Convince Your SOul

Arvind Kejriwal, the prominent Indian politician and current Chief Minister of Delhi, rose to power through a combination of grassroots activism, anti-corruption campaigning, and strategic political maneuvering. Here's an overview of how Kejriwal became Chief Minister:

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   Founding of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): Arvind Kejriwal, along with several other activists and politicians, founded the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in November 2012. The party was born out of the anti-corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare and aimed to provide an alternative to mainstream political parties by focusing on issues such as corruption, governance, and transparency.

   
   


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   AAP's Electoral Campaign: AAP quickly gained popularity, especially among urban voters in Delhi, due to its anti-corruption stance and promises of clean governance. Kejriwal emerged as the face of the party and its chief campaigner. The party focused on grassroots organizing, door-to-door campaigning, and leveraging social media to connect with voters.

   
   


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   Delhi Assembly Elections 2013: In the Delhi Assembly elections held in December 2013, AAP made a remarkable electoral debut. Despite being a new entrant, the party won 28 out of 70 seats, making it the second-largest party in the Legislative Assembly after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Kejriwal himself contested and won from the New Delhi constituency, defeating the incumbent Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit.

   
   


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   Formation of Government: With no single party securing a clear majority, AAP entered into a coalition government with the support of the Indian National Congress, which had won 8 seats. Arvind Kejriwal was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi on December 28, 2013, marking a significant political milestone for the fledgling party.

   
   


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   Resignation and Re-election: Kejriwal's tenure as Chief Minister was short-lived, as he resigned from the post after 49 days, citing his inability to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill due to opposition from other parties. Following his resignation, Delhi was placed under President's Rule, and fresh elections were called.

   
   


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   Delhi Assembly Elections 2015: In the subsequent elections held in February 2015, AAP secured a landslide victory, winning 67 out of 70 seats. The party's decisive victory was attributed to its populist policies, anti-corruption agenda, and effective grassroots mobilization. Arvind Kejriwal was once again sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi, leading a majority government this time.

   
   

Since then, Arvind Kejriwal has focused on implementing his party's agenda of improving education, healthcare, and public services in Delhi, while also engaging in political battles with the central government and other stakeholders. His journey from activist to Chief Minister reflects the power of grassroots movements and the ability of new political entrants to challenge established political narratives.