Will Arvind Kejriwal Accept Rahul Gandhi As PM? What He Said

New Delhi: 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday distanced himself from speculation he could become the next Prime Minister – if the Congress-led INDIA bloc wins the Lok Sabha election.

He also sidestepped questions about Rahul Gandhi as a prime ministerial candidate, saying no such discussion had taken place and that the INDIA bloc would take a decision after the election results.

Mr Kejriwal pointed out the AAP is a “small party… contesting only 22 seats” in this election; the comment has been seen as indicative that his chances of being PM, at this time, are remote.

Speaking to news agency PTI, he said, “I don’t have any intention of becoming the next PM if INDIA bloc wins.” The AAP leader – on bail after his arrest in the liquor policy case – said his aim is to save the nation from a “dictatorship”, alleging opposition leaders will be jailed if the BJP comes back to power. 

“The polls are for saving the country and democracy from prevailing dictatorship. They (referring to the BJP without naming the party) will finish democracy if they come back to power,” Mr Kejriwal said.

This is not the first time Mr Kejriwal has had to answer the question of an INDIA PM face.

Last week, at a press conference in Lucknow, the AAP chief responded with a categorical “No, I am not” when asked if he is in the running to become PM in the event of an INDIA win.