Talking at a press convention, AAP chief and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh revealed that Kejriwal’s first choice after resigning was to depart his official bungalow at 6, Flagstaff Highway.Whereas initially, Singh talked about that Kejriwal would transfer out inside every week, AAP later clarified that he and his household would vacate the residence in 15 days.
Singh additional famous {that a} search is underway for appropriate lodging for Kejriwal and his household. The AAP additionally posted on its official X deal with and mentioned, “Setting an instance of honesty and sacrifice, Arvind Kejriwal will go away the CM residence and in addition surrender the federal government safety.”
Kejriwal will forgo all privileges offered to him because the chief minister, together with his official residence, automobiles, and safety element, opting as an alternative to stay like a “widespread man.” Singh recalled that even when Kejriwal first grew to become chief minister in 2013, he used to journey in an previous blue Wagon R.
There are issues about Kejriwal’s safety, as Singh highlighted, on condition that he has confronted a number of assaults prior to now. “He has previous mother and father, his spouse, and his youngsters. We’re all apprehensive about their security. We tried to clarify to him that his safety was in danger. Nonetheless, he has determined to maneuver out,” Singh mentioned.
He additionally quoted Kejriwal, who mentioned, “I used to be in jail for six months amongst dreaded criminals, and God protected me and can proceed to take action.”
Singh addressed allegations made by the BJP, accusing Kejriwal of corruption, and mentioned the social gathering was attempting to tarnish his fame. “Had Kejriwal been a ‘typical thick-skinned’ chief, he wouldn’t have bothered about it and continued to occupy the chair. We all know the situation of different leaders. In the event that they get any facility, they proceed to take pleasure in them for years after resignation and struggle for preserving official residence however Kejriwal has determined that he’ll vacate his home,” Singh mentioned.
Singh concluded by saying that the individuals of Delhi should now resolve whether or not to assist Kejriwal’s honesty. “Arvind Kejriwal is the primary chief within the historical past of India who’s saying with pleasure that ‘if I’m trustworthy, vote for me, else not’,” he asserted.
Arvind Kejriwal resigned on Tuesday, and AAP chief Atishi has since staked her declare to type the following Delhi authorities.
