Released Indian opposition leader Kejriwal to resign as Delhi chief minister


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  • Sunday, 15 Sep 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the Aam Aadmi Party office after India's Supreme Court gave temporary bail to the AAP national convenor in a liquor policy case, in New Delhi, India, May 11, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo

(Reuters) -Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday he will resign as chief minister of the Delhi regional government, a day after he was released from prison on bail in a graft case.

Kejriwal was granted bail on Friday by India's Supreme Court and left prison on Saturday almost six months after being detained in relation to alleged irregularities in the capital city's liquor policy.

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