Lok Sabha nod to bill identifying Delhi ‘govt’ with LG | India News – Times of India
Amid strong opposition from AAP and Congress, Lok Sabha on Monday passed the bill that makes it clear that the “government” in Delhi means the “lieutenant governor”.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 also makes it mandatory for Delhi government to take the opinion of the LG before any executive action.
While CM Arvind Kejriwal called the bill’s passage an “insult” to the people of Delhi, Congress MP Manish Tewari said it was “unconstitutional”. Union MoS Home G Kishan Reddy said the bill was necessary to end ambiguity and will enhance the efficiency of the administration.
