The Union government today tabled the contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha, seeking to replace an ordinance related to the control of services in the national capital.
The proposed legislation, which has brought the Delhi government and the Centre at loggerheads, empowers the Delhi Lieutenant Governor to have a final say in recommendations regarding the transfer and posting of Delhi government officials, received the nod of the Union Cabinet on July 25.
Tabled by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, the legislation will reverse the effect of the Supreme Court verdict in May that gave the Delhi government power over administrative services.
The Opposition has been protesting against the Ordinance since the beginning of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Here are the Live Updates on Parliament Monsoon Session:
#WATCH | Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "We will take decisions following the framework of the Constitution. Home Ministry has properly constituted this bill (Delhi Ordinance). The entire country has supported PM Modi and BJP and the govt of India is also... pic.twitter.com/15XIglRd2x
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#WATCH | On the Govt of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "...We will all oppose this as today it is happening in Delhi, tomorrow it can happen in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana or Odisha. This is... pic.twitter.com/97W7giMGGh
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#WATCH | On the Govt of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, AAP MP Raghav Chadha, says "This will change democracy into 'babucracy' in Delhi. All the powers of the elected govt will be taken from them and given to the LG appointed by BJP. This bill... pic.twitter.com/jtI8gLCRbo
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#WATCH | Delhi: Congress leader K Suresh on Delhi Ordinance Bill, says, "We have clearly said that we have taken a decision to strongly oppose the Delhi Ordinance Bill." pic.twitter.com/VYZucSBE0V
- ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2023