A new tussle started between the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the inauguration of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprasth University in East Delhi.

Delhi education minister, Atishi had announced the inauguration of the university by the Delhi CM which prompted the Delhi LG to issue a statement saying, “Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal himself was aware of the fact that the L-G was scheduled to inaugurate the campus. In fact, they were also aware that they were supposed to be present in the function as Guest of Honour and distinguished guest, as desired by the L-G and had also consented to it.”

“Moreover, even on the day when Atishi made this claim in a press conference, i.e. 06.06.2023, earlier during the day, the VC of GGSIPU had announced on stage at the Convocation of GGSIPU, where Atishi was present as a Guest of Honour, that the East Campus of the University was scheduled to be inaugurated by the Lt. Governor on 08.06.2023,” it added.  

Reacting to this Delhi education minister, Atishi said that the L-G should not forget that education, higher education and technical education are all transferred subjects.

Even Delhi minister Saurabh Bhardwaj reacted to this, saying that the L-G should focus on inauguration of buildings which come under Police, Land and Public order.

“The construction of this campus started when he (VK Saxena) was not the L-G. Manish Sisodia started this work and our elected government took it further. It is strange now for the L-G to say that he was asked by officials to inaugurate the university campus,” Bhardwaj said.

“At this rate, the L-G could say tomorrow that he would inaugurate Saurabh Bhardwaj’s office. That’s why L-G has kept all officers under his control and wants to keep it going. The CM is the one vested with the moral authority to inaugurate the campus. Such thoughts should not even come to the L-G’s mind,” he added.

Tensions have been rising between the Delhi L-G and Delhi CM for the past few years over various matters. Notably, in May this year a Supreme Court judgement had ruled that the Delhi government had powers over civil services in the Delhi after which the Centre had brought in an ordinance regarding civil services giving more power to the L-G, creating more friction between the two posts.

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Lord Hanuman chosen as official mascot for 2023 Asian athletics championships

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Lord Hanuman, a revered figure in Hinduism and beloved by Indians, has been selected as the official mascot for the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships. This grand track and field event, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Asian Athletics Association, will be held in Bangkok from July 12 to 16.

The decision to choose Lord Hanuman as the mascot holds great significance. Known as one of the most venerated deities in India, Lord Hanuman also holds a prominent presence in Thai culture. Depicted in the traditional Thai visual art style, the mascot represents the fusion of Hindu mythology and Thai heritage.

The popularity of Lord Hanuman in Thailand can be traced back to the epic tale of Ramayan, known in Thailand as ‘Ramakien’. This timeless piece of literature and drama has captivated Thai audiences for centuries and has had a profound influence on Thai society, including the royal family. In fact, the Thai royal family draws inspiration from the epic, with their original kingdom named ‘Ayutthaya’ after ‘Ayodhya’ and each Thai king adopting the ceremonial title of King Rama with current monarch Maha Vajiralongkorn being known as ‘King Rama X.’ Indian epic Ramayan written by Valmiki made it to various Southeast Asian countries because of the influence of Hinduism in these cultures, including Thailand.

The Asian Athletics Association wrote about how Lord Hanuman is the epitome of loyalty and courage on its official website. “As Hanuman exhibits extraordinary abilities in (Lord) Rama’s service, including speed, strength, courage, and wisdom … Hanuman’s greatest ability is, in fact, his incredibly staunch loyalty and devotion,” the continental body penned. The mascot signifies various essential traits of the participating athletes. “The 25th Asian Athletics Championships 2023 logo indicates the athletes participating in the games, skills, teamwork of athletes, showcase of athleticism, dedication, and sportsmanship,” the athletes’ body wrote.



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