INDIA
All members of the opposition bloc INDIA will oppose the proposed legislation in the Upper House.
New Delhi: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which seeks to replace the Delhi services ordinance, will not survive in the Rajya Sabha.
All members of the opposition bloc INDIA will oppose the proposed legislation in the Upper House, he told PTI video.
Tabled by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, the proposed legislation will reverse the effect of a Supreme Court verdict that gave the elected government of Delhi power over administrative services in the national capital.
The contentious bill gives the lieutenant governor the final say on the transfer and posting of officials of the Delhi government and will strengthen the Centre's control over the national capital.
When asked about the services bill, Singh reiterated that it is "anti-constitutional" and against the federal structure and democracy.
"When this bill comes in Rajya Sabha, all members of the INDIA bloc will oppose it. The battle is also underway in the Supreme Court. This bill will definitely not survive and will have to go away," the AAP MP said.
Noting that the real power of administration must rest with the elected arm of the government, the Supreme Court had on May 11 ruled that the Delhi government has control over services in the national capital, excluding the matters relating to public order, police and land.
On May 19, the Centre promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 to create an authority for the transfer and posting of Group-A officers in Delhi.
The Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government has challenged the ordinance in the Supreme Court. In the past couple of months, Kejriwal toured the country and met leaders of other opposition parties to ensure that the bill is not passed in Rajya Sabha, where the NDA does not have a majority.
Singh blamed the BJP for the situation in Manipur, which has been roiled by months-long ethnic violence.
"Be it Manipur or Mewat, there is violence, hatred and rioting wherever the BJP is. The 2024 Lok Sabha polls are around the corner. If there are no riots in the country, then how will the BJP benefit?
"It does not want to work on schools and employment issues but can only incite people to indulge in violence. Now, the people of the country will have to think whether they want schools and good treatment or they want to get entangled in politics of hatred," he said.
More than 160 people have been killed and hundreds injured since ethnic clashes broke out in Manipur on May 3, after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
In Haryana's Nuh district, communal violence broke out on Monday as a mob tried to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession by pelting stones and setting cars on fire. Later, a 'panchayat' targeted Muslims.
Five people have been killed in the violence so far in the district where a curfew has been imposed.
'There will be cracks in team': Ex-India star issues stern warning following Pune Test defeat
'Suno Lawrence Bishnoi...': Man threatens gangster in viral video, backs Salman Khan, WATCH
Who is Gursimran Kaur? 19- year old Indian woman found dead in Canada's Walmart oven
UP: Taj Mahal engulfed in thick haze as pollution rises in Agra, pics surface online
Sonam Kapoor dazzles in rust lehenga with unique soil and clay body ornament at Diwali party
Diljit Dosanjh's ‘Dil-Luminati’ tour breaks concert records in India as it becomes…
This is what Ratan Tata expected in Noel Tata in order to succeed him as Tata Sons Chairman
‘True Hero’: Zomato delivery agent with no hands becomes inspires internet
UP: 10 hotels in Lucknow receive bomb threats via email, sender demands Rs 46 lakh ransom
'Aishwarya Rai in my arms': Old Vivek Oberoi video clip goes viral amid divorce rumours
Pakistan T20I, ODI squads for Australia, Zimbabwe tours announced; captain not yet revealed
THIS Indian state recorded highest number of stubble-burning cases, it’s not Punjab, Haryana
Mumbai engulfed in layer of smoke as AQI dips to 'poor' ahead of Diwali festival
Meet superstar who was only 15 when romantically paired with 55 year old star, the film was...
Mohammed Shami drops first reaction after BCCI leaves out star pacer from Team India's BGT squad
Ghaziabad to Kanpur in 5 hours? 380 km expressway to connect 9 UP districts, will be completed by...
Zomato's specially-abled delivery agent's unstoppable spirit melts hearts online, watch viral video
Salman Khan announces Da-bangg Tour in Dubai amid death threats, fans say 'Tiger Zinda Hai'
World’s most polluted city has AQI of 700, it’s not Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Will Vande Bharat sleeper train outclass Rajdhani Express? Here's all you need to know
Rama Ekadashi 2024: Know date, history, vrat rituals, shubh muhurat, and significance
Meet filmmaker allegedly slapped by Shah Rukh Khan, gave big flops with Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan
Why lifts have mirrors? Reason will surprise you
Delhi chokes amid rising air pollution, AQI crosses 400 at...
Gujarati is now third most-spoken Indian language in THIS country, not US, UK, Australia, it is...
NASA Alert: Giant 500-foot asteroid, as big as a skyscraper is approaching Earth tomorrow at...
Chinese woman calls Indian food ‘dirty’, changes her mind after..., watch viral video
5-20-30 rule to lose belly fat: Know benefits, risks and a step-by-step guide
ISRO chief reveals launch dates for upcoming missions: Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4 likely in…
J-K: Terrorist hideout busted in Poonch; two grenades, three Pakistani mines recovered
Apple iPhone 16 is now banned in THIS country due to…
'Can fit 20 Empire States inside': World's largest building worth Rs 415000 to come up in…
More than 22000 kilograms cheddar cheese worth Rs 3 crore stolen in major scam from…
Maharashtra: Stampede at Mumbai's Bandra Terminus leaves 9 injured
World’s richest man Elon Musk briefly worked illegally in US after quitting…: Report
Anupamaa actress Nidhi Shah says Rupali Ganguly is insecure: 'Mere saath toh bahut...'
Tata-Airbus Project: PM Modi, Spain PM Sanchez to inaugurate TATA aircraft complex in Gujarat today
Delhi-NCR Pollution: Delhi's air quality hits 'very poor' category, AQI drops to...
Israel versus Iran: Know the current situation in 10 points
4 Indians, including siblings, killed in accident as their Tesla crashes into divider in Canada
Here's why Do Patti actor Shaheer Sheikh is called 'Shah Rukh Khan of Indonesia'
Meet Rachel Gupta who became first Indian to win Miss Grand International, she is from...
Indian girl dances with US man on Bhojpuri song in front of India Gate, VIDEO goes viral
Why Ratan Tata didn’t give anything to brother Noel Tata in his will? Reason is….
Bigg Boss 18: Double elimination in house, Nyra Banerjee's BB journey ends? Here's what we know
Meet IAS officer, who got separated from son, left-high paying job, cracked UPSC with AIR...
ADRE grade 4 exam today, check admit card link, exam day guidelines here
Assam: Mobile internet services to be suspended in state today due to…
Wearing shoes, slippers is banned in this Indian village; know why
EAM Jaishankar slams Canada's targeting of envoy, says, 'we completely reject...'
DNA TV Show: Baba Bageshwar calls for Hindu unity on Social Media
Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024: When and where to watch Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A final match?
Telugu actor NT Ramaswamy gets slapped by woman during screening of his film Love Reddy; here’s why
What's Baby Ariha Shah issue between India and Germany, know about 3YO kid
Gujarat: 10 hotels in Rajkot receive bomb threats, police launch investigation