Lok Sabha passes NCT Bill which will strip Delhi govt of powers

The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha on Monday amidst strong opposition from the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party.

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which seeks to give more powers to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor. Passage of GNCTD amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today is an insult to the people of Delhi. The Bill effectively takes away powers from those who were voted by people and gives powers to run Delhi to those who were defeated. BJP has cheated the people The NCT Bill was passed in the Lower House amidst strong opposition from Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party which said that the legislation is "unconstitutional". According to the bill, the "government" in Delhi means the "Lieutenant Governor".