Delhi Ordinance Bill: People of Delhi will give befitting reply to BJP in elections, says AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) directed its criticism towards the Central government regarding the passage of the Delhi Services bill in Parliament. The party stated that the residents of the national capital intend to strongly respond to the BJP during the upcoming elections.

The Delhi services bill, passed in Rajya Sabha on Monday, is likely to set the stage for another round of confrontation between the AAP dispensation and the Lt Governor, even as the legislation puts the seal on the Centre's primacy on the control of the city government's bureaucracy.

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was passed with the Upper House of Parliament approving it with 131 votes in favour and 102 against. (PTI)

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed in the Rajya Sabha by voice vote late on Monday. i.e. on 7 August.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the contentious bill in the House and said that the proposed legislation is aimed at providing effective and corruption-free governance in the national capital. On 3 August, the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha by voice vote after a walkout by members of the I.N.D.IA Alliance. Read the full story here.

As the Rajya Sabha on Monday evening passed the Delhi Services Bill after an 8-hour-long debate, giving Centre control over city bureaucrats, Minister minister and Aam Admi Party leader Atishi said the ruling party and the people in the national capital will continue its fight against the BJP.

Lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the AAP leader told ANI, "There are many in the country who talk about the absence of democracy in Pakistan, wondering how Bills are passed by their Parliament without any debate or consent." (ANI)

The Delhi services bill secured parliamentary approval on Monday after the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious measure that will give the Centre control over bureaucracy in the national capital, with the BJP-led NDA thwarting opposition challenge in the keenly-watched numbers game.

The bill that seeks to replace an ordinance was approved 131-102 during voting as the BJD and the YSR Congress Party backed the government in an exercise that was seen as a first major test for opposition unity after the formation of the 26-party alliance INDIA last month to challenge the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. (PTI)

The administrative apparatus of the Delhi government is likely to get streamlined once the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023, passed by parliament, is implemented as it will bring clarity on the issue of control of services in the national capital, officials said.

Parliament on Monday passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, that gives the central government control over bureaucrats in the Delhi government with the Rajya Sabha approving it with 131 votes in favour and 102 against. (PTI)

Departing from the party line, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Monday blamed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the Delhi Services Bill, saying his running power tussle and bitter exchanges with the Centre resulted in the draft legislation on the control of services in the national capital.

The draft legislation on Delhi services was passed by the Parliament on Monday after the Rajya Sabha secured its passage by a comfortable margin. (ANI)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that it was a black day for democracy after the Delhi Services Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha yesterday.

"Yesterday was the black day of democracy when it was passed in the Rajya Sabha to downgrade the capital Delhi as a corporation. What else can we say the day the BJP's fascism takes the stage it will destroy even the state even if the opposition party rules?" tweeted Stalin. (ANI)

Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) National spokesperson, Anil Dube on Tuesday clarified that the party chief Jayant Chaudhary was absent in the Rajya Sabha proceedings on the Delhi Services Bill yesterday as he had to attend his wife's operation.

"RLD Chief Jayant Chaudhry could not go to Rajya Sabha on Monday as he had to attend his wife's operation. Rashtriya Lok Dal is with the I.N.D.I.A alliance. He wanted to vote but could not reach," party spokesperson said. (ANI)

Speaking on the Delhi Service Bill, Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticized the stance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting that the granted power should be utilized for public service, not the deprivation of rights. Read the full story here.

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed in the Rajya Sabha by voice vote, late on Monday, 7 August. The Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Read the full story here.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MP K Kesava Rao on Monday said that they are opposing the Delhi Services Bill but are not part of the Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A.

"We made two things clear -we are opposing the bill and we are not part of I.N.D.I.A alliance", BRS MP Kesava Rao said.

Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Bill that empowers Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to control Group A services in Delhi including on matters relating to appointments, transfers and postings. The bill was passed after a division in which 131 MPs voted in favour of the legislation and 102 against it. (ANI)

The Delhi services bill secured parliamentary approval on Monday after the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious measure that will give the Centre control over bureaucracy in the national capital, with the BJP-led NDA thwarting opposition challenge in the keenly-watched numbers game.

The bill that seeks to replace an ordinance was approved 131-102 during voting as the BJD and the YSR Congress Party backed the government in an exercise that was seen as a first major test for opposition unity after the formation of the 26-party alliance INDIA last month to challenge the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. (PTI)

Amid a discussion on the Delhi Services Bill in the Rajya Sabha ahead of its passage, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lashed out at the Congress, reminding them that the government was not making amendments to the Constitution to "impose (another) Emergency" in the country.

The Parliament on Monday passed the Bill that empowers the Lieutenant Governor to control Group A services in Delhi, including on matters relating to appointments, transfers and postings. The Bill was passed after a division in which 131 MPs voted in favour of the legislation and 102 against it. (ANI)

Departing from the party line, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Monday blamed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the Delhi Services Bill, saying his running power tussle and bitter exchanges with the Centre resulted in the draft legislation on the control of services in the national capital.

The draft legislation on Delhi services was passed by the Parliament on Monday after the Rajya Sabha secured its passage by a comfortable margin. (ANI)

Soon after the Rajya Sabha passed the Delhi Services Bill, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said it was a "black day" for India's democracy and accused the BJP-led Union government of trying to "usurp" power through the backdoor. (PTI)

The Parliament on Monday passed the prickly Delhi Services Bill, which seeks to give the Lieutenant Governor control over bureaucrats in the Aam Aadmi Party government.

The Bill to replace the Ordinance brought earlier by the Centre will now be sent to President Murmu to be signed into law.

After a debate spanning eight hours, the Bill cleared its last legialative test in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The draft legislation on the control of services in the national capital was passed by a comfortable majority after being taken up for consideration by the Upper House. (ANI)

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed in the Rajya Sabha by voice vote late on Monday. i.e. on 7 August. Read the full story here.

The BJP on Monday hailed the passage of the Delhi services bill in Parliament and said it will end the "anarchist aadmi party's heinous misuse of power" to intimidate government servants for their "corrupt objectives".

Parliament on Monday passed a contentious bill that gives the Central government control over bureaucrats in the Delhi government with the Rajya Sabha approving it with 131 votes in favour and 102 against. (PTI)

After a debate spanning eight hours, the Bill cleared its last legislative test in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The draft legislation on the control of services in the national capital was passed by a comfortable majority after being taken up for consideration by the Upper House.

The Parliament on Monday passed the Bill that empowers the Lieutenant Governor to control Group A services in Delhi, including on matters relating to appointments, transfers and postings. The Bill was passed after a division in which 131 MPs voted in favour of the legislation and 102 against it. (ANI)

While referring to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and MP, Manoj Jha, on Tuesday, said that 'no attack on the federal structure in the country is acceptable'.

He also said that today it is happening with Delhi and tomorrow it can happen with any other state. (ANI)

Congress leader and former MP from Delhi Sandeep Dikshit, in toeing a different line from his party’s position as he has once again extended his support to the Central government’s ordinance bill adding that opposing this bill is wrong.

"It was confirmed that this bill will be passed in the Lok Sabha, as the govt has a majority there. When this bill will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha, though the govt doesn't have a majority here but just like in Lok Sabha if some other parties will support this bill, then it will be passed...In my opinion, opposing this bill is wrong," Dikshit said. (ANI)

Rajya Sabha MP and former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, on Monday said the Bill to replace the Ordinance, brought earlier by the Centre for the control of services in the national capital does not "violate the basic feature of the Constitution and is not arbitrary".

"Does it violate the basic feature of the Constitution? So I have to say something about the basic feature. The Bill to my liking does not make it arbitrary," the former Chief Justice of India said. (ANI)

Ahead of the passage of the Delhi Services Bill by the Parliament on Monday, the Rajya Sabha, where the Bill was taken up for discussion and passage, witnessed a showdown between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien.

Amid continued sloganeering and repeated adjournments in both Houses, on Monday, the Rajya Sabha chairman lashed out at the TMC MP, accusing him of upsetting the decorum of the House during a discussion on the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023. (ANI)

The Parliament on Monday passed the prickly Delhi Services Bill, whicn seeks to give the Lieutenant Governor control over bureaucrats in the Aam Aadmi Party government.

The Bill to replace the Ordinance brought earlier by the Centre will now be sent to President Murmu to be signed into law. (ANI)

Soon after the Rajya Sabha passed the Delhi Services Bill, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said it was a "black day" for India's democracy and accused the BJP-led Union government of trying to "usurp" power through the backdoor.

The Aam Aadmi Party supremo accused the BJP of backstabbing the people of Delhi and claimed that the bill was an "insult" to their right to vote. (PTI)

Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Delhi services bill with 131 MPs voting in its favour, helping the government complete the parliamentary process for the proposed legislation that saw opposition parties join ranks.

Besides NDA constituents, the BJD and the YSRCP, with nine MPs each, supported the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023. On the other hand, the opposition, which brought a wheelchair-bound former prime minister Manmohan Singh and an ailing Shibu Soren to the House to shore up its numbers, could manage only 102 votes against the Bill. (PTI)

The administrative apparatus of the Delhi government is likely to get streamlined once the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023, passed by parliament, is implemented as it will bring clarity on the issue of control of services in the national capital, officials said.

Parliament on Monday passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, that gives the central government control over bureaucrats in the Delhi government with the Rajya Sabha approving it with 131 votes in favour and 102 against.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the bill in the Upper House of Parliament. He said the proposed legislation is aimed at providing effective and corruption-free governance in the national capital. (PTI)

The Delhi services bill secured parliamentary approval on Monday after the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious measure that will give the Centre control over bureaucracy in the national capital, with the BJP-led NDA thwarting opposition challenge in the keenly-watched numbers game.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called the passage of the bill a "black day" for the Indian democracy and accused the BJP-ruled Centre of trying to usurp power in Delhi through "back doors". (ANI)

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MP K Kesava Rao on Monday said that they are opposing the Delhi Services Bill but are not part of the Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A.

"We made two things clear -we are opposing the bill and we are not part of I.N.D.I.A alliance", BRS MP Kesava Rao said.

Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Bill that empowers Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to control Group A services in Delhi including on matters relating to appointments, transfers and postings. The bill was passed after a division in which 131 MPs voted in favour of the legislation and 102 against it. (ANI)

Amid a discussion on the Delhi Services Bill in the Rajya Sabha ahead of its passage, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lashed out at the Congress, reminding them that the government was not making amendments to the Constitution to "impose (another) Emergency" in the country.

The Parliament on Monday passed the Bill that empowers the Lieutenant Governor to control Group A services in Delhi, including on matters relating to appointments, transfers and postings. The Bill was passed after a division in which 131 MPs voted in favour of the legislation and 102 against it. (ANI)

Departing from the party line, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Monday blamed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the Delhi Services Bill, saying his running power tussle and bitter exchanges with the Centre resulted in the draft legislation on the control of services in the national capital.

The draft legislation on Delhi services was passed by the Parliament on Monday after the Rajya Sabha secured its passage by a comfortable margin. (ANI)

After an extensive 8-hour debate on Monday, the Rajya Sabha approved the Delhi Services Bill, granting the Central government authority over bureaucrats in the city. AAP leader Atishi stated that ruling party and the people in the national capital will continue its fight against the BJP.

Lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the AAP leader told ANI, "There are many in the country who talk about the absence of democracy in Pakistan, wondering how Bills are passed by their Parliament without any debate or consent." (ANI)

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 11 am on 8 August. 

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"This law will not let the elected government of Delhi work," PTI quoted Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as saying after Rajya Sabha passes Delhi services Bill.

"The law passed today states that each and every policy for Delhi government officials shall be decided by the central government. Now PM will decide the transfer policy of peons in Delhi," says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Amid the uproar, Rajya Sabha on 7 August passeed the controversial Delhi Services Bill. 131 MPs vote in favour of the bill, while 101 votes were against. 

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“Earlier, there were no fights over transfer postings in Delhi, no CMs had any problems....In 2015, a govt came up after an 'andolan'....Some people said that the Centre wants to take power into its hands. The Centre doesn't need to do so as the people of India have given us the power and the right...,” says Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

"Such a bill can only be introduced for a Union Territory. This is the problem of mentality that one is fighting elections of a UT but seeking powers of a state," Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Delhi Services Bill in parliament.

‘AAP govt in Delhi transferred officers in vigilance dept as liquor scam files were with it,’ said Amit Shah while speaking about the Delhi services bill in parliament.

‘Congress has no right to speak on democracy… It is only opposing the bill to appease AAP’ said Amit Shah as he spoke on Delhi services bill in parliament.

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"...I am concerned as a nominated member not belonging to any political party, I am only concerned with whether the bill is constitutionally valid, and there I have made a speech saying that it is constitutionally valid....I didn't speak on the necessity (of the bill), I spoke on legality..." said Ranjan Gogoi speaking about the Delhi Services Bill.

Lok Sabha adjourned to meet again tomorrow at 11 am. 

Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration after the Upper House, which was adjourned earlier in the pre-lunch session, reassembled at 2 pm.

In the discussion, Congress member Abhishek Manu Singhvi opposed the legislation saying it is a "retrogressive bill" that is "completely unconstitutional". He also said it is a "frontal assault on the people of Delhi and violates federalism".

Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi lashed out at the central government while opposing the bill. 

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