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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Large Protest by Bangladesh Nationalist Party Causes Stir in Dhaka’s Paltan District

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has staged a massive protest in Dhaka’s Paltan area ahead of the general elections scheduled for January 7. Protestors chanted slogans in Bengali, highlighting that elections are not mere child’s play.

The BNP issued a call for a 48-hour nationwide ‘hartal’ (general strike) to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s “illegal government.” The BNP decided to boycott the general election under former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, advocating for an interim non-party, neutral government to oversee the election. The second day of the strike coincides with tomorrow’s election, which has already garnered global attention.

BNP Joint Senior Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programs in a virtual press briefing, stating that the hartal will begin at 6 am (local time) today and end at 6 am (local time) on Monday. The Liberal Democratic Party also announced a 48-hour strike for the same reason. This will be the fifth spell of hartals by the BNP and like-minded parties since October 29. Opposition parties implemented nationwide blockades for 23 days in 12 phases over the period.

Bangladesh’s BNP leader has urged people to boycott the upcoming one-sided election, citing potential trouble in the country. The 12-party alliance marched in the capital’s Paltan area, distributing anti-poll leaflets and holding a rally in front of the National Press Club. BNP Standing Committee Member Abdul Moyeen Khan criticized the Awami League government for cheating the people and said it would have to step down

. Awami League President Sheikh Hasina urged people to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming election to prove democracy prevails in Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina’s final campaign speech before the January 7 national election to form the country’s 12th parliament was televised.

Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has announced her intention to seek another five-year term in office to ensure sustainable development, improve living standards, and build a smart, developed Bangladesh free from hunger and poverty. She cited Sunkanta Bhattacharya’s poem Udayachal as a reference.

During her three consecutive terms, Bangladesh has maintained a democratic trend and stability, focusing on building a welfare-oriented society based on equality and justice. Hasina believes that if she can form the government again, she can continue implementing her programs and improve living conditions.

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