Arvind Kejriwal Refuses to Resign, Court Criticizes “Power” Abuse. AAP Responds

The Delhi High Court criticized the city government for not supplying books to children studying in MCD schools. It expressed concern that the political interests of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were taking priority over national interest. The court accused the Delhi government of being “interested in appropriation of power.” The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) defended itself by pointing out that the work of the civic body was halted due to the non-formation of its standing committee, which was pending before the Supreme Court.

The party alleged that the LG’s illegal appointment of aldermen led to the standing committee not being formed, resulting in the stoppage of MCD activities. The court’s observations were made in response to the Delhi government counsel’s statement regarding approvals required from Arvind Kejriwal, who was in custody in an alleged money laundering case. The court emphasized that national interest is supreme and criticized the Delhi government for prioritizing its political interests over the students’ well-being. The court further criticized the government’s focus on “appropriation of power,” emphasizing the need for inclusive leadership.

It also highlighted the issue of non-supply of educational material to MCD schools, expressing concerns about the students’ well-being. The court emphasized the importance of resolving the issue promptly and expressed dismay at the government’s lack of empathy for the students’ plight. It also raised questions about the broken infrastructure in the schools and questioned whether the corporators or mayor would want their own children to study in such conditions. Overall, the court’s remarks underscored the need for the government to prioritize the well-being of the students and address the issues affecting MCD schools.

The court emphasized the importance of inclusive leadership and criticized the government for focusing on power dynamics rather than addressing the pressing concerns of the students and schools.