The image will improve – the party will grow…the BJP will face difficulties…it will win the elections…what will be achieved by announcing Kejriwal’s resignation?

Quick Analysis: Chief Minister Kejriwal made a major announcement saying that “two days from today, he will resign and will not sit as Chief Minister until the public judges that Kejriwal is honest….”

Kejriwal recently announced his resignation as the Chief Minister of Delhi, is this a great strategic move for him and the party? Let us understand what benefits Kejriwal has to gain for the party and himself by tendering his resignation?

1. Will appear responsible… Image will improve- Public support will increase…
Kejriwal said he would resign in two days and would not return to the Chief Minister’s office until he regains public confidence. This strategic move by him will help Kejriwal and AAP a lot. Spending Rs 45 crore to renovate the CM’s official residence…rumours of water department scam…rumours of alleged involvement in liquor scam…all these things have tarnished the image of Kejriwal and the party. As AAP and Kejriwal have branded themselves as staunch and honest leaders and parties. Because of this, even the slightest corruption can hurt their political prospects.

This resignation will send a message to the public that Kejriwal is not a leader who clings to his seat. Even today, he does not hesitate to take responsibility. By resigning, he can improve his image among the public. A leader who is committed to his principles. Who wants to take decisions in a public court. Kejriwal’s resignation will strengthen his image as a martyr and anti-corruption fighter, which may benefit the AAP party in the long run. As the Haryana elections are due next month. After that, Maharashtra and early next year will hold elections in Delhi. With this move, he will not only surprise the opposition but may also succeed in strengthening his own image.

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2. Victims of conspiracy…will create a new narrative against the BJP
Kejriwal’s resignation comes at a time of ongoing tussle and tension with the BJP. The BJP has been constantly criticizing his leadership following his bail conditions in a corruption case. With this resignation, Kejriwal will be presenting himself as a victim of a political conspiracy rather than a corrupt leader. Instead of labeling themselves as victims of corruption, they can change their narrative to being a victim of institutional conspiracy. Through your sacrifice, you can bring a different twist to the story. This strategy may help unite voters who may believe that the BJP is guilty of a political conspiracy against Kejriwal. This will also strengthen your grassroots base.

3. Sympathy vote…good for Haryana elections…
Because Kejriwal is from Haryana. He calls himself the Bhumibol of Haryana. Apart from this, their resignation may help AAP in getting sympathy votes in the upcoming elections as they have failed to form an alliance with the Congress in the state. In the same Lok Sabha elections, the Congress and AAP party contested together, which resulted in the Indian Union getting 5 out of 10 seats. It created a good atmosphere for both the parties, but with this momentum, AAP could not get much benefit from the vote bank. So from this perspective, Kejriwal’s resignation may help AAP in getting the benefit of sympathy votes in many seats in the Haryana elections.

4. India’s strength…can become an axis of unity for the opposition
His resignation is likely to unite the opposition parties against the ruling BJP, thus forming a strong anti-BJP alliance. Since Kejriwal will be the hub of this alliance, his stature in national politics will surely improve. The move will surely be a boon in Haryana, where his party is directly contesting the elections, but in the Maharashtra elections, he will be seen as a star campaigner for the Indian Union. He will also be seen there redeeming his martyrdom.

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There is still an atmosphere of opposition to the ruling alliance in Maharashtra. BJP’s Mahajyuti is also trailing Maha Aghadi in the Lok Sabha elections. Recent surveys also show that Maha Aghadi is close to forming the government… In this situation, Kejriwal will leave no stone unturned to intensify the atmosphere of opposition to the government.

5. National attention…AAP will expand
AAP has been in the news for the past few months. Despite having its roots spread across two states, the party has managed to create a stir across the country due to Kejriwal’s arrest for some reason. With Kejriwal’s resignation, there will be a discussion about AAP across the country. AAP leader and Delhi minister Saurabh Bhardwaj also said that Kejriwal’s arrest has boosted the party and brought it to the political centre.

This thing will expand because of the resignation. Kejriwal will openly try to connect with the voters. Hence, the party will expand. If he also goes to Maharashtra to contest, then through this effort he can also open the door of possibilities for the Aam Aadmi Party in the state. This means that while strengthening the Indian Union, they can also create space for the expansion of the party.