New Delhi: The BJP and Congress ridiculed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwals resignation announcement, dismissing it as a gimmick aimed at improving his public image.
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari dubbed Kejriwals move a PR stunt, claiming the AAP leader is aware that his reputation among Delhi residents has shifted from an honest to a corrupt leader.
BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa argued that Kejriwals resignation wasnt a voluntary sacrifice but was forced by a Supreme Court ruling that prevents him from returning to the Chief Ministers Office or signing official documents.
Sirsa also said that Kejriwal might use the two-day window to persuade MLAs to choose his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, as the next chief minister.
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit echoed the sentiment, calling the resignation announcement a mere gimmick and stating Kejriwal should have stepped down earlier.
He pointed out that its unprecedented for a leader, released on bail, to be barred by the Supreme Court from re-entering the Chief Ministers Office or signing official papers, implying the courts concerns about Kejriwal tampering with evidence.
Dikshit said the court is treating him like a criminal.
Kejriwal was granted bail by the Supreme Court on September 13 in the liquor policy case.
While granting bail, the court-imposed conditions, including barring him from commenting on the liquor policy case and entering the Chief Ministers office or Delhi secretariat.
