he will only sit on the Chief Minister's chair after the "people's verdict".
