Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has returned the proposal despatched by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, searching for permission to attend a summit in Singapore, and suggested him to not attend the convention, which is basically for mayors.
In accordance with sources, Saxena identified that the ‘Eighth World Metropolis Summit & WCS Mayors Discussion board’ in Singapore will cowl features of city governance, which, in case of Delhi, are addressed by completely different civic our bodies such because the MCD, NDMC and DDA.
Sources mentioned L-G Saxena has underlined the truth that the Authorities of Nationwide Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) doesn’t have unique area over the problems corresponding with the theme of the convention and therefore it is not going to be acceptable for a CM to attend it.
The L-G’s Workplace mentioned it believes within the context of the WCS Sensible Metropolis Workshop that’s being organised as part of the convention, it has been identified that the Sensible Metropolis Undertaking in Delhi is being anchored by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
In accordance with sources, other than the above information, a CM attending such a convention may even set unhealthy priority.
Kejriwal on Sunday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought permission to attend the World Cities Summit in Singapore.
In his letter, Kejriwal mentioned, “The federal government of Singapore has invited us to current the Delhi mannequin on the international summit. Throughout the summit, the Delhi mannequin must be introduced in entrance of many large leaders of the world. In the present day the entire world desires to know in regards to the Delhi mannequin. This invitation is a matter of delight and honour for the nation.”
He additional mentioned he had not acquired any response from the Centre after he had written the letter on June 7.
In the meantime, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia mentioned on Thursday that his authorities will now strategy the exterior affairs ministry to hunt clearance for Kejriwal’s Singapore go to.
“The L-G has suggested Kejriwal to not attend the convention since it’s a convention of mayors. The chief ministers of different states have attended this convention prior to now. Even the prime minister goes for state-related points. That is imply politics at work. We are going to now strategy the Ministry of Exterior Affairs straight for political clearance and hope that they may settle for our request,” Sisodia mentioned throughout a briefing.
The World Cities Summit is a discussion board for leaders and trade specialists to handle the challenges of sustainable metropolis and to deliberate on built-in city options.
The summit might be held from July 31 to August 3.
(With inputs from Companies)
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