The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal poses a significant challenge to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), marking its most formidable crisis since its inception in 2012. Kejriwal's firm leadership has steered the party through various challenges over the past 12 years, yet his arrest leaves the party navigating uncharted waters.

Despite Kejriwal's efforts, several former associates from the India Against Corruption (IAC) era, including Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav, Kumar Vishwas, Ashutosh, and Ashish Khetan, have departed from AAP, citing his autocratic style of governance. Allegations of Kejriwal favoring certain individuals for political positions have further strained relations within the party.

With Kejriwal's incarceration, the AAP faces the daunting task of sustaining its momentum, especially with key members like Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, and Satyendra Jain also in legal trouble. These individuals played crucial roles in expanding the party's influence across the nation.