LG VK Saxena
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The correspondence between Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday increased tension. In a letter sent to the Chief Minister, the Lieutenant Governor has termed the political situation after the Supreme Court verdict as chaotic.
According to the Lt Governor, since the decision of the Constitutional Bench, the Delhi government and ministers are taking decisions in a hurry, ignoring the rules and procedures and intimidating and threatening the officials. In his letter, the Lieutenant Governor has also specifically mentioned the name of Saurabh Bhardwaj, Minister of Services Department.
At the same time, in the reply letter, the Chief Minister said that the language of the Lieutenant Governor’s letter is of war. If Saurabh has made any mistake, then the Lieutenant Governor can be called and scolded, but he should allow the elected government to do the work of the people of Delhi.
In the letter, the Lieutenant Governor has written that since the Supreme Court’s decision, the Delhi government and ministers, especially Saurabh Bhardwaj of the Services Department, have been involved in unconstitutional, shameless, intimidating and disrespectful acts. Referring to the conversation he had with the Chief Minister soon after the decision was announced, the Lt Governor has written that after studying the decision, he will get the officials to follow it. For this, he had asked to give two to three days’ time.
Along with this, it was also said that the Chief Minister can talk to him over the phone. The Lieutenant Governor has further written that with the increase in powers, the responsibilities also increase. In such a situation, ethical and constitutional procedures should be followed by the government. Despite this, the Chief Minister and the Ministers, in a dramatic and complicated manner, hastily started creating ruckus on the orders of the court. The rules have also been ignored in this. Constant media pressure is also being created, so that the recommendations of the Minister (Services) are implemented without thinking. For this, the officers were threatened, so that they would support the arbitrariness of the ministers.
LG raised questions on recent developments
- From what has come to the fore during a week, it can be said that the government is facing the brunt of the apathetic, organized and arbitrariness of the political executive.
- The Constitution of India mandates the administration to follow the rules and procedures to follow the provisions. The officers have to discharge the duty to the maximum extent possible under the provisions.
- Detailing the misbehavior meted out to service officers over two decades, cited lack of professional experiences. The officers were forced to sign on the dictation given by Services Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj. Two members of the Civil Services Board have been accused of exerting undue influence in order to remove the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government. It becomes clear on 16 May. At times, pressures have also been created for the approval of the unfair and inappropriate.
Ashish More accused the minister of bullying
Ashish More has questioned the behavior of departmental minister Saurabh Bhardwaj. Accusing the minister of harassment and ignoring rules, More has sent a complaint letter along with the Chief Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor and the Union Home Ministry. In the letter, More has also said that a woman IAS officer of her department is also upset with the minister’s behavior and will complain to the higher authorities. It has been alleged in the letter that both the officers belong to the Scheduled Castes. Despite pressure to sign the minister’s dictation, More refused. The secretary has also demanded security.
More can say anything: Bhardwaj
Saurabh Bhardwaj said on the allegation of harassment of Services Secretary Ashish More that he can say anything. What can I do on this? It is on record that on May 11, the minister gave the order and More went saying that he would follow the order by 3 pm, but disappeared. A letter was sent to him, but his wife said that he was not inside the house, even though he was inside.
Chief Secretary threatened to kill: Bhardwaj
New Delhi. After meeting the Lieutenant Governor, Saurabh Bhardwaj said that the Lieutenant Governor has complained to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar. It is alleged that till 9.30 pm on May 16, he kept waiting for the Chief Secretary for the Civil Services Board meeting. During this, a message was also sent to the Chief Secretary on mobile. When the Chief Secretary returned around 9:30 in the night, he came to the cabin and threatened to kill him. The Lieutenant Governor has said to take action on this. Bureau
Delhiites have hopes, let Lt Governor work: CM
Kejriwal wrote a letter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena saying that the people of Delhi have given us the majority to work. Let us work Received your letter today, am shocked to read it. Seeing the language used in this, it seems that you want to fight. The people of Delhi were waiting for justice for many years. After a long struggle of many years, the people of Delhi have got justice from the Honorable Supreme Court. The people of Delhi have a lot of expectations from us. We have to make Delhi the number one city in the world. If Saurabh said something wrong, I cannot accept it. Saurabh is such a calm and gentle person, but even if he says something to anyone, he is your younger brother, call him and scold him.
