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Lok Sabha Passes Bill Enhancing Delhi L-G's Power; Opposition Oppose

The Lok Sabha, on March 23, passed the Centre-promulgated Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021, bestowing extensive authority to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor. Calling the move derogatory to India's federal structure, the Opposition MPs denounced the move while necessitating the bill's transfer to the Select Committee. Conversely, Minister G Kishan Reddy maintained that the legislation intends to settle… read-more

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 - 04:50 PM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

Tags: lok sabha, NCT Bill, Centre, Delhi L-G, Opposition, Delhi Government , G Kishan Reddy

Courtesy: The Tribune

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AAP To Hold Protest Against NCT Bill; Claims BJP's Attempt to Diminish Govt

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

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 - 06:06 PM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

Tags: AAP, CM Arvind Kejriwal, Centre, BJP, Delhi Lieutenant Governor, bill, NCT Bill

Courtesy: India.com