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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US Defense announced additional $175 million in security assistance to Ukraine

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The US Department of Defense has announced up to $175 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine to counter Russia’s unwarranted advances. The package includes air defense equipment, artillery rounds, and anti-tank weapons.

This marks the 46th removal of equipment from the DoD inventory for Ukraine through August 2021 and demonstrates the US commitment to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken emphasized the need for Ukraine to have everything it needs for successful retaliation and a strong deterrent and defensive ability to prevent future aggression.

The latest tranche is part of the $6.2 billion in presidential drawdown authorization restored in June following a reassessment of the total value of commodities already held in Ukraine. As of the end of last month, about $5.75 billion was left in the restored funds. The Biden administration has pledged more than $43 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

Assistance is provisioned to draw down existing US stockpiles and through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, the authorization under which the US produces capabilities from industry and partners. The Biden administration has pledged to extend support to Ukraine as long as necessary to counter Russian aggression, and the US continues to participate in international coalitions supporting Ukrainian forces. Pentagon officials have pledged to continue supporting Ukraine while maintaining US readiness.

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