Arvind Kejriwal resigns as Delhi CM, Atishi stakes claim to form govt
THE FACTS Sep 17, 2024 Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi has staked claim to form the government. Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, CM-designate Atishi, and Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena. Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday tendered his resignation as the Delhi chief minister during his meeting with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at the Raj Niwas. “Arvind Kejriwal has submitted his resignation to Delhi LG... All MLAs have together decided upon nominating Atishi as the new CM... Atishi has staked claim to form the government,” Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai told reporters. Delhi political developments Atishi, who was chosen as the leader of the legislative party by AAP MLAs earlier in the day, staked a claim to form the government. “Today Arvind Kejriwal has submitted his resignation. This is an emotional moment for the party and the people of Delhi...At the same time, the people of Delhi are resolving to make Arvind Kejriwal the chief minister again...Till the ele...