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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Sachin Tendulkar named Global Ambassador for ICC World Cup

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The ICC on Tuesday named cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar as the ‘Global Ambassador’ for the ODI World Cup 2023. Sachin Tendulkar has had an enviable career when it comes to World Cups and has a record of playing in six 50-over World Cups throughout his decorated career. Sachin will walk out with the World Cup trophy before the opening match between England and New Zealand and will declare the tournament open.

Sachin Tendulkar was quoted as saying in a press release

“From being a ball boy in 1987 to representing the country in six editions, World Cups have always held a special place in my heart. Winning the World Cup in 2011 is the proudest moment of my cricketing journey,”

“With so many special teams and players set to compete hard in the World Cup here in India, I am excitedly looking forward to this fantastic tournament. Marquee events like the World Cup seed dreams in young minds, I hope this edition too inspires young girls and boys to pick up sports and represent their countries at the highest level,” he added.

The grandest Cricket World Cup ever will also witness a dazzling cast of ICC ambassadors which includes West Indies legend Vivian Richards, South Africa’s AB de Villiers, England’s World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan, Australia’s Aaron Finch, Sri Lankan spinning legend Muttiah Muralitharan, New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, India’s all-rounder Suresh Raina and women’s team ex-captain Mithali Raj and Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez.

Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager, Marketing & Communications, said: “It’s a real honour to have Sachin as our Global Ambassador as we celebrate the one-day game and get set for what we know is going to be the biggest Men’s Cricket World Cup ever. “He is joined by nine fellow legends of the game who will bring the fans closer to the action and we can’t wait for it all to begin.”

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 starts tomorrow, October 5th  with the previous edition finalists England and New Zealand playing each other in the opening match at the world’s largest cricketing stadium, i.e, Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 1,32,000 people. Notably, the final of the World Cup will also be played here on the 19th of November 2023.

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