NEW DELHI, Feb 14 (Agencies): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation Friday to protest the blocking of an anti-corruption bill, fewer than 50 days after taking office in the Indian capital.
"My cabinet has decided that we are quitting," Kejriwal told supporters of his Aam Aadmi ("Common Man") Party at a rally in the captial. "Here is my resignation letter," he added, brandishing a white sheet of paper as his followers cheered
Opposition politicians blocked the bill, which would have created an independent body with the power to investigate politicians and civil servants suspected of corruption.
They argued it was unconstitutional to introduce legislation that did not have the approval of the federal government.
His anti-corruption party made a spectacular debut in recent elections.
But correspondents say his refusal to seek prior approval for the bill is part of a power struggle unfolding between his local administration and the federal government.
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