Lucknow: Seeking support from the opposition parties on the ordinance brought by the union government regarding transfer, posting and vigilance in Delhi, the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reached Lucknow on Wednesday to meet Samajwadi Party Chief AkhileshYadav. The Aam Adami Party (AAP) Chief was accompanied by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.
During a meeting with the Delhi & Punjab CM, the SP Chief extended his full support in the battle against the ordinance and said that his party would oppose it in the Rajya Sabha. While talking to the media after the meeting with SP Chief, Arvind Kejriwal said that the ordinance seeks to take power from an elected government. He said that the centre chose to bring the ordinance despite the fact that a five Judge Supreme Court bench ruled in his favour on this issue. He said the AAP has come to seek support from Akhilesh Yadav to save the federal structure of this country as well as the constitution.
"The ordinance is anti-democratic. I want to assure CM Arvind Kejriwal that Samajwadi Party is with you and will support you," Yadav said.
What is the Central Ordinance Order?
The Central Government has issued an ordinance pertaining to Delhi, which has sparked discussions and debates. The ordinance, aimed at addressing certain matters related to the national capital, carries significant implications for governance in Delhi.
The ordinance grants additional powers to the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, giving the office increased authority in decision-making processes. It empowers the LG to act independently in matters concerning the functioning of the Delhi government. The move has raised concerns regarding the power dynamics between the elected government and the LG.
More Authority to the LG
Proponents of the ordinance argue that it is necessary to ensure effective governance and harmonious functioning in Delhi. They believe that vesting more authority in the LG would streamline decision-making processes and prevent conflicts arising from differing opinions between the LG and the elected government.
Mixed Reactions to Controversial Order
Critics, however, view the ordinance as an encroachment on the autonomy of the elected government of Delhi. They argue that it undermines the democratic principles of a representative government and hampers the ability of the elected government to carry out its mandate. There are concerns that this ordinance could potentially lead to clashes and political tensions in the governance of Delhi.
The ordinance has sparked debates about the balance of power and the relationship between the elected representatives and the appointed authorities in Delhi. The issue is likely to be further deliberated upon by legal and constitutional experts, as well as political stakeholders, in the coming days.
