AAP and Congress should not politicise Delhi LG Najeeb Jung's resignation, Union Minister Rijiju has said
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today criticised the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress for "doing politics" over the resignation of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung.
"I don't know what problems AAP and Congress have. When Najeeb Jung was working, they were demanding resignation. Now since he has resigned, they are questioning why he has resigned. Should Mr Jung have resigned by taking permission from AAP and Congress?," Mr Rijiju said.
The Minister of State for Home said Aam Aadmi Party and Congress leaders have no locus standi to ask questions. He asked the two parties "to give up doing politics" over Mr Jung's resignation.
Mr Rijiju also refused to speculate on the reasons behind Mr Jung's resignation saying only he could answer why.
Raising questions over Mr Jung's sudden resignation, Delhi Congress Chief Ajay Maken had demanded that the Centre should explain the reasons behind his "unceremonious exit", saying there is more to it than meets the eye.
The Aam Aadmi Party had alleged that Mr Jung worked under the "influence" of the Central government and questioned whether the power tussle between the Centre and Delhi government will continue even after the appointment of a new LG.
"Modi government promotes its people. We hope he gets a better posting after this. I am unhappy that his tenure was disgraceful. Now that he has gone, good luck to him."
"Najeeb Jung's behaviour was not his. He was under the influence of someone. We hope the next LG gives priority to issues concerning people and does not work under anyone's influence," AAP's Kumar Vishwas alleged.