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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Pakistan puts on India for conducive environment for talks

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India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MOE) has accused Pakistan of failing to create an atmosphere free of terror and hostility for talks, putting the onus on New Delhi to create an environment conducive to dialogue and peace in the region.

Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch emphasized the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India taking place in an environment free from the coercion and belligerence that India continues to display in the region.

The FO’s statement came in response to the Indian ministry’s recent comments on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s speech, in which he said Pakistan was ready to talk to its neighbour, provided the neighbour is serious about talking about serious issues. The FO believes that it is important for Pakistan and India to engage in dialogue in an environment free from coercion and belligerence, as India continues to display in the region.

Experts argue that both sides have achieved their respective political gains in the past and want to continue doing so in the future. Senior political analyst Javed Siddiqui said that hatred between the two countries has overpowered any hope and desire for peace or similar initiative taken through a considered decision by both sides.

External interference, pressuring both sides to sit at the table, becomes part of a foreign policy campaign. Sadly, counter-rhetoric from both sides has been going on for years and has now acquired a reputation of rhetorical and symbolic value for the people.

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