Delhi lg Nominates minister Kailash Gahlot Amid Flag Hoisting Row;

Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on tuesday nominated delhi home minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag at the state Independence Day event, officials at raj Niwas said. Gahlot has been choose to hoist the tricolour as chief minister arvind kejriwal – who would normally lead celebrations – is currently lodged in jail following his arrest by the cbi in the alleged liquor policy case.
“Lieutenant governor is pleased to nominate minister (Home), GNCTD, Kailash Gahlot to unfurl the National Flag at the state level Independence day celebrations at Chhatrasaal Stadium. Necessary arrangements may be made accordingly,” LG’s secretary ashish Kundra said in a written communication to Chief Secretary naresh Kumar.
Notably, Saxena’s decision to select Kailash Gahlot might lead to another contention between him and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. Earlier, delhi minister Gopal Rai directed the General Administration Department (GAD) to make the necessary arrangements for Atishi to hoist the national flag, as per the desires of Arvind Kejriwal.
The General Administration Department (GAD) of delhi on tuesday said that it cannot authorise delhi minister Atishi to hoist the national flag on Independence Day, as desired by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Issuing a statement, Saxena’s office said Gahlot had been nominated since delhi police “is responsible for the ceremonial march-past parade after unfurling of the national flag”, and “matters related to (the) police have been assigned to the home Department”.
AAP Welcomes LG’s Decision
Issuing a response to delhi LG’s decision, AAP said, “We welcome the decision to have Delhi’s home minister, Kailash Gahlot, unfurl the national flag on august 15.”

The General Administration Department (GAD) of delhi on tuesday said that it cannot authorise delhi minister Atishi to hoist the national flag on Independence Day, as desired by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Issuing a statement, Saxena’s office said Gahlot had been nominated since delhi police “is responsible for the ceremonial march-past parade after unfurling of the national flag”, and “matters related to (the) police have been assigned to the home Department”. AAP welcomes LG's decision
"We welcome delhi home minister Kailash Galut's decision to hoist the national flag on august 15," AAP said in a statement on the delhi LG's decision.
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Balasahana Suresh

13/08/2024 06:48 PM