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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US Announces $345 Million in military aid to Taiwan

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The US has announced a $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. Under this, many types of weapons, anti-aircraft systems and deadly drones are included. The dragon is furious when Taiwan receives US military aid. Taiwan has been China’s sore vein since the beginning. After this, China openly opposes any foreign relations with Taiwan. China has already warned the US about providing military aid to Taiwan. However, seeing the preparations of the Chinese Army in recent times, there is a possibility of an attack on Taiwan.

US President Joe Biden’s administration said the military package to Taiwan would include defence supplies, military education and training. The White House announcement did not elaborate on the weapons or equipment to be provided, but media reports quoted the official as saying the supplies included portable air defence systems and reconnaissance equipment. Taiwan had handed over the list to the Biden administration several months ago regarding the purchase of these weapons. It also included the Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.

On the American announcement, China has given a strong reaction and said that if needed, we are not going to back down from including Taiwan by force. Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for the Chinese embassy in Washington, said the US should stop selling arms to Taiwan and stop creating new factors that could lead to tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has also expressed strong displeasure over the US giving arms to Taiwan. The Ministry has threatened that America is playing with fire, in which it can burn itself.

The US does not officially recognize Taiwan. Currently, only 13 countries in the world accept Taiwan as a country. However, Taiwan is connected to countries around the world by the name of Trade Office, which includes India. Seeing Taiwan’s foreign connectivity, China has intensified military intrusion. Chinese fighter aircraft and warships are continuously infiltrating Taiwan. For this reason, Taiwan is busy increasing its security. Meanwhile, China conducted a major military exercise near Taiwan earlier this month.

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