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Will explore ‘options’ for Centre’s refusal to accept SC ruling: Kejriwal (Lead)
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that they are discussing their next step with lawyers and cabinet ministers after Lt. Governor Anil Baijal refused to hand over the Services Department to the city state’s elected government.
Now, Kejriwal has sought time from Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to urge him to follow the Supreme Court’s orders.
“The MHA has advised LG to ignore that part of SC order, which restricts LG’s powers to only 3 subjects. Very dangerous that Central government advising LG not to follow SC’s orders. Have sought time from Rajnath Singh to urge him to follow SC’s orders,” he said in a tweet.
In a 25-minute meeting held between Kejriwal and Baijal over who will hold which power in the government, Baijal agreed that the Delhi government can take decisions on all matters relating to the development but refused to let go of the Services Department, which looks over transfers/posting of senior officers, promotions, disciplinary actions and creating new posts.
Reiterating Baijal’s words, Kejriwal said that the Lt Governor refused to hand over the Department to the Delhi government because he has been advised to keep the “services” with him by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
“Even though the Supreme Court’s judgment automatically nullifies the 2015 MHA notification, the LG has refused to comply,” Kejriwal told the reporters here.
“This is a clear contempt of the apex court. This is for the first time in the history of India that the Central government has openly refused to accept a Supreme Court ruling. If it becomes a precedent, there will be anarchy,” he said.
The Supreme Court in its judgment on Tuesday ruled that the executive powers, except for law and order, police and land, were vested in the elected government and the LG was bound to only aid and advise the government in all other matters.
Citing the Services Department as the most crucial element in smooth governance, Kejriwal asserted that “it is easy to derail any work of the government” if the power over Services Department lay with the Central government i.e. the Bharatiya Janata Party.
“How is the government going to function if we do all the development work and the officers handling that work is being appointed by the Central government,” he asked.
While the LG has assured Kejriwal of his “continued support and cooperation in the interest of good governance and overall development of Delhi as per the letter and spirit of Constitution”, Kejriwal has said that this fight will continue.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.