Delhi L-G acting like tribal chieftain to appease his big boss: Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Wednesday slammed L-G V K Saxena, alleging he was acting like a "tribal chieftain to appease his big boss" by "interfering" in an elected government's work.

Addressing the Delhi Assembly on the third day of its session, Sisodia stressed that the Supreme Court has said the L-G or administrator is bound by the aid and advice of the elected government.

But let alone aid or advise, the L-G was not even consulting the government, he alleged, adding, "This is happening for the first time in the country."

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"According to Constitution, the decision on local governance has to be taken by states, not the Centre. Delhi L-G is not obeying Constitution or the decision of the Supreme Court's constitution bench," Sisodia alleged.

He said the Delhi L-G was not a tribal chieftain but was acting like one by not obeying Constitution or Supreme Court. "I urge Delhi L-G to not act like a tribal chieftain to appease his big boss, but to follow Constitution."

Sisodia alleged the nomination of aldermen in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi by L-G was "unconstitutional" and accused him of changing the proposal of the city government, instead of expressing his opinion on it.

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"Instead of paying attention to law and order, Delhi Police and land encroachment, the L-G is interfering in an elected government's work," he added.

On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal used the Hindi proverb "begaani shaadi mein Abdullah deewana" to hit out at L-G VK Saxena, questioning his authority with a "he is not my headmaster" jibe.