The passing of Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha a Dark Day for Democracy: AAP

New Delhi/08 August 2023

he Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) media in-charge for Bihar, Rajesh Sinha, termed the passing of the Delhi Services Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Monday as a dark day for Indian democracy. He stated that the passing of the Delhi Services Bill in the Rajya Sabha is a black moment for Indian democracy

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which was once a supporter of granting statehood to Delhi, has betrayed the people and its own leaders. This weakens the democratic rights of our citizens. This shameful act is a disregard for people’s wishes and an insult to our Constitution and democratic values.

It is noteworthy that after the passing of the Delhi Services-related bill in the Rajya Sabha, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of stabbing the people of the national capital in the back. The Delhi National Capital Territory Governance Amendment Bill, 2023, related to transfers and appointments of senior officers in Delhi, was passed by the Rajya Sabha in 2023.

Kejriwal took aim Regarding the bill, Kejriwal took a strong stance against the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging people not to believe anything the Prime Minister says. Kejriwal said, “The BJP has always promised full statehood to Delhi. In 2014, Modi had said that upon becoming Prime Minister, he would grant full statehood to Delhi. But today, these people have stabbed the people of Delhi in the back. Don’t trust Modi Ji on anything from now on.”

After a lengthy debate, the Delhi Services Bill was passed. Home Minister Amit Shah responded to the discussion on the bill. Shah clarified that the power to make laws on Union Territories lies with the central government, and as a union territory, the center also has the full right to make rules.

After the bill was presented, Kejriwal’s initial reaction was that it’s a bill that will make the people of Delhi slaves. In a tweet, he said that Amit Shah has no valid argument to support the bill. He was just rambling about irrelevant matters. He also knows that he is doing something wrong.

The Chief Minister said, “This is a bill that will make the people of Delhi slaves. It’s a bill that will make them helpless and powerless. There is a clash between the Delhi government led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the central government over the control of Group-A officers in the administration of the Delhi National Capital Territory.

In May, the Center issued the Delhi National Capital Territory Governance (Amendment) Order, 2023, which overturned the decision of the highest court to hand control of services to the Delhi government.