Who Will Replace Arvind Kejriwal As Delhi Chief Minister?

Arvind Kejriwal, the CM of Delhi, on 15th September, announced that he would resign from his position within 2 days. A fresh candidate will take his place with people’s support. He stated that he would not be a CM without the support of the electorate. Manish Sisodia and Raghav Chadha, the leaders of the AAP Party, also met Arvind Kejriwal at his residence on 16th September (Monday) to discuss Kejriwal’s replacement.

Read the article dedicated to the probable replacements of Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister after he resigns from the post. 

Arvind Kejriwal Announced to Resign from CM’s Post 2024

Manish Sisodia and Raghav Chadha, the leaders of the AAP Party, also met Arvind Kejriwal at his residence on 16th September (Monday) to discuss Kejriwal’s replacement. Arvind Kejriwal, the CM of Delhi, on 15th September, announced that he would resign from his position within 2 days. Oppositions are calling it a PR stunt played by Kejriwal to cover his misdeeds and mend his image. 

The meeting lasts for an hour and the same topic will be discussed in AAP’s PAC (Political Affair Meeting) meeting in the evening. Kejriwal was released on bail granted by the Supreme Court in the Liquor Policy Case from Tihar Jail on 13th September (Friday). He stated:

"I am going to resign from the Chief Minister's position after two days. I will not sit in the Chief Minister's chair until the people give their verdict... I will go to every house and street and not sit in the Chief Minister's chair till I get a verdict from the people."

How did other Leaders React?

Manish Sisodia also stated in his Hindi post on X:

"I worked honestly, but attempts were made to prove me dishonest by making false allegations against me under petty politics. I was kept in jail for 17 months on false charges. After two years of legal process, now even the country's top court has told me to go and do my work. But I will not sit in the chair of Deputy Chief Minister-Education Minister right now. I did not come into politics here for the greed of chairs and posts. I have come to work honestly on education. I have also decided that I will go to public court along with Arvind Kejriwal and ask whether the public considers me honest or not. Elections are to be held in three-four months. Only if the public approves my honesty, I will sit in the chair of Deputy Chief Minister-Education Minister and work for education. Jai Hind." 

On Sisodia being Kejriwal’s replacement, the latter said:

"I spoke to Manish, he too has said that he will handle the post only after the people say we are honest. The fate of Sisodia and I is now in your hands.”

Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal will reportedly leave the CM House within 15 days after his resignation. This decision was taken by Kejriwal after a closed-door meeting of AAP senior members. 

Manoj Tiwari, a BJP MP also stated:

"In the history of India, you will not find any chief minister who has been removed from his post by the court. There is a rule of law and constitution in the nation. The Constitution says that if a CM goes to jail, he should resign so that someone else form his party can take over as the CM."

Who Will Replace Arvind Kejriwal in September 2024?

Many contenders are ready to take CM’s position after Kejriwal’s resignation. Some of the top candidates are:

Raghav Chadha

A Rajya Sabha MP and a member of AAP’s national executive for political affairs committee. He is a CA and has been an integral part of the party since its commencement. He was an MLA from Rajinder Nagar. This 35-year-old contender is a young politician popular for expressing AAP’s place on prominent issues in the Parliament. 

Saurabh Bharadwaj

Saurabh Bharadwaj is the 3-time MLA from Greater Kailash. He worked as a software engineer in the past and was also a minister in Kejriwal’s 49-day government. He is the national spokesperson of the AAP party. He was handling the party’s position when top AAP leaders were in jail for corruption cases. He handles Health and Caution in Kejriwal’s government.

Atishi Marlena

Atishi Marlena handles PWD and Education in Kejriwal’s government and is a Delhi Minister. She worked exclusively in the party’s practice to upgrade the Education system in Delhi’s schools. She is a 43-year-old MLA from Kalkaji. She was also handling the party’s position when top AAP leaders were in jail for corruption cases. AAP leaders have a lot of faith in her and she is a strong contender. 

Kailash Gahlot

Kailash Gahlot is a lawyer by profession and he is a senior member of the AAP party. He handles transport, finance, and home affairs in Kejriwal’s government. He is a 50-year-old MLA from Najafgarh since 2015. He is also a contender in the race for Kejriwal’s replacement. 

Sanjay Singh

Sanjay Singh has been a Rajya Sabha MP since 2018 and is popular for his speech in the Parliament. This 52-year-old leader was the founder of the party. He is an integral part of the AAP party. He was also arrested like Kejriwal but is out on bail. 

Sunita Kejriwal

BJP, the opposition of the AAP party, aimed for Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Arvind Kejriwal will replace her husband for the CM’s position. She was highlighted by the media during Kejriwal’s arrest by ED (Enforcement Directorate) in March 2024. She talked on behalf of her husband with the media. She participated in the Lok Sabha Election campaign.

These are the top contenders for CM’s position 4 male and 2 female from the AAP party in 2024.

Conclusion

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