Atishi Explains Why Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Will Take Two Days To Resign

New Delhi: Shortly after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his plan to resign within the next two days, the political corridors in the national capital became abuzz as the Aam Aadmi Party leader supremo also called for early elections. Delhi Minister Atishi also gave an explanation as to why AAP's National Convenor Kejriwal is taking two days to resign. 

Responding to a reporter's question at a press conference on the time limit specified by Arvind Kejriwal over his resignation, Atishi said, "Today is Sunday, tomorrow is a holiday for Eid-e-Milad, so the next working day is Tuesday. That's why two days time."

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Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday that he will resign from his position as Chief Minister in two days and will not resume the role until the people of Delhi affirm his honesty. 

Kejriwal stated that if the 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 the Supreme Court's grant of bail in a corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scandal.