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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Bajrang Punia returns Padma Shri after Brij Bhushan’s aide becomes WFI Chief

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Just a day after Rio Olympics medalist, Sakshi Malik, announced her departure from the wrestling world, Tokyo Olympics medalist Bajrang Punia, made a shocking decision. He returned his Padma Shri award.

In a video posted on X, he was on his way to Prime Minister Modi’s residence in Delhi to return the award amid the ongoing dispute between the former Wrestling President of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and wrestlers. However, Delhi Police stopped him at Karthavya Path in Central Delhi, leading the star wrestler to leave the award stranded on the footpath.

An hour earlier, Punia had written a letter to the Prime Minister. He shared it on X, explaining his decision to return his award was a protest against the election of Sanjay Singh as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. 

“When I think about this day, these medals and awards hurt me. Why were we even recognized when we couldn’t protect our fellow wrestlers? I feel unsuitable for this award. The Wrestling Federation of India should support, not push athletes into retirement,” said Punia.

The controversy blew up when it turned out that Sanjay Singh was a close aide to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and former Wrestling Federation of India chief. Allegations of sexual harassment had led to the removal of Brij Bhushan. Seven female wrestlers, including a minor, had reported instances of molestation and inappropriate demands. Despite this controversy, Singh was still elected, supported by Bhushan. 

Not everyone supported Punia’s decision. Some social media users criticized him for “insulting” the Padma Shri medal. They urged him to return the financial rewards he received too, arguing that it spoke volumes about his respect for the nation. 

“Bajrang Punia threw Padma Shri Award medal on the footpath near PM house, he didn’t throw the money/cheque received with it though. Padma Awards belong to our country but not to any government. Such people don’t even hesitate to insult the country for their political benefits,” one user wrote.

Punia wasn’t alone in expressing his dissatisfaction. Sakshi Malik, a wrestling icon and co-protester against former WFI president Brij Bhushan, announced she was quitting wrestling due to Bhushan’s close aide, Sanjay Singh, being elected the new president. Clearly emotional, Malik broke down during her press conference announcing her retirement. 

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