Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said it was a “sad day for democracy” after the Rajya Sabha passed the National Capital...
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said it was a “sad day for democracy” after the Rajya Sabha passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Amendment Bill, 2021. The Bill aims to give more powers to the lieutenant governor of Delhi.
“RS [Rajya Sabha] passes GNCTD [Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi] amendment Bill. Sad day for Indian democracy,” he tweeted. “We will continue our struggle to restore power back to people. Whatever be the obstacles, we will continue doing good work. Work will neither stop nor slow down.”
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also called it a “dark day” for democracy. “The rights of the government elected by the people of Delhi have been taken away and handed over to LG,” he said on Twitter. “Look at the irony, the Parliament was used to assassinate democracy which is called the temple of our democracy. People of Delhi will fight against this dictatorship #BJPFearsKejriwal.”
The Bill was passed after the members voted through division slips, with 83 voting in favour and 45 against the motion. MPs opposing the Bill, including Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge, walked out of the house right after voting.
The controversial Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid protests from the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party.
