BJP seeks to drastically curtail powers of Delhi govt through new bill: Kejriwal
The Hindu
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday accused the BJP of seeking to drastically curtail the powers of his elected government through a new bill in the Lok Sabha.
He also said that the bill is “contrary to Constitution Bench judgement”. The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021, that seeks to give more powers to Delhi lieutenant-governor (L-G), will be introduced in the Lower House on Monday.More Related News
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