Party on the move: On the Aam Aadmi Party, its leader
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continues to intrigue its supporters and opponents alike, but one aspect that has now become predictable about its leader Arvind Kejriwal is his infinite capacity to create a spectacle. In the latest development, Mr. Kejriwal has resigned from the post of Delhi Chief Minister, choosing AAP Minister Atishi as his replacement. Ms. Atishi has been handling a heavy basket of portfolios during Mr. Kejriwal’s long imprisonment on corruption charges. Mr. Kejriwal remained the Chief Minister during his incarceration, setting a new precedent and reinforcing his aura of defiance, but resigned after securing bail from the Supreme Court. Mr. Kejriwal had been cornered by central agencies on the grounds of investigating corruption — conduct that the Court has frowned upon. Wit...