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BJP-AAP ‘blame game’ ends, they should start development of Delhi: Ajay Maken

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The Supreme Court verdict on the power tussle between the Delhi government and the Centre had done away with all the possibilities of a “blame game” between the BJP and the AAP and the two parties should now ensure that the development of the national capital, which was “stalled” for years, started again, the Congress said today.

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court today held that Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal did not have independent decision-making powers and that he was bound to act on the aid and advice of the council of ministers.

“Since the apex court has clarified about the powers in Delhi, we hope that the development, which has been stalled ever since the Congress was voted out of power over four years ago, will start again,” Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken told PTI.

He said the LG and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should stop the “blame game” now and develop Delhi as the Congress did during its 15-year rule (1998-2013).

The Supreme Court decision is a major victory for the Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, which has been in a constant tug of war with the LG over the power wielded by the two branches of the executive.

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L-G can oppose the anti constitutional decisions of ‘Naxalite type people’: Subramanian Swamy

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New Delhi | Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) MP Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the tussle between the center and AAP led Delhi government over the administrative control of the national capital.

Speaking to media, the Rajya Sabha MP said, “Yes what SC said is correct that LG must respect Delhi cabinet decisions.” However, he further added that, if any “anti-national security or anti-constitutional decision is taken, which they are capable of taking, as they are Naxalite type people, then LG can oppose.”

The Apex court bench today held that Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal does not have independent decision-making powers, and is bound to act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. The judgement pronounced in the court by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, who was heading a five-judge Constitution bench, also held that the LG cannot act as an “obstructionist”.

The Supreme Court in its verdict said that except for three issues, including land and law and order, the Delhi government has the power to legislate and govern on other issues. The LG needs to work harmoniously with the Council of Ministers and an attempt should be made to settle the difference of opinion with discussions, the bench added.

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