Arvind Kejriwal to vacate CM residence, surrender safety to reside as ‘widespread man’: AAP

NEW DELHI: Arvind Kejriwal, the outgoing chief minister of Delhi, has introduced that he’ll relinquish all authorities services, together with safety, and vacate his official residence inside 15 days, the Aam Aadmi Social gathering (AAP) mentioned on Wednesday. This comes a day after Kejriwal submitted his resignation from the chief minister’s publish.
Talking at a press convention, AAP chief and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh revealed that Kejriwal’s first determination 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 supplied to him because the chief minister, together with his official residence, autos, and safety element, opting as an alternative to reside like a “widespread man.” Singh recalled that even when Kejriwal first turned 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 previously. “He has previous dad and mom, his spouse, and his youngsters. We’re all anxious about their security. We tried to elucidate 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 celebration was attempting to tarnish his repute. “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 combat for maintaining 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 help Kejriwal’s honesty. “Arvind Kejriwal is the primary chief within the historical past of India who’s saying with satisfaction that ‘if I’m sincere, 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.