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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Rahul Gandhi’s convoy stopped by police

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was going from Imphal to Bishnupur, the police stopped Rahul Gandhi’s convoy on the way. Refused to go ahead. Rahul Gandhi was able to move only about 20 km from Imphal.

Congress workers protested. On the other hand, there was a protest against Rahul Gandhi in Manipur. The protesters displayed protest posters and raised slogans of Rahul Gandhi going back.

The police released tear gas shells. There were many Congressmen in Rahul Gandhi’s convoy. After which Rahul Gandhi returned to Imphal. Rahul Gandhi had a two-day tour of Manipur today.

He plans to visit the violence-affected areas as well as meet with several civil society representatives.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s convoy is returning to Imphal after the police did not allow it to proceed further. Bishnupur SP told that no one including Rahul can be allowed to go ahead. Their safety is our priority. There has been arson and the situation was worse last night as well.

Meanwhile, some Congress workers tried to break the barricading. On which the police removed the crowd leaving tear gas shells. Rahul Gandhi had planned to stay in Manipur on 29 and 30 June. Apart from this, Rahul Gandhi was to interact with representatives of civil society in Imphal and Churachandpur, the capital of Manipur.

Stopping Rahul Gandhi’s convoy is unacceptable – Mallikarjun Kharge

Expressing protest, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that stopping Rahul Gandhi’s convoy is unacceptable. Peace is needed in Manipur, not conflict, he said.

Congress General Secretary’s objection

Expressing objection, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said that Rahul Gandhi’s convoy was stopped by the police near Bishnupur. The police are not in a position to permit us. People are standing on both sides of the road to shake hands with Rahul Gandhi. We are not able to understand why they have stopped us.

KC Venugopal further said that I do not know why the police are not permitting us. This visit of Rahul Gandhi is only for meeting the affected people. We travelled about 20.25 km but there was no roadblock anywhere. Rahul Gandhi is sitting inside the car. I don’t know who instructed the local police.

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