Tarun Chugh, National General Secretary of the BJP, sharply criticized Arvind Kejriwal’s announcement to resign as Chief Minister, describing it as “nothing more than a shallow and desperate drama after his return from Tihar Jail".

Chugh further stated that "Kejriwal’s resignation is not a voluntary decision but a legal compulsion.". The Supreme Court’s directive effectively bars Kejriwal from functioning in his official capacity because of his involvement in the Delhi Excise Policy scam. According to Chugh, "Kejriwal’s actions are driven by legal necessity rather than any moral high ground".

Chugh also accused Kejriwal of prioritizing his personal interests over serving the people of Delhi with integrity, despite the clear mandate given to the Aam Aadmi Party. He argued that Kejriwal has failed as Chief Minister of Delhi and engaged in large-scale corrupt practices that undermine his office. Chugh added that the "public sees through his so called resignation drama, which is a poorly disguised attempt to regain public trust amidst mounting criticism and legal troubles".