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Swati Maliwal criticises Atishi’s appointment, says her family fought for Afzal Guru

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal says, "This is an extremely unfortunate day for Delhi. A woman like Atishi is going to become the CM of Delhi, whose own family fought a long battle to save terrorist.

Delhi's new CM announced: Atishi to succeed Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party held its legislators' meeting on September 17 with Lieutenant Governor VK Sexena to decide who will succeed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal post his resignation.

Atishi to become Delhi Chief Minister after Kejriwal proposes her name

Arvind Kejriwal is expected to meet Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at 4.30 pm today and formally tender his resignation

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to meet L-G today to tender resignation. Updates

Arvind Kejriwal resignation: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet L-G VK Saxena at 4.30 pm today to submit his resignation

AAP MLAs to meet to pick Kejriwal's successor as CM likely to resign today

With Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expected to resign later on Tuesday, AAP MLAs will hold a crucial meeting at 11.30 am at his residence to pick his successor. Kejriwal is likely to meet Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena at 4.30 pm and tender his resignation. After being released from Tihar jail on bail in the excise policy case, the AAP national convenor said on Sunday that he would resign within 48 hours and sought early polls in Delhi. He vowed not to sit in the chief minister's chair till people gave him a "certificate of honesty". On Monday, AAP held a series of meetings as Kejriwal sought feedback from members of the political affairs committee, the party's highest decision-making body, on his successor in one-on-one meetings at his official residence. He had met senior leaders, including former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, about the party's choice for chief minister. Names of Delhi ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlo

Kejriwal holds meeting with AAP's PAC members to elect next Delhi CM

AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held "one on one" meeting with party leaders during the Political Affairs Committee over the name of a new Delhi chief minister. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting was held at Kejriwal's official residence here. "During the meeting, he (Kejriwal) sought one on one feedback from each leader on his replacement. Tomorrow, the legislative party meeting is there and this discussion will go into the second round," Bharadwaj told reporters after the meeting. Kejriwal, who on Sunday announced his decision to step down from the post of Delhi chief minister, took individual feedbacks by holding one to one meeting with the PAC members and ministers of Delhi government during the meeting, Bharadwaj said. The MLAs of AAP will meet at Kejriwal's residence at 11.30 am on Tuesday to discuss the name of a consensus candidate to succeed him as the Delhi chief minister. Days after being released fro

Kejriwal resigns: Who could be Delhi's next chief minister?

On September 15, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced that he will resign in the next 2 days. Following his announcement, speculations have started making rounds about who will succeed him

AAP MLAs to meet on Tuesday to discuss name of new Delhi CM, says party

A meeting of AAP MLAs will be held on Tuesday morning, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to tender his resignation after it, the party said. The name of new chief minister will be discussed in the meeting, the AAP said. Kejriwal will meet Lt Governor V K Saxena at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, during which he is likely to tender his resignation. Saxena has given Kejriwal appointment for a meeting at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, official sources said on Monday. "A meeting of AAP MLAs will be held on Tuesday morning. The meeting will be held at Kejriwal's official residence," the party said. Days after being released from Tihar jail on bail in the excise policy case, the AAP national convener said on Sunday that he would resign within 48 hours and sought early polls in Delhi. He vowed not to sit in the chief minister's chair till people gave him a "certificate of honesty". Kejriwal had said he would hold a meeting of AAP MLAs in a couple of days and a party leader would take over as

Kejriwal to meet Lt Governor at 4:30 pm on Sep 17; likely to resign

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sought time for a meeting with Lt Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday and is likely to tender his resignation, AAP said. The AAP supremo had said he would become chief minister and Manish Sisodia his deputy "only when people say we are honest". "The chief minister has sought time from Saxena for a meeting on Tuesday. He is likely to tender his resignation," the party said on Monday. Days after being released from Tihar jail on bail in the excise policy case, the AAP national convenor said on Sunday that he would resign within 48 hours and sought early polls in Delhi. He vowed not to sit in the chief minister's chair till people gave him a "certificate of honesty". He had said he would hold a meeting of AAP MLAs in a couple of days and a party leader would take over as chief minister.

Sisodia to meet Kejriwal, likely to discuss names of next Delhi CM

Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia will meet Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday, a day after the party supremo announced to resign and not sit on the chief minister's chair till people give him a "certificate of honesty". The meeting is slated to be held at the chief minister's official residence in the Civil Lines area. The AAP's Parliamentary Affairs Committee (PAC) is also likely to meet in the evening at Kejriwal's residence. The AAP national convener has said that he would become chief minister and Manish Sisodia his deputy "only when people say we are honest". A party functionary on Monday said, "Kejriwal and Sisodia will be meeting today. This will be the first meeting after the decision by them. The meeting is also likely to see a discussion over the next chief minister." Kejriwal, who was released on bail from the Tihar Jail in the excise policy graft case on Friday, has said that he would hold a meeting of the AAP MLAs in a couple of days and one of his party ..

Who will succeed Kejriwal as Delhi CM?; Buzz over early polls. 10 updates

Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he will resign and return only after receiving a 'certificate of honesty' from the public, triggering a buzz over his potential successor and AAP's next move

Sachin Pilot claims BJP tampering with Constitution, reservation policies

Congress leader and in-charge of Chhattisgarh Sachin Pilot on Sunday. criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over alleged attempts to tamper with the Constitution and reservation policies. He also commented on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's recent statement about his resignation from the Chief Minister's post .Regarding Kejriwal's announcement that he will resign from his position in two days unless the public declares him 'honest,' Pilot said, "It is their (people of Delhi) decision whom they will announce as the Chief Minister. The Congress party is ready for every challenge... We will form the government in Haryana and J & K."Pilot also spoke about the BJP's handling of constitutional matters and reservation. He said, "Reservation is given to the people. I am surprised to see the history. After tampering with the constitution and reservation recently, who asked why 400 MPs were needed in the Lok Sabha, the public has answered that further attacks will not work. The

Kejriwal to campaign to reclaim anti-corruption image after resignation

After resignation as Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal's party colleagues say he will campaign to reclaim his image as an anti-corruption crusader, and give his successor time to roll out welfare schemes

Delhi Cong chief terms Kejriwal's decision to resign as 'political drama'

Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Sunday said Arvind Kejriwal's decision to resign as chief minister is a political drama as the Supreme Court has already imposed restrictions on him. Yadav said that Kejriwal had lost his moral right to continue as CM as he was sent to jail on corruption charges and he should have tendered his resignation six months ago. This looks like a political drama as the Supreme Court has already imposed restrictions on him, Yadav said and demanded that a new chief minister should be appointed as soon as possible. Delhi's people are aware" and they will "give an answer to the Aam Aadmi Party's misgovernance in the assembly elections, he said. As per conditions imposed by the apex court, Kejriwal cannot visit his office at the secretariat or sign any official file. In an address to AAP workers on Sunday, Kejriwal said he will resign after two days and would demand early polls in Delhi as he vowed not to sit in CM's chair till people give him a ...

Delhi govt may have to write reasons to EC for early poll demand: Experts

As Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pitches for early assembly polls in Delhi, experts on Sunday said the city government may have to write to the Election Commission giving reasons behind the demand. The final decision will, however, rest with the poll panel on when to hold the polls. The term of the Delhi Assembly ends on February 23 next year and the polls are expected to be held sometime early February. Kejriwal on Sunday demanded that polls in Delhi be held in November alongside Maharashtra. The term of the Maharashtra Assembly ends on November 26. The experts, who are conversant with provisions of the Constitution as well as the Representation of the People Act, said the city government may have to write to the Election Commission (EC) giving reasons for holding early polls but the decision will rest with the poll authority. "Legally, the EC has the power to hold the assembly elections in Delhi alongside Maharashtra. But on previous occasions, the polls in Delhi were held ...

Kejriwal 'not hungry for power', 'wants to gain faith of people': Farooq

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's announcement of resignation shows he is not hungry for power and wants to go back to people "who will either make or break him". "He wants fresh elections in Delhi so that he goes back to the people and it is the people who will either make or break him," Abdullah told reporters here. The National Conference (NC) president said the charges have not been proved against Kejriwal in the liquor scam and so he wants people to decide. "They have not been able to prove charges on him, that is why he wants to go to public so that the people decide. It is a very good thing that he is not hungry for power, he has left the chair even as there was still time. He wants to gain the faith of the people and it is a huge thing in a democracy," he added. Meanwhile, when asked about many independent candidates contesting the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, Abdullah said it was for the people to deci

Arvind Kejriwal wants wife as CM; his resignation just a PR stunt: BJP

Bhandari further said that Kejriwal wants to apply Sonia Gandhi's model, where she made Manmohan Singh a dummy Prime Minister and ran the government from behind the scenes

Kejriwal to resign as CM in 2 days, calls for public to give verdict

elhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday arrived at the party office in Delhi

Delhi CM Kejriwal holds meeting with AAP leaders, to campaign in Haryana

The meeting took place a day after Kejriwal was released on bail in the excise policy case. AAP leaders said Kejriwal will campaign in Haryana, where the party is contesting on all 90 assembly seats

CM Kejriwal will function like before, no work will get affected: Singh

A day after he walked out of Tihar jail on bail, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday asserted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will continue to function like before and no work of the people of Delhi will get affected. The Supreme Court granted the AAP national convenor bail on Friday in a corruption case lodged by the CBI in connection with the excise policy 'scam'. The court, however, set certain conditions, saying Kejriwal cannot visit his office or the Delhi Secretariat or sign any official file unless absolutely necessary to obtain the lieutenant governor's sanction. At a press conference here, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah and demanded his resignation for sending Kejriwal to jail in a "fake" case. He alleged that the BJP was spreading lies that Kejriwal could not sign files or work as the chief Minister. "Delhi people will make the BJP lose its deposits in the upcoming assembly polls for shamelessly spreading this lie," Singh ...