Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday distanced himself from speculation that he could become the next Prime Minister if the Congress-led INDIA bloc wins the ongoing Lok Sabha election. He also sidestepped questions about Rahul Gandhi as a potential prime ministerial candidate, stating that no such discussion had taken place and that the INDIA bloc would take a decision after the election results.

Kejriwal pointed out that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is a "small party? contesting only 22 seats" in this election, indicating that his chances of becoming the PM at this time are remote.

Speaking to the news agency PTI, Kejriwal said, "I don't have any intention of becoming the next PM if the INDIA bloc wins." The AAP leader, who is currently out on bail after his arrest in the liquor policy case, said his aim is to save the nation from a "dictatorship", alleging that opposition leaders will be jailed if the BJP returns to power.

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

This is not the first time Kejriwal has had to address 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 bloc win.

The INDIA (Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance) bloc, led by the Congress party, is a coalition of several opposition parties that have joined forces to take on the BJP-led NDA in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.