Published 19:56 IST, October 6th 2024
Arvind Kejriwal Promises To Make Delhi ‘LG Free’, says ‘This Will Happen During…’
Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal vowed to end the the "LG rule" in Delhi while promising that Delhi will become a state during his lifetime.
New Delhi: Reminding the people of Delhi over the Aam Aadmi Party’s statehood promise, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday vowed to end the 'Lieutenant Governor's administrative form' of system running in the national capital.
Kejriwal added that Delhi will be free from “LG Raj” during his lifetime.
“Delhi Will Become LG Free In My Lifetime”
"There is no democracy in Delhi; it's under LG's rule," Kejriwal alleged at ‘Janta Ki Adalat’ public event.
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"If by mistake you vote for the BJP , all your six benefits will vanish," the former chief minister warned.
He further claimed that if the BJP comes to power, services such as the DTC, government schools, and hospitals would be handed over to private companies.
"No one in Haryana is letting them enter their villages. People are resisting them," Kejriwal said.
Arvind Kejriwal resigned from his role as Chief Minister, paving the way for Atishi to take over the position.
Atishi took the oath of office as Chief Minister of Delhi on September 22, following her appointment as successor by AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal .
In a heartfelt gesture, she placed an empty chair next to her own, stating, "This chair belongs to Arvind Kejriwal . Today, as I assume the role of CM, I feel the same pain in my heart as Bharat ji did. Just as Bharat ji worked while keeping Lord Shri Ram's sandals close, I will serve as CM for the next four months."
She expressed confidence that Kejriwal would return as Delhi's Chief Minister in the upcoming assembly elections.
At 43, Atishi became the third woman to hold the position, following in the footsteps of Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit.
Updated 19:56 IST, October 6th 2024