Today in Politics: Kejriwal Expected to Resign After Meeting with L-G Saxena; PM Modi to Launch Subhadra Scheme in Odisha

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has requested a meeting with Lt Governor VK Saxena for Tuesday, with indications that he might tender his resignation, according to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The party also plans to hold a meeting at Kejriwal’s residence at 11:30 am to discuss potential successors for the Chief Minister position.

Recently released on bail in the excise policy case, Kejriwal had announced on Sunday that he would resign within 48 hours and called for early elections in Delhi. He has pledged not to continue as Chief Minister until he receives a “certificate of honesty” from the people.

AAP’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) has been actively involved in selecting a successor. During Monday’s PAC meeting at Kejriwal’s official residence, party leaders provided feedback on potential replacements. Another round of discussions will take place during Tuesday’s legislative party meeting.

In related news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha on Tuesday to launch the state government’s ‘Subhadra’ yojana. Modi will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate railway projects worth Rs 2,800 crore. The ‘Subhadra’ scheme aims to provide Rs 50,000 to eligible women between 21 and 60 years old over five years, starting from 2024-25.

Additionally, BJP units nationwide will celebrate Modi’s birthday under the “Seva Pakhwada” banner with various events.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Haryana on Tuesday as part of the BJP’s Jan Aashirwad Yatra, addressing public meetings in Bhiwani and Faridabad. The state will hold its Assembly elections in a single phase on October 5.

The Supreme Court will hear petitions on Tuesday addressing concerns about the demolition of properties belonging to individuals accused of crimes, aiming to establish guidelines on this issue.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil will begin an indefinite fast at midnight on Tuesday to demand reservation for the Maratha community, coinciding with Marathwada Liberation Day.

In Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will convene a Cabinet meeting in Kalaburgi to discuss development plans for the Kalyana Karnataka region, aligning with the ‘Kalyana Karnataka Utsava’ and marking the 10th anniversary of Article 371(J) of the Constitution, which granted the region special status.