Arvind Kejriwal resignation: Aam Aadmi Party to announce new Delhi Chief Minister today

New Delhi: With Arvind Kejriwal expected to resign as Delhi Chief Minister, the name of Delhi’s new Chief Minister will be decided at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) legislative meeting, scheduled for Tuesday.

According to the Aam Aadmi Party, the meeting will be held at the Chief Minister’s residence at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

When CM Kejriwal meets Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow to submit his resignation, the newly chosen leader of the legislative party will simultaneously stake a claim for the post of Chief Minister.

AAP leader Sandeep Pathak said, “The next Chief Minister of Delhi will be decided within the next 1-2 days. A legislative party meeting will select one... Arvind Kejriwal is not drawn to power; he values his honour the most.”

Earlier today, AAP MP Raghav Chadha and leaders Manish Sisodia, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Kailash Gehlot, and Atishi arrived at CM Kejriwal’s residence. The party is holding its Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday at the LG Secretariat, following his resignation announcement.

The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. According to party sources, Kejriwal is expected to step down as Delhi CM on Tuesday. (ANI)

Also Read: ‘India accomplished Paris Climate commitments ahead of deadline’: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Also Watch: