Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns on Monday, asserting the emergence of a "grave constitutional crisis" in the national capital, citing reports of officers expressing reluctance to carry out their duties purportedly under the influence of "intimidation and coercion" from the BJP.
During his address at the Delhi assembly, Kejriwal highlighted the inherent challenges stemming from Delhi's incomplete statehood status, which confers significant authority to the central government, currently led by a different political entity. According to Kejriwal, this divergence in governance objectives impedes the effective functioning of the elected Delhi government, which faces resistance in executing its mandates.
Kejriwal underscored a specific instance wherein the implementation of a one-time settlement scheme aimed at rectifying water bills encountered obstacles, allegedly due to the obstructionist stance adopted by certain officials. He further alleged that these officers were subject to external pressures exerted by the BJP, thereby hindering the smooth execution of the proposed scheme.
Despite Kejriwal's assertions, the BJP has yet to issue any immediate response to these allegations.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the reluctance exhibited by officials to discharge their duties has escalated into a significant constitutional predicament for Delhi, necessitating urgent intervention to address the impasse.
In light of these developments, Kejriwal appealed to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to facilitate the expeditious clearance of the one-time settlement scheme, emphasizing its potential to benefit approximately 10.5 lakh families.
