New Delhi: Atishi, a outstanding chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Minister within the Delhi Government, issued a powerful warning to the BJP-led central authorities on Thursday relating to the potential of imposition of President’s Rule within the nationwide capital. She unequivocally acknowledged that any such transfer wouldn’t solely violate authorized and constitutional norms but additionally defy the democratic mandate bestowed upon the AAP by the folks of Delhi. “Let me warn the BJP that imposing President’s rule in Delhi will be illegal, unconstitutional and against the mandate of the people of Delhi. The people of Delhi have given a clear mandate to Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party,” the AAP chief stated.
#WATCH | Delhi Minister & AAP chief Atishi says, “Let me warn the BJP that imposing President’s rule in Delhi will be illegal, unconstitutional and against the mandate of the people of Delhi. The people of Delhi have given a clear mandate to Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party.” pic.twitter.com/IbcVTnpkNK
— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2024
In her assertion, Atishi pointed to current actions, together with a letter from the Lieutenant Governor to the Union Home Secretary, as indicative of a broader conspiracy aimed toward destabilizing the democratically elected authorities of Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi. She highlighted what she perceived as a ”deliberate lack of cooperation” from the central authorities officers in Delhi, suggesting a coordinated effort to facilitate the imposition of the President’s Rule.
“Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested in a fake case and that too without any proof because there is a conspiracy to topple the elected govt of Delhi. when we see a few things from the past, it shows that there has been a well-thought conspiracy going on. No officers are being posted in Delhi, no transfer postings within Delhi, and officers have stopped attending the meetings since the elections were announced. For the last week, the LG has been writing baseless letters to MHA and the CM’s personal secretary has also been removed. This all shows the conspiracy that is going on to topple the Delhi govt,” Atishi stated.
#WATCH | Delhi Minister & AAP chief Atishi says, “Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested in a fake case and that too without any proof because there is a conspiracy to topple the elected govt of Delhi. when we see a few things from the past, it shows that there has been a… pic.twitter.com/kcGcqRIpde
— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2024
Atishi additionally raised issues relating to the perceived double requirements throughout the Election Commission, alleging discrepancies within the Commission’s responsiveness to complaints filed by totally different political events. She emphasised the necessity for impartiality and equity within the electoral course of to uphold the integrity of democratic establishments.
The catalyst for Atishi’s warning stemmed from a letter from the Lieutenant Governor’s workplace, which accused Delhi authorities ministers of failing to attend essential conferences convened to deal with urgent points corresponding to healthcare and public infrastructure. Atishi expressed dismay over the ministers’ absence and their obvious disregard for the gravity of the issues underneath dialogue.
The letter from the Lieutenant Governor’s workplace highlighted a healthcare disaster in Delhi, with shortages of primary medical provides reported at healthcare amenities. Atishi underscored the urgency of addressing these challenges and urged for collaborative efforts to make sure the well-being of Delhi’s residents.
The confrontation between the BJP-led centre and the Delhi authorities has intensified ever since CM Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21 in reference to a cash laundering probe referring to alleged irregularities within the now-cancelled Delhi excise coverage 2021-22.
