Arvind Kejriwal Resignation News LIVE Updates: Kejriwal Resigns As CM, Atishi Stakes Claim

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation LIVE: Atishi had long been considered the frontrunner to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister.

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation LIVE: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal's self-imposed 48-hour deadline to resign concludes today. He is scheduled to meet with the Lieutenant Governor at 4:30 pm, but his successor remains unconfirmed. On Monday evening, AAP’s 12-member Political Affairs Committee, the party's top decision-making body, convened at Kejriwal’s residence to deliberate on potential candidates for his replacement. During the Aam Aadmi Party's meeting, Kejriwal formally proposed Delhi Education and PWD Minister Atishi Marlena's name for the position, and the decision was unanimously approved by all party members.

Atishi had long been considered the frontrunner to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister.

In a statement to AAP workers outside the party office, Kejriwal declared, “I am going to resign after two days and ask people whether I am honest. Till they respond, I won't sit on CM's chair."

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17 September 2024

21:01 IST

Kejriwal Resignation Live Updates: Punjab Minister Says BJP's Conspiracy Failed

Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, "Today Arvind Kejriwal has failed all the conspiracies of the BJP which they made against him...BJP tried to malign the image of Kejriwal but they were not able to do so...Arvind Kejriwal has decided to go between the public and this is a very good step.."

18:03 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live Updates: 'Corruption Charges Against Kejriwal Are Baseless': Atishi

After meeting with LG Vinai Saxena, Delhi CM-designate Atishi addressed the corruption allegations against Arvind Kejriwal, calling them baseless. 

She said, "Arvind Kejriwal’s decision is unprecedented in the history of democracy. Despite the Supreme Court’s verdict, he insists on hearing the judgment of the people of Delhi. He has vowed to only resume his position as Chief Minister if the public affirms his integrity."

VIDEO | "False corruption charges were levelled against him (Arvind Kejriwal). The central government deployed all its agencies after him and kept him in jail in a false case. The Supreme Court not only granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal, but sharply criticised the central agencies… pic.twitter.com/9oDw7KdKih

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 17, 2024

17:07 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live Updates: Kejriwal, Atishi Leave From LG House

Delhi's proposed CM Atishi and former CM Arvind Kejriwal met LG a shortwhile ago. While Kejriwal submitted his resignation, Atishi staked claim to form the government. The leaders were spotted leaving the LG Secretariat.

#WATCH | Delhi's proposed CM Atishi leaves from the LG Secretariat after staking claim to form the new government. pic.twitter.com/lDiecf8Stg

— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2024

17:00 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resigns: Arvind Kejriwal has submitted his resignation to the Lieutenant Governor, with Atishi stepping forward to stake a claim for forming the new government in Delhi.

16:45 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation: Senior leader and MLA of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Dilip Pandey, has launched a sharp attack on Swati Maliwal. Pandey said that if Swati Maliwal has even a bit of shame, she should immediately resign from her Rajya Sabha membership.

16:30 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by proposed Chief Minister Atishi and other cabinet ministers, has arrived at the Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat. Kejriwal is expected to tender his resignation as the Chief Minister of Delhi.

15:33 IST

Arvind Kejriwal's Resignation News LIVE: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj Criticizes AAP

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj extended her congratulations to Atishi Marlena, who is speculated to be the next Chief Minister of Delhi. "Many congratulations to Atishi Marlena. But it is Delhi's misfortune that there has been the AAP government here for the last decade," she said, criticizing the ruling party. Swaraj further remarked, "The full stop on Delhi's development will continue till the time there is AAP government here," stressing that a "double-engine government is very important for the development of Delhi."

14:01 IST

Arvind Kejriwal's Resignations News Live: LG Delhi Welcomes To-be CM Atishi

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has confirmed that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet him at 4:30 PM today. Speaking on the occasion, Saxena said, "The CM is going to meet me at 4:30 PM, and he is welcome." He also addressed the nomination of Atishi, whose name has been recommended by the MLAs, stating, "It is a legislative process. She has been chosen by the MLAs. She is also welcome."

13:23 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation News LIVE: Atishi Asks For 'No Congratulations, No Garlands...'

Soon after Arvind Kejriwal named Atishi Marlena as his successor, she addressed the media and said that she is ‘sad.' Atishi further asks for ‘no congratulations, no garlands.’

"I am happy that Arvind Kejriwal placed such trust in me. But I am also sad because Delhi CM and my elder brother, Arvind Kejriwal is resigning today. On behalf of all AAP MLAs and the 2 crore people of Delhi, I would like to say that there is just one CM of Delhi - Arvind Kejriwal," she said during press conference. 

13:12 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation News Live: To-Be Delhi CM Atishi Addresses Media | WATCH

विधायक दल की नेता चुने जाने के बाद @AtishiAAP जी का मीडिया को सम्बोधन | LIVE https://t.co/itVxj8dvJB

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 17, 2024

12:56 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation News Live: Gopal Rai Formally Announces Atishi Marlena As Kejriwal's Successor

"Today, Delhi AAP legislative party meeting was called. In the meeting, Atishi was unanimously given the responsibilities of the CM until next Delhi election. We had to give this responsibility under adverse situations," AAP leader Gopla Rai said.

He announced that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will submit his resignation to the Lieutenant Governor at 4:30 p.m. today. Following this, the legislative party will formally seek to establish a new government.

12:11 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation News LIVE: BJP Reacts Over Atishi’s Take Over

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has claimed that Arvind Kejriwal appointed Atishi as Chief Minister under pressure from Manish Sisodia, stating that Kejriwal was unwilling to make her the CM but had no choice. He also suggested that Atishi was handed all key departments due to Sisodia's influence. According to Sachdeva, while the leadership face has changed, the corrupt practices remain intact, and the people of Delhi will demand accountability.

#WATCH | Delhi: On Delhi Minister Atishi to be the new Delhi CM, Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva says, "Arvind Kejriwal made her the CM unwillingly. He could not make the CM he wanted because of pressure from Manish Sisodia. She was also given all the departments because… pic.twitter.com/EcpMMTPInz

— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2024

12:07 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation News Live: Atishi Marlena Set To Become Delhi's Third Woman CM

Atishi Marlena is poised to become Delhi's third female Chief Minister, following in the footsteps of Sheila Dixit and Sushma Swaraj. After 11 years, the city will be governed by a new chief ministerial figure.

11:45 IST

Next Delhi CM Live Updates: Edu, PWD Minister Atishi Marlena To Hold Delhi CM's Office

Delhi Minister Atishi has been selected as the next Chief Minister of Delhi following Arvind Kejriwal's decision to resign after his meeting with Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena this afternoon.

The decision was made during a meeting of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders today. Party leader Dilip Pandey proposed that Kejriwal choose the new Chief Minister, after which he nominated Atishi.

Her nomination was unanimously accepted by all AAP MLAs, who elected her as the leader of the legislature party. Atishi, who currently oversees key portfolios like education and PWD in the Delhi government, will succeed Kejriwal as CM.

11:36 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: Minister Atishi To Be New Delhi CM 

In the party meeting, Kejriwal suggested Minister Atishi’s name, Zee news TV reported.  

11:15 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: Saurabh Bhardwaj Says Sunita Kejriwal Not In The Race 

AAP leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj quashed any speculations surrounding Sunita Kejriwal  assuming CM post. He said Delhi CM Kejriwal’s wife is not interested in CM’s chair. 

11:12 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation Live: Saurabh Bhardwaj Says, ‘No Knowledge...’ 

Delhi Minister and AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj has arrived at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence for the legislative party meeting. Regarding the selection of the new Delhi Chief Minister, Bharadwaj stated, "I have no knowledge of whether the new CM will be chosen from the council of ministers or among the MLAs." 

11:00 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation News Live: AAP Leader Says, ‘Happy That Delhi Will Get New CM...’ 

AAP National Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar stated that "the name can be of anyone" for the position of Delhi Chief Minister. She expressed optimism about Delhi acquiring a new Chief Minister but also lamented the circumstances, attributing Kejriwal's resignation to "the conspiracies of the BJP" which have forced him into a challenging situation. Kakkar told ANI that the party is committed to ensuring that Arvind Kejriwal returns to the Chief Minister's post swiftly so that the people of Delhi can continue to receive the services and benefits they have been accustomed to. 

10:48 IST

Kejriwal Resignation LIVE: Delhi CM To Meet Lt. Governor This Evening 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to meet Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena at 4:30 p.m. today to formally tender his resignation. Following his release on bail from Tihar Jail in connection with the excise policy case, Kejriwal announced on Sunday that he would resign within 48 hours and called for early elections in Delhi. He also pledged not to return to the chief minister's office until he receives a "certificate of honesty" from the public. 

10:46 IST

Delhi CM Announcement LIVE:AAP Set to Announce Kejriwal's Successor At Noon

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced that the replacement for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be revealed today at 12 noon, following a legislative party meeting. The decision comes as Kejriwal prepares to step down, with the party expected to name his successor shortly after the meeting concludes.

10:44 IST

Kejriwal Resignation LIVE Updates: AAP Leaders Meeting To Commence Soon

Visuals show AAP leader Manish Sisodia Manish Sisodia arrives at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence.

VIDEO | AAP leader Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) arrives at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence.

AAP MLAs will be holding a crucial meeting at 11.30 am at CM Kejriwal's residence to pick his successor.#DelhiNews #DelhiPolitics

(Full video available on PTI Videos -… pic.twitter.com/hdVfConAOq

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 17, 2024

10:40 IST

Kejriwal Resignation LIVE: AAP To Decide On New Delhi CM In Legislative Party Meeting

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hold a crucial legislative party meeting today (September 17) at 11 a.m. at the Chief Minister's residence to finalize the appointment of a new Delhi Chief Minister. Arvind Kejriwal is expected to submit his resignation to the Lieutenant Governor at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, following which a new Leader of the Legislative Party will be nominated for the CM position.

10:38 IST

Kejriwal Resignation LIVE: ‘Why Didn't He Resign Earlier...’ Says BJP's Hardeep Puri 

In response to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's recent resignation announcement, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticized Kejriwal's timing and motivations. Puri told ANI, "...I think he was locked up for around 145 days...why didn't he resign earlier or during those 145 days? If you want to resign, do it...don't claim that you are doing something special." He further noted that Kejriwal's resignation is constrained by the Supreme Court's bail conditions, which prohibit him from attending his office or signing documents. Puri emphasized the gravity of the corruption allegations against Kejriwal, stating, "It is a serious corruption case against him, he will still have to answer." 

10:34 IST

Kejriwal's Resignation LIVE: AAP Minister's Arriving At Delhi CM's Residence

AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar has arrived at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence for the legislative party meeting. Regarding the appointment of the new Delhi CM, he stated, "I have no details. Decisions will be made in the legislative party meeting."

#WATCH | Delhi: AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar arrives at the residence of CM Arvind Kejriwal for the legislative party meeting.

On the question of new CM of Delhi, he says, "I have no details. Things will be decided in the legislative party meeting. Everything is decided in that… pic.twitter.com/vORZ3vSRrT

— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2024

10:31 IST

Arvind Kejriwal Resignation LIVE Updates: AAP Compares Decision to Bharat's Rule in Ramayana 

AAP leader and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj defended the party's upcoming decision on the Chief Minister's post, stating, "... It does not matter who sits on the CM chair because the mandate was for Arvind Kejriwal. The public chose Arvind Kejriwal. He has said that he will not sit on the CM chair until the people ask again but the chair belongs to Arvind Kejriwal for these and the next 5 years... One of us will sit on the chair until the elections take place. It will be similar to the way Bharat ruled in the absence of Lord Ram... There will be a discussion with the MLAs today and the name may be decided in it..."