New Delhi: Days after his release from Tihar jail in the liquor policy case, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his decision to resign within the next 48 hours. Kejriwal stated that the future of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would now be determined by the public. This surprising move raises critical questions about its timing and motives.
Kejriwal took the opportunity to criticize the Central Government, likening its rule to the dictatorial British colonial era. He recounted his prison experience, revealing that he had only written one letter from jail—to the Lieutenant Governor on Independence Day—requesting permission for Atishi to hoist the flag in his absence. The letter was reportedly returned, with a warning that any further correspondence could result in him being barred from family visits.
Expressing his gratitude to Delhi's citizens for their support, Kejriwal also hinted at the potential release of fellow AAP leaders Satyendar Jain and Amanatullah Khan, who remain imprisoned. Reflecting on his incarceration, he mentioned that he occupied his time reading books such as the Ramayana, Gita, and Bhagat Singh’s prison diary.
However, Kejriwal’s decision to resign now, just a few months before the Delhi Assembly elections, raises questions about the true intent behind this announcement. Why did he not resign during his prolonged stay in jail? Could this resignation be a calculated political move to evoke public sympathy and boost his party's prospects in the upcoming elections?
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