Arvind Kejriwal: In his effort to drum up support in his battle against Centre, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal sought a meeting with Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. He is in an all-out war against Centre over the executive order on the control of Delhi bureaucrats.
“Sought time this morning to meet Congress President Kharge ji and Rahul Gandhi ji to seek Congress support in Parliament against undemocratic and unconstitutional ordinance passed by the BJP government and also to discuss the general assault on the federal structure and prevailing political situation,” Kejriwal tweeted.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief has been meeting with leaders of various opposition parties to gain enough support to try and defeat the Centre’s bill on the control of Delhi bureaucrats in Rajya Sabha.
Govt plans to bring bill in monsoon session
The government plans to bring a bill in the monsoon session of Parliament to replace the ordinance passed last week to override a recent Supreme Court order. The SC order said the elected government in Delhi, not the Centre, has control over the transfer and appointments of bureaucrats.
The Centre’s ordinance created a National Capital Civil Services Authority to decide on postings and transfers of bureaucrats serving in Delhi. It includes the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary and the Principal Home Secretary as members, but the final arbiter is the Lieutenant Governor, who reports to the Centre.
Kejriwal on mission to solicit Opposition support
Kejriwal has launched a nationwide mission to solicit support for his fight against the Centre. He has so far met with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, NCP leader Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray.
Several parties have come out in AAP’s support, accusing the ruling BJP at the Centre of trying to subvert the constitution and endangering democracy.
The Congress has, however, said it will consult with its regional leaders on whether to support AAP. The party is its rival in states like Delhi and Bengal.
AAP leader’s outreach to the Congress is significant in view of the ongoing efforts to forge unity among opposition parties against the BJP before 2024 elections.
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