Delhi’s New CM:The decision on Delhi’s new Chief Minister will be made today, with six names currently in the race. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is holding a key meeting of its legislative party members at 11:30 AM to elect the new leader, following the resignation announcement of current CM Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal will meet Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena later in the day to submit his resignation and propose the formation of a new government.
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Delhi’s New CM:Key Meeting Held with AAP Leadership
On Monday, a day after his resignation announcement, CM Arvind Kejriwal, who also serves as AAP’s national convenor, convened a meeting of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) at his residence. This one-hour meeting was attended by all PAC members and current cabinet ministers, discussing the current political scenario in Delhi and the party’s future.
During the meeting, Kejriwal took feedback from each PAC member regarding the selection of Delhi’s new Chief Minister. He engaged in discussions on the impact the new leader would have on the party’s political future, both in Delhi and at the national level, as well as the upcoming elections in other states like Haryana and Maharashtra.
Potential Candidates for Delhi’s New CM
Sources indicate that several prominent names from the current AAP cabinet are being considered for the Chief Minister’s post. Among the top contenders are:
- Atishi (Cabinet Minister)
- Saurabh Bhardwaj (Cabinet Minister)
- Gopal Rai (Cabinet Minister)
- Kailash Gahlot (Cabinet Minister)
- Kuldeep Kumar (Former East Delhi Lok Sabha candidate)
- Rakhi Birla (Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Assembly)
Kejriwal reportedly discussed the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate during the PAC meeting. He also focused on the political message that the new Chief Minister’s appointment would send on a national level and its potential impact on the party’s credibility and performance in upcoming elections.
Legislative Party Meeting to Finalize CM Candidate
The decision on Delhi’s new Chief Minister will be made in a legislative party meeting scheduled for 11:30 AM today. During the meeting, all AAP MLAs will provide their input, and a consensus will be reached on the most suitable candidate. The chosen leader will meet with Kejriwal at 4:30 PM to present the claim for forming the new government to the Lieutenant Governor.
CM Kejriwal to Submit Resignation
Saurabh Bhardwaj, a minister in the Delhi government, confirmed that Arvind Kejriwal will submit his resignation to the Lieutenant Governor at 4:30 PM today. Following the legislative party’s decision, the new Chief Minister will accompany Kejriwal to meet the Lieutenant Governor and officially begin the process of forming Delhi’s new government.
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Conclusion
As Delhi waits for the official announcement of its new Chief Minister, six prominent names are being considered. The decision, which will shape Delhi’s future political landscape, will be made in today’s legislative meeting. Once the new leader is chosen, the process of forming Delhi’s new government will begin.
