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Delhi LG orders ‘full security’ after Brigadier, his son assaulted in Vasant Enclave for opposing public drinking| India News

Delhi LG orders ‘full security’ after Brigadier, his son assaulted in Vasant Enclave for opposing public drinking| India News

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Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday took strong objection to the alleged assault of an Army Brigadier and his son for opposing public drinking outside their home in Vasant Enclave. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu (HT_PRINT) The Delhi LG said he was “deeply concerned” over the incident and has ordered cops to provide full security to the officer’s family. “I have personally spoken with Brigadier P.S. Arora to enquire about the incident and their well-being,” LG Sandhu said, further adding that he also spoke to the DCP and the Police Commissioner, directing them to ensure a thorough and swift investigation. Brigadier Parminder Singh Arora, 53, and his son Tejas Arora, 23, were allegedly assaulted outside their home in Vasant Enclave on Saturday night after they objected to two people drinking inside a luxury car. The Army later confirmed that Arora was a serving officer of the Indian Army who was on leave in Delhi at the time of the incident. According to the Delhi LG’s statement, the 23-year-old who was assaulted as an …

Delhi LG VK Saxena’s dig at Arvind Kejriwal over poll loss: ‘When someone considers others small…’ | Latest News India

Delhi LG VK Saxena’s dig at Arvind Kejriwal over poll loss: ‘When someone considers others small…’ | Latest News India

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Feb 25, 2025 05:49 PM IST Arvind Kejriwal lost the New Delhi seat to his BJP opponent, Parvesh Verma, by a margin of over 4000 votes. Delhi lieutenant governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday attributed AAP and Arvind Kejriwal’s assembly election loss to their ego. Saxena pointed out that the AAP chief made several “inappropriate statements” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the people of the national capital responded to the attacks by voting the party out of power. Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena with Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta arrives to address the media ahead of the Delhi assembly session.(ANI ) “There is no doubt that Kejriwal has made several inappropriate statements about the Prime Minister. He even claimed that the PM would have to take another birth to win Delhi. But whenever someone considers another person small, it only means they are either watching from a great distance or seeing with their ego. The people of Delhi have given their response to that,” Saxena told reporters, taking a dig at the former …

Rs 73 Lakh In Bank, Rs 2.6 Crore Real Estate: All About New Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s Net Worth, Assets

Rs 73 Lakh In Bank, Rs 2.6 Crore Real Estate: All About New Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s Net Worth, Assets

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Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 12:41 IST New Delhi CM Oath-Taking news: According to her election affidavit, Rekha Gupta’s total assets are valued at around Rs. 5.3 crore, with liabilities of Rs. 1.2 crore Rekha Gupta won Shalimar Bagh seat, defeating AAP’s Bandana Kumari. (Photo: ANI) New Delhi CM Oath-Taking news: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her Council of Ministers took oath at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday afternoon in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a return of the BJP in Delhi after 26 years. Gupta, 50, was chosen as Leader of the House in the newly constituted 8th Delhi Assembly, in a meeting of the BJP legislature party on Wednesday. Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena invited Gupta to form the new government after she staked a claim for it late Wednesday evening at Raj Niwas. She will become the 9th Chief Minister of Delhi after the administration of oath by the L-G. Here’s all about Rekha Gupta financial profile and assets According to her election affidavit, Rekha Gupta’s total assets are …

LG orders checking of private cars entering Delhi from Punjab over ‘cash’ charge | Latest News India

LG orders checking of private cars entering Delhi from Punjab over ‘cash’ charge | Latest News India

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Ahead of the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday directed the Commissioner of Police (CP) to immediately begin checking “private cars” entering the national capital from Punjab. Delhi LG VK Saxena said that the possibility of such “illegal” cash being used to influence voters cannot be ruled out. (PTI) The order comes after Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit alleged that crores of cash was being brought to Delhi from Punjab for the upcoming assembly polls, ANI reported. The leader, who is contesting from the New Delhi seat, said that private vehicles, especially those with Punjab police escorts, were being used to transfer large sums of money. Additionally, Dikshit requested the Director General of Police (DGP) in Punjab and the state governments of Haryana and Rajasthan to actively monitor the movement of such vehicles and keep vigil. LG Saxena said the probability of such “illegal” money being used to influence voters before the elections cannot be ruled out, adding that such acts could undermine the principle of free and fair polls. The …

Have been subjected to numerous personal attacks during my tenure: Delhi L-G | Latest News India

Have been subjected to numerous personal attacks during my tenure: Delhi L-G | Latest News India

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New Delhi, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena said on Thursday that he has faced various allegations and personal attacks during his tenure, but these challenges have never deterred him from making strong decisions, even if they attract “unjustified” criticism. Have been subjected to numerous personal attacks during my tenure: Delhi L-G Addressing the culmination of the silver jubilee celebrations and the foundation day of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in Delhi, he emphasised that his commitment to working for the city’s betterment has remained steadfast, despite obstacles. “Remember, making decisions that positively impact society is not easy. You will encounter unjustified criticism and challenges from those with vested interests in maintaining the status quo. “There is a saying: ‘When making big decisions, it is natural to feel afraid, but choosing not to act out of fear is the wrong move,’” Saxena told the students. The L-G claimed that over the past two-and-a-half years, there have been “numerous attempts to stop me from doing the work I believe is good”. “I was subjected to various …

Delhi LG approves recruitment of over 1,400 healthcare workers on outsourced basis | Jobs News

Delhi LG approves recruitment of over 1,400 healthcare workers on outsourced basis | Jobs News

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Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Monday approved the recruitment of 701 nurses and 762 paramedical staff, the Raj Niwas said. This recruitment drive of 1,463 healthcare staff, facilitated through public sector undertakings (PSU), allows hospitals to onboard essential personnel under a direct recruitment quota with relaxed recruitment rules, the statement from the LG’s office said. The decision to recruit healthcare workers on an outsourced basis aims to bolster the city’s healthcare infrastructure and alleviate the strain on existing medical staff, it added. This development comes in response to recommendations from the Dr S K Sarin Committee, formed after the Delhi High Court raised concerns about the city’s inadequate healthcare resources and workforce, according to the release. The Delhi High Court, in a directive issued in February, highlighted the urgent need for the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure, which it had deemed insufficient to meet the demands of a growing population. The court mandated that the GNCTD file a status report on its plans to …

SC pulls up Delhi LG over MCD panel election | Latest News India

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New DelhiThe Supreme Court on Friday pulled up Delhi lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena for invoking an emergency provision to conduct an election for the sixth member of the standing committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), raising concerns about the LG’s repeated interference in the democratic process and questioning his decision to bypass Delhi mayor Shelly Oberoi in the poll procedure. The controversial election was held on September 27, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Sunder Singh securing the last vacant seat of the 18-member panel. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) “Where do you get the power to interdict it (the election) under Section 487, especially when it is the matter of the election of a member of the standing committee? What was the tearing hurry that you wanted it within two days? What happens to the democratic process if you keep interfering like this?” a bench of justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan asked LG’s lawyer, senior counsel Sanjay Jain. Issuing a notice on Oberoi’s petition that challenges this election, the court also orally …

SC questions Delhi LG’s use of emergency powers for MCD poll | Latest News India

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The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up Delhi lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena for invoking an emergency provision for the election of the sixth member of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) standing committee, raising concerns about his repeated interference in the democratic process and questioning his decision to bypass mayor Shelly Oberoi in the poll process. The Supreme Court. (HT PHOTO) “Where do you get the power to interdict it [election] under Section 487, especially when it is the matter of the election of a member of the standing committee? What was the tearing hurry that you wanted it within two days? What happens to the democratic process if you keep interfering like this,” a bench of justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan asked LG’s lawyer, senior counsel Sanjay Jain. The court issued a notice on Oberoi’s petition challenging the election. It orally told the LG not to proceed with the election of the standing committee chairman until the petition is heard after two weeks. “Do you propose to hold the election soon? If …

Will You Apologise To Lt Governor, Delhi Court Asks Suspended BJP MLAs

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Seven BJP MLAs had approached the Delhi High Court on Monday challenging their indefinite suspension. New Delhi: Seeking to resolve the stand-off over the suspension of seven BJP MLAs, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked them whether they were prepared to apologise to the lieutenant governor for repeatedly interrupting his address to the legislative assembly that prompted action against them. Justice Subramonium Prasad asked the senior counsel for the suspended legislators to take instructions on this after the lawyer representing the assembly said a similar approach was adopted in the Supreme Court to end the suspension of Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. Appearing for the assembly, senior advocate Sudhir Nandrajog said the matter is not political and involves the dignity of the office of the LG. “I spoke to the speaker. He also suggested the route followed by the Supreme Court in Raghav Chadha’s case. If members were to come and meet the speaker and apologise to the LG, the whole thing could be put through,” he said. Senior advocate Jayant …

Delhi LG greenlights proposal to revive 1,027 vice principal posts in government schools

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NEW DELHI : Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday approved the proposal for revival of 1,027 posts of vice principals in the Delhi government’s Directorate of Education for the vacancy years 2014-15 to 2019. “In a move aimed at ending adhocism and contractual appointments, Saxena has approved the revival of 1,027 posts of vice-principals in DoE. These posts of vice principals would have been abolished automatically for the reason that they were not filled within the prescribed time limit,” a statement from the LG office said. It said that the Delhi education department is already running with an acute shortage of vice principals and that the vacant posts were filled on an ad hoc and contractual basis by the DoE. As per earlier Recruitment Rules (RRs), 100% posts of the vice principals were supposed to be filled in through promotion, wherein the cadre of the vice principals changed from Group ‘B’ gazetted to Group ‘A’ gazetted and the mode of selection also changed from 100% through promotion to 50% by promotion and 50% through …