What Jacinda said about the resignation

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

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Jacinda Ardern's announcement to leave the post of Prime Minister of New Zealand on Thursday was sudden. Many are surprised by his announcement.

Jacinda herself knows that there will be a lot of discussion about the announcement. In this context, he said, 'I know, there will be many discussions after this decision. The so-called real reason behind the decision will be discussed.'

Jacinda also said that she has handled the tough responsibilities of Prime Minister for almost six years. He is a man. Politicians are people. They work as hard as they can. Then step back when it's time. Now is the time for him to step down.

Jacinda Ardern says she is not resigning because the role of Prime Minister is difficult. He believes that others can do better than him.

Jacinda will leave the post of Prime Minister by February 7. Before that, his party will elect Jacinda's successor. New Zealand's ruling Labor Party will vote for its next leader on Sunday.

The next general election will be held in New Zealand on October 14. Jacinda will remain a member of parliament until the election, even if she leaves the post of prime minister.

Jacinda expressed hope that the Labor Party will win again in the next general election.

Jacinda became the first Prime Minister of New Zealand in 2017. He was only 37 years old then. She became the world's youngest female Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Jacinda gave birth to a baby girl in 2018 while she was the Prime Minister and came into the discussion. She attended the UN session with her baby in her arms. Jacinda is the second female prime minister in the world, after former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, to give birth while serving as head of government.

In March 2019, a gunman opened fire on worshipers in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. 50 people were killed in the shooting. 42 people were injured. This attack changed the whole of New Zealand. Jacinda handled the situation with a firm hand.

A strong role in the aftermath of the Christchurch attacks boosted Jacinda's popularity at home and abroad. At the same time, he was praised for the successful management of the corona epidemic. For these reasons, he was re-elected as Prime Minister in 2020. Therefore, many people were surprised by the sudden resignation of one of the world's most popular heads of government, Jacinda, before the end of her term.