AAP asks PM Modi to address govt, L-G power tussle issue

New Delhi: Taking the power tussle between the Delhi government and the lieutenant-governor to Parliament, AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday raised the issue before Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting of political leaders ahead of the Monsoon Session on Wednesday.

He alleged discrimination by the Centre against the Delhi government and hoped that the Prime Minister will address the issue.

“What is our crime, I asked the Prime Minister,” Mr Singh said.

Mr Modi, during the meeting held at Parliament House, sought the cooperation of leaders of all political parties in ensuring a productive Monsoon Session.

“There is chaos in Delhi. Despite the Supreme Court order, the L-G and IAS officers are not letting Delhi government work.

“Is it our crime that we want to do doorstep delivery of ration, install CCTV cameras and impr-ove schools and health sector in Delhi,” the Aam Aadmi Party MP said.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the Prime Minister should let the Delhi government work after the Supreme Court order.

“At least now, after SC judgement, PM shud let Del govt function (sic),” he tweeted.

Referring to Mr Kejriwal’s nine-day sit-in at the L-G office last month and his questioning by the Delhi police in connection with alleged assault on chief secretary Anshu Prakash, Mr Singh said such instances do not augur well for the federal structure of the country.

The Monsoon Session will end on August 10.