Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Ayushman Arogya Mandir at Tis Hazari, deeming it a key advance in public healthcare. She criticized the former AAP government for delaying the project for four years, emphasizing her administration’s commitment to providing improved health facilities. Additionally, 33 Arogya Mandirs were launched.
Today, On 5th May, the Delhi HC scheduled a hearing for AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia’s pleas against the ED chargesheet in the excise policy case on August 12, challenging the court’s order in the investigation.
A new Rs 2,000 crore Scam case has been filed against AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain. The investigation reveals that over 12,000 classrooms were built at inflated costs during their tenure in the Delhi government.
The new BJP-led government in Delhi has started withdrawing multiple court cases involving disputes with the Lieutenant Governor (LG), who represents the Centre. According to sources, this move is seen as an effort to end the long-standing legal battles between the Delhi government and the LG’s office.
The Punjab government asked all law officers to resign as it plans to restructure the Advocate General’s office. There are talks that some law officers from Delhi may get posts in Punjab after AAP’s loss there. But the Advocate General said the officers were only on a one-year contract. This step is part of a bigger administrative change.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday(27th Nov) has directed the AAP government to respond to a petition from seven BJP MPs seeking the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in Delhi. The court emphasized the importance of setting aside political differences for the welfare of residents facing high healthcare costs. Further hearings are set for December 11.
Today, On 29th October, the Delhi High Court asked the AAP government to respond to BJP MLAs’ request for 12 pending CAG reports on issues like liquor duty. The petitioners accuse the government of withholding these documents, hampering transparency and accountability. The case will be heard on December 9, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
BJP MLA Abhay Verma today filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, alleging that the AAP-led Delhi government is showing bias in the installation of CCTV cameras by prioritizing areas represented by AAP members and neglecting those under BJP’s jurisdiction. The case, set to be heard on August 27, aims to ensure fairness and improve security in Laxmi Nagar.
Senior Advocate AM Singhvi today (9th July) urged Chief Justice of India to urgently consider the issue of Delhi Government services control, emphasizing the need for a third judgment to resolve the dispute. The Delhi government’s plea challenging the central government’s law, which gives pre-eminence to the lieutenant governor, has led to a significant power struggle.
Amid severe water scarcity in Delhi, the Delhi Police, under Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena’s orders, have increased patrolling around Munak Canal to counter the tanker mafia’s control of water supplies. This follows criticism from the Supreme Court of the AAP-led Delhi government, highlighting the urgent need for decisive action to address the water crisis and underlying mismanagement.
