Delhi Assembly HIGHLIGHTS: Session extended by two days till March 1 amid political stir over CAG report

Former CM and Delhi LoP Atishi says, "This report has confirmed our point. There was corruption in how much liquor was being sold. This report shows that more than 28 per cent of corruption was being done by the contractors, and the money was going into the pockets of the brokers. This report shows that black marketing of liquor was happening, and everyone knew which party people had the liquor contracts. The liquor contractors made profits by calculating the cost price in an incorrect manner..."

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta suspended 21 AAP MLAs from the Legislative Assembly for the next 3 days.

Delhi Assembly session has been extended by two days till March 1. On the second day of the special session, the House saw a huge political outrage over the CAG report. The BJP government tabled the controversial CAG report on the liquor policy today.

AAP MLA Gopal Rai said, "For the last two years, the BJP government used all agencies like ED, CBI and ministers were put in jail. But they got nothing. The BJP is looking for excuses. They had promised that they would deposit Rs 2500 in the bank accounts of women, but they did not fulfil it. They removed the portraits of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh. This is their only achievement after forming the government. We are ready for every investigation."

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged massive revenue losses exceeding Rs 2,000 crore due to the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The audit report, which was tabled in the Delhi Assembly, highlighted significant financial irregularities and lapses in the implementation of the controversial liquor policy introduced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the controversial excise policy in the Delhi Assembly session. The report, which highlighted alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped liquor policy, was presented amid heated debates between the ruling and opposition parties.

Addressing the rising needs and expectations of the people, LG Saxena outlined 10 key areas that his government will prioritize:

1. Corruption-Free Administration – A transparent and accountable government.
2. Women Empowerment – Initiatives to enhance safety, education, and employment opportunities for women.
3. Welfare of the Poor – Strengthening social welfare programs for marginalized communities.
4. Improvement in Health Services – Enhancing healthcare infrastructure and accessibility.
5. Quality Education Model – Strengthening schools and higher education institutions.
6. World-Class Roads – Developing better roads and traffic management systems.
7. Clean & Pollution-Free Delhi – Focus on air quality improvement and environmental sustainability.
8. Clean Yamuna – Intensified efforts to rejuvenate and maintain the river.
9. Clean Water Supply – Ensuring access to safe and potable water for all residents.
10. Regularization of Unauthorized Colonies – Providing legal status and infrastructure development for unauthorized settlements.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to governance driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas, Sabka Samman’. He stated that this mantra would serve as the guiding principle for his administration, ensuring a responsive and people-centric government.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena on Friday stated that continuous political clashes and blame games over the past decade have severely impacted Delhi’s development. Emphasising the need for cooperative governance, Saxena assured that his administration would work in coordination with the Centre and other states to accelerate progress in the national capital.

The session has witnessed chaotic scenes, with opposition parties demanding accountability from the AAP government over the alleged scam. BJP and Congress MLAs have intensified their attacks, urging immediate debate on the CAG findings.

With the report's scheduled presentation, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs are reportedly avoiding the Assembly session, leading to political tensions. Opposition leaders have accused AAP of trying to evade discussion on the matter.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report related to the alleged liquor scam is set to be presented in the Delhi Assembly today, as confirmed by the official agenda of the House.

Adding to the drama, Leader of Opposition Atishi was also expelled as tensions escalated between AAP and the ruling party.

The eviction of multiple MLAs reflects the deepening political tensions in the Delhi Assembly, with the AAP-BJP face-off intensifying over various contentious issues.

Political tensions escalated in the Delhi Assembly on Thursday as AAP MLAs Sanjeev Jha and Vishesh Ravi were forcibly removed from the House. In a dramatic turn of events, Anil Jha and Jarnail Singh were also expelled from the session following heated arguments and disruptions.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will hold a crucial meeting with MLAs and cabinet ministers ahead of the Assembly session. The meeting is expected to focus on key legislative issues, government policies, and the agenda for the upcoming session. Discussions may also include budgetary allocations, policy decisions, and strategies for addressing opposition concerns.

A CAG report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has revealed serious financial mismanagement, with losses surging from Rs 25,300 crore in 2015-16 to Rs 60,750 crore by 2021-22.

Out of the 14 reports prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), only 2-3 reports are expected to be presented in the Delhi Assembly today. Among them, the liquor scam report remains the most anticipated.

Ahead of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report presentation in the Delhi Assembly today, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), calling the report a "dossier of AAP’s corrupt activities."

Speaking to reporters, Sachdeva stated, "The CAG report will expose AAP’s dark deeds. During the elections, we promised the people of Delhi that every corrupt individual will be held accountable. Today, as the report is presented after the Lieutenant Governor’s speech, the truth about AAP’s misdeeds will come before the public."

Speaking to reporters, Sirsa stated, "The CAG report, which exposes Arvind Kejriwal’s scams, will be presented in the Delhi Assembly today. Kejriwal kept it hidden for the last three years."

He further alleged that 14 reports detailing financial irregularities will be tabled one by one. "Kejriwal suppressed these reports because he knew that his government’s corruption, loot, and scams would be exposed," Sirsa added.

The Rekha Gupta-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government will table 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports assessing the performance of the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration in the Delhi Assembly today. The first session of the new Delhi Assembly, which began on February 24, witnessed heated exchanges between the ruling and opposition parties.