Arvind Kejriwal said that Nitish Kumar has given him “full support” on the issue.
New Delhi:
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on a mission to unite opposition parties against the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, today went to Delhi and met Arvind Kejriwal, who has proposed a Rajya Sabha “plan” that could be a “semi-final”. Is. “Before the general elections. Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was also present in the meeting.
calling and bringing the center Ordinance bypassing a major order of the Supreme Court In favor of the AAP-led government being “unconstitutional”, Mr Kejriwal said Nitish Kumar has given him “full support” on the issue, and they will fight it together.
Together we will fight the injustice done to Delhi by the central government. I have requested that if all non-BJP opposition parties come together, the ordinance can be defeated in Rajya Sabha as a bill. If this move is lost in the upper house it will be a semi-final. The message will go across the country that BJP will not be able to make a comeback in 2024.
Criticizing the Centre’s move, Nitish Kumar questioned how they could snatch power from an elected government.
“The Supreme Court has given Delhi government the right to work, how can you take it away? It is surprising. We are with them (AAP) and will hold more meetings. We are trying to unite more and more opposition parties. and run a countrywide campaign about it.” He said, “An attempt is being made to create discord among people, which is wrong.”Mr. Kumar further said that he is meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee day after tomorrow.
Tejashwi Yadav described the Centre’s move as a “threat to democracy”. “They are trying to change the constitution. We will not let that happen,” he said.
The Center has justified the ordinance by saying that the dual authority and responsibility of the national capital would jeopardize the security and affect the coordination required for the administration of the country.
Senior government officials told NDTV Five most important factors influencing the Centre’s decision,
“Having central control over Delhi’s administration will help the Center better engage with embassies and other diplomatic bodies of foreign countries, and ensure that “national interests take precedence over local interests,” the Centre’s rationale stated in.
Official sources said he took extensive feedback from bureaucrats, especially those working in Delhi. “Many people have told us how they are unable to work efficiently and are often accused of favoring the Centre,” he said.