Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, commenting on Arvind Kejriwal’s decision to resign, confirmed today that the Chief Minister is set to leave the CM’s chair and brushed aside claims that it was a mere PR stunt.

He also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of harassing and troubling the honest AAP leader. He said that the people of the capital would show their anger against his ill-treatment by the Centre in the ensuing elections.

Delhi Health Minister claimed that for the first time in history, an elected Chief Minister has been released from jail following a court’s decision, and the CM’s seat awaits him.

Yet, he says he will not sit on that seat until he faces the people’s court. “He will undergo Agnipariksha and only if the public considers him honest then he will sit as Chief Minister. This is a significant event in itself,” said Saurabh Bhardwaj.

“In India, elections are usually fought based on caste, religion, and language. However, this will be the first election to be contested based on honesty,” said Minister Bhardwaj.

Since today is a holiday, the CM will resign on September 17, a working day, Saurabh Bhardwaj informed agencies. “The resignation will then be sent to the President for acceptance, after which a meeting of AAP leaders will take place to choose a leader who will represent their confidence, and the next Chief Minister will be selected,” he added.

(This story was taken from a syndicated feed, and edited only for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital staff)

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