Arvind Kejriwal Resigns After Choosing Atishi As His Replacement | Read

Aam Aadmi Party boss Arvind Kejriwal quit as Delhi Chief Minister - in favour of colleague Atishi - Tuesday evening, capping a dramatic four days following his release on bail in the liquor policy case.

Mr Kejriwal met Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena - the centre's rep in Delhi - at his residence to hand in his papers. Shortly afterwards Atishi told reporters "the people of Delhi are resolved to make Arvind Kejriwal the Chief Minister again" and that "this is an emotional moment for the party and the people".