CM Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi government on May 23 extended the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown in the state for one more week. It also said the unlocking process in the national capital may begin from May 31. However, the unlocking has been made subjected to a decline in COVID cases and people's adherence to all protocols. Meanwhile, Delhi recorded 1,600 new cases of covid-19 on May 23, its lowest daily-tally since March 1, 2021.… read-more

Delhi's L-G Anil Baijal became the new government in Delhi after the Centre notified the amended Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 on April 27. Passed by Parliament recently, the controversial act limiting the powers mandates the Delhi government to take L-G’s opinion before any executive order. While Centre touted it as step to promote executive-legislature harmony, CM Kejriwal called it a betrayal of… read-more

People in Delhi flocked to liquor stores to stock up for the week-long lockdown while completely ignoring the social distancing norms. The news became talk of the town after several photos surfaced on the internet showing long queues of people in front of liquor stores. The people argued that although the Delhi government has assured that several essential services will remain operative, there was no clarity over the liquor stores.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, rebuking the Rajya Sabha's endorsement of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill on March 24, stated it was a "sad day" for democracy. Terming the Centre's move an "unconstitutional" attempt, the AAP has indicated to approach the Supreme Court against the development. Following the Lok Sabha's assent to the contentious bill, the Rajya Sabha, despite Congress's walkout, passed the bill… read-more

The Aam Aadmi Party government has decided to protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on March 17, opposing the Centre's bill conferring extensive powers to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor. The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 obligates the Delhi government to take L-G's ratification before any executive action. Labelling the move as BJP's attempt to dwindle AAP's administration, the cabinet, MLAs, MPs and councillors will… read-more