This move comes after months of investigations into the Delhi government's excise policy, which has been at the center of controversy and allegations of corruption.
Manish Sisodia was reacting to L-G Baijal referring to the Centre the Delhi govt's decision to choose lawyers for fighting cases related to the farmers' agitation.
The Kejriwal govt claimed that despite accepting all suggestions of the Centre, the LG "rejected" the scheme when it was sent to him for final approval and immediate rollout.
The GNCTD Bill negates the 2018 judgment of the Supreme Court and restores the Delhi High Court judgment, which had turned Delhi into a princely state.
Earlier, Rajya Sabha saw uproar by Opposition, which termed the bill as 'unconstitutional' and demanded that it be sent to a Select Committee for scrutiny.
Former IAS officers feel that while constitutional power should be with CM or elected government, given Delhi’s unique position and past record, it hasn’t worked.
Reports of the proposal come days after the L-G, last Friday, rejected the Kejriwal govt’s attempt to reopen hotels and weekly markets on a ‘trial basis’ under Unlock 3.
The meeting comes as coronavirus cases are rising rapidly in Delhi, where the tally has reached nearly 39,000 cases and the death toll rose to over 1,200.
Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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