New Delhi: 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’.
‘Today Arvind Kejriwal submitted his resignation. This is an emotional moment for the party and people of Delhi. At the same time, the people are resolved to make Kejriwal the Chief Minister again. And, till the election is held and we stake claim to the new government, I will look after Delhi,’ she told reporters.
