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Arvind Kejriwal Resigns as Delhi CM Amid Corruption Allegations, Holds 'Janta Ki Adalat' and Accuses BJP, PM Modi of Conspiracy

Sep 22, 2024, 07:21 AM

Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and former Chief Minister of Delhi, has resigned from his position amid corruption allegations. Kejriwal held a 'Janta Ki Adalat' event at Jantar Mantar, where he addressed the public and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of conspiring against him and his party. Kejriwal stated that he stepped down because he was deeply hurt by the corruption allegations and did not join politics to indulge in corruption. He emphasized that during his tenure, the AAP government made electricity and water free, improved education, and provided free treatment to people. Kejriwal announced that he would vacate the official CM residence during Navratri and live among the public. The event saw heightened security measures and drew criticism from BJP and Congress leaders, who labeled it as a political stunt. Kejriwal questioned the RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat, about the BJP's politics and the induction of leaders facing corruption allegations into the party. He also referenced the liquor policy formulated during the COVID pandemic and mentioned that if he were dishonest, he would have embezzled three thousand crores meant for free electricity. Criticism included mentions of Tihar Jail and the Janta Darbar.