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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Russia-Ukraine War: Wagner boss claims Rostov and threatens to march on Moscow

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Head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigrozhin, has issued a bold threat, stating that his fighters now have control over military buildings and the airport in Rostov and are prepared to march on Moscow.

Prigrozhin has alleged that poor military leadership and the unnecessary deaths of thousands of Russian soldiers are the responsibility of Sergei Shoigu, the Russian Defence Minister, and Valery Gerasimov, the head of the Russian military. He claims that if these officials are handed over to him, he will return control of Rostov to the Russian government.

In a video captured in the center of Rostov, Prigrozhin, dressed in military attire and armed, declared, “Until they are no more, we will stay here, blocking the city of Rostov, and then we will go to Moscow.” Rostov serves as the primary military headquarters for top Russian commanders involved in the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.

The footage also revealed heavily armed fighters wearing Wagner badges freely roaming the city and assuming defensive positions. Prigrozhin emphasized, “We are not running away. We came to stop the shame of the country in which we live. We are saving Russia.”

In response to these developments, Russia’s FSB security services have initiated a criminal case against Prigrozhin for inciting armed rebellion. However, he has denied any involvement in a coup attempt.

The situation in Rostov highlights the escalating tensions surrounding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Prigrozhin’s actions further complicate the already complex dynamics at play, as his Wagner mercenary group operates as a proxy force with alleged ties to the Russian government.

As the situation unfolds, the international community closely watches the developments and their potential impact on regional stability.

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