Arvind Kejriwal to Resign as Delhi CM Tomorrow, Says AAP Leader Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal , who announced his decision to step down from top post two days after walking out of Tihar jail, will submit his resignation on Tuesday. This announcement was me by Delhi Minister and  Aam Ami Party (AAP) leer Saurabh Bharwaj during a press conference on Monday. 

Disclosing reason behind two-day delay in submitting resignation after public announcement, Bharwaj said that day Kejriwal announced his resignation was Sunday and Monday is a public holiday on account of Eid. He ded that Tuesday is first working day of th week when CM will tender resignation.

Saurabh Bharwaj said, "Tomorrow, Chief Minister ( Arvind Kejriwal ) will submit his resignation and as soon as resignation is accepted, re will be a meeting of legislative party, legislative party will elect a leer. leer who will be elected will present claim to President through Lieutenant Governor. MLAs are with us. So obviously that person will be called and will take oath. I think this whole process should be completed within a week..."

Key AAP Meeting Today

Meanwhile, crucial AAP meeting to decide new face for Delhi Chief Minister's post is likely to be held on Monday. AAP leer and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia is also set to visit Arvind Kejriwal 's residence on Monday during which discussions on name of possible face for next Delhi Chief Minister may take place. 

This will be first meeting between two leers following Kejriwal's announcement on Sunday that he will resign from chief ministerial post. ditionally, Raghav Chha reached Kejriwal's house ahe of meet. 

This development comes after Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced his plan to step down within two days, political corridors in national capital became abuzz as AAP supremo also called for early elections. CM Kejriwal has vowed to not resume role until people of Delhi affirm his honesty. Kejriwal stated that if public votes for him, it will serve as a certification of his integrity. He also mentioned that he would seek early elections alongside Maharashtra . 

Kejriwal was released from Tihar Jail on Friday evening following Supreme Court's grant of bail in a corruption case linked to alleged Delhi Excise Policy scandal.