Friday 23 February 2018

Will Modi dismiss AAP's Delhi Government?


That the Aam Aadmi Party’s Government in Delhi has been a source of great irritation for the Modi Government over the last three years is well known. That the Modi Government has used every power in its remit to obstruct the AAP Government’s functioning and cause a rift within the party is also a matter of record. That the Modi Government would like to dismiss the AAP Government and thus erase all existence of the Prime Minister’s most humiliating electoral defeat is well within the realm of reason. That there is no love lost between the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister since their 2014 Varanasi face-off goes without saying. It is important to see AAP Government’s recent controversy with the Chief Secretary in this context.

There has been a long war going on unceasingly almost since the very moment of the stunning victory by AAP in February of 2015 and the Modi Government’s conduct has gone beyond the bounds of the law or the constitution or even common decency. It would not be an exaggeration to say that for AAP it has been an experience in state-directed repression akin to an Emergency. MLAs have been arrested on the flimsiest of complaints, pressured to implicate AAP leaders, ministers, and if possible Arvind Kejriwal himself. Some MLAs have been arrested on two or more occasions to great media fanfare. That the judiciary has failed to put a stop to this blatant disregard of law and procedure by the Delhi Police at the behest of its masters in the Central Government is not difficult to understand considering the state of Supreme Court currently and the conduct of the Chief Justice.

Despite this reign of tyranny, the AAP Government has managed to make a name for itself, in India and abroad, for its innovative and effective health and educational policies. The vastly improved schools and the introduction of Mohalla Clinics are a legacy that will far outlive the current Delhi Government, of that we can be sure.

We have an administrative situation in the Delhi Government where the senior bureaucracy only looks for instructions to the unelected and all-powerful Lieutenant Governor who himself behaves as if he is only responsible to the Central Government and quite possibly only to the PM. The AAP Government and MLAs who are directly responsible to voters on a daily basis have no control over what any bureaucrat, big or small, decides to do and as we know a situation where bureaucrats are left to their own devices without concern for the needs and complaints of the common man or woman is a recipe for an administrative catastrophe.

Till such time as the Supreme Court delivers its judgement on the constitutional question of the powers that the Delhi Government does or does not have, the AAP Government has been left in this administrative strait-jacket where they are held responsible for just about everything that happens in Delhi, by the media and voters, and rightly so, but the Chief Minister does not even have the power to transfer his chaprassi without begging the Lieutenant Governor, who takes his own sweet time, and the bureaucracy seeing this powerlessness of the AAP Government naturally treat orders from ministers as worthless and refuse to have anything to do with MLAs.

The issue of linking ration cards in Delhi to Aadhaar had been an issue of grave concern since January 1 when it was introduced and it was found that due to glitches in the system more 2.5 lakh families were no longer getting their ration. The inaccessibility of senior bureaucrats in the Delhi Government became an even more urgent matter now that the issue concerned was that of providing ration for the poorest of the poor. An irresponsible bureaucracy unwilling or incapable of even catering to the basic needs of its most needy citizens should worry us all. A Chief Secretary who oversees such callousness is naturally not going to be presented with garlands.

Anybody in Delhi can go and see their Chief Minister on any weekday without an appointment between 10 and 11 a.m. The same goes for any other AAP minister. The senior bureaucrats of Delhi Government in contrast think twice before seeing their own ministers. And I do not blame these officers, because they have been put in this state of fear by the knowledge that their careers will suffer if they do not do the bidding of their masters on Raisina Hill. It is instructive that the Chief Secretary went straight to the PMO the day after the alleged altercation at the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence took place, bypassing the Home Minister altogether. The Prime Minister is clearly taking personal interest in the fate of his bête noire.

The ever-depleting independence of the Supreme Court, Election Commission, CBI, and other institutions during his tenure are enough proof that the Prime Minister will not think twice before dismissing the Delhi Government and no doubt the President will rubber stamp it. The prospect of universal opprobrium that would arise from the decision has never dissuaded the Prime Minister in the past and is unlikely to do so now. But it would be a mistake because it would free up Arvind Kejriwal and AAP to campaign nationally wearing the badge of victimhood in the run-up to the General Election.

After three years in office Kejriwal has a maturity now borne out of a record of performance to show and alliances with other opposition parties are also starting to firm up in the most surprising corners. His foray this week into Tamil Nadu to attend the innaugaration of Kamal Haasan’s new political party Makkal Needhi Maiam was an early glimpse of what is to come. Kejriwal looked like a man who had come up for air after a year closeted in Delhi and there was a gleam in his eye that showed he was ready for the big battle ahead.

If the Prime Minister does dismiss the Delhi Government he may find that he has in fact let loose his own worst political nightmare.

52 comments:

  1. Good points made. Getting dismissed has more positives than negatives for Aravind Kejriwal and AAP. For BJP it works better to limit its spend of political capital to keeping AAP occupied with daily transactions and fire fighting.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Good points. Getting dismissed has more positives than negatives to Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP. However, for BJP it makes sense to limit its spend of political capital to keeping Kejriwal and AAP busy with daily fire fighting.

    ReplyDelete
  3. AAP sure is in a difficult position in Delhi. If Delhites vote for it again, the centre will become even more hostile and strangle the working of the govt by involving it in useless fights and instructing the bureaucracy n LG to throw more obstacles in the functioning of the Delhi govt.

    On the other hand, if Delhites, fed up with the constant tussle, vote for the bjp or even the Congress then these two will go to town discrediting AAP further saying, we told you that novices cannot govern, Delhi has rejected them etc.

    Most of the media has already surrendered to the centre's strong arm tactics. Barring sporadic discussion on centre's high handedness, there is little in AAP's favour in the media today.

    I really hope they win a full state decisively. At least they would have some real powers to show then....but the electorate does not think deeply and just goes with what the paid media feeds it.

    ReplyDelete
  4. While the facts in the blog are true but expecting respite any time soon will be a misnomer considering the fact that all the four pillars of democracy are in matters. Expecting sensibilities from so called constitutional custodians is remote. Battle is of perceptions and AAP seems to be losing it. AAP impact on middle class is meagre and is seen as always in combating mode. Dealing with unreasonable is an art & science which AAP needs to master. Disdain for opponents can not be worn on sleevesleeve and should be used as weapon when strtegically necessary. Wish AK see it in right perspective.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Great post.. Its good to have list of Top MBA Colleges in India at your post. This can give me or others a idea to find out best. Thanks for sharing this information.
    top rank mba colleges in delhi

    ReplyDelete
  6. Hi!! My dazzling Friends,My name is Eillen Sharma.I Provide Hot call young ladies for sentiment and appreciate over entire night with step home convey for each area. I likewise give Sexy Modal stars and Housewife like your better half to sentiment on the bed of entire night with no hazard folks. On the off chance that you are fascinating for romance with hot young lady you can contact me anyplace.

    gurgaon call girls
    Russian escorts in gurgaon
    housewife escorts in gurgaon
    college call girls in gurgaon

    Kolkata escort girls
    call girls in Kolkata
    housewife escorts in Kolkata
    russian escorts in Kolkata


    Thanku for visited I adore you too who cherishes me.

    ReplyDelete
  7. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hi, I am anika i Provide all escorts services given are you single? don't warry are you interesting Physical relationship 24*7 Hours available my girls If want you contact me follow my link & number.
    "THANKY YOU DEAR"

    #||Gurgaon Escorts||#
    #||Gurgaon call girl||#
    #||Gurgaon Housewife||#
    Hurry up

    ReplyDelete
  9. A medium-term fun with the perfect Goa Call Girls is extremely an extraordinary ordeal that you should encounter regularly.
    Visit Goa Escorts

    ReplyDelete
  10. A medium-term fun with the perfect Goa Call Girls is extremely an extraordinary ordeal that you should encounter regularly.
    Visit Goa Escorts

    ReplyDelete
  11. Have you ever tasted the pretty looking girls? If not, you have come to the right place.
    Chandigarh Escorts
    Ahmedabad Escorts

    ReplyDelete
  12. Welcome to the premier place for booking high-class Ahmedabad Escorts. It is the perfect place for meeting exotic hookers having the ability to do wonder on the bed as well as outside. We suggest you taking a great sort of time to check out the gallery and then choose the right girl that matches your needs.
    Ahmedabad escort service
    Gandhinagar escort service
    Jamnagar escort service
    Navsari escort services
    Rajkot escort services
    Surat escort services

    ReplyDelete
  13. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  14. lol great article. but i searched for a profile at foxaffair.club ended up here.lol weard thing happen to weird people

    ReplyDelete
  15. sheck out https://anothertimebooks.com/

    ReplyDelete
  16. Mumbai Online Escorts has provided the best Mumbai Escorts Service with numerous satisfied customers.Browse female escorts in Mumbai for pleasure and sex. Contact us anytime, we provide services 24x7 For Escorts In Mumbai featuring high class Indian Mumbai Escorts who only offers elite Call Girls In Mumbai for companionship.Night Girls Hot Independent Mumbai Escorts is the best professional service.Mumbai Angel offers high class Escorts Services at affordable prices. http://www.mumbaibeautygirls.com/

    ReplyDelete
  17. hi
    There,
    Thank you for sharing a knowledgeable blog with us I hope that you will post many more blog with us:

    Most of the young guys are searching for beautiful Model Escorts in Delhi as their friend to share their personal things.VIP Delhi Escorts agency providing high profile Model Escorts in Delhi NCR and Call girls service. Call +91-9873777170 for awesome budgeted Escort Girls in Delhi.


    Click here for Independent Delhi Escorts

    ReplyDelete
  18. Maybe AnyFlirts.com? I am shy, but I like to flirting and dating ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  19. Mumbai Escort Service offering hot greater Mumbai escorts. for meet me VIP escorts in Mumbai, online call girls in Mumbai and independent call girls Mumbai.
    Mumbai Escort Services
    Mumbai independent Escort
    Navi Mumbai Escort Service
    Powai Escort Service

    ReplyDelete
  20. https://londontransgirls.com/
    https://tgirlplaza.uk/
    London transsexuals

    ReplyDelete
  21. RIng +971562085100 Dubai Call Girls || Call Girls In Dubai || Dubai Escorts || Escorts In Dubai || Escorts Girl In Dubai || Dubai Escorts Girls || Dubai Escorts Girls Service || Escorts Service In Dubai || Dubai call Girl Service || Call Girl Service In Dubai || Indian Escorts Girls In Dubai || Indian Call Girls In Dubai || Dubai Indian Call Girls || Dubai Escorts Girls Agency || Escorts Agency In Dubai || Female Escorts In Dubai || Dubai Female Escorts || Dubai Call Girls Agency || Call Girls Agency In Dubai || Independent Escorts Girls In Dubai || Dubai Independent Escorts Girls || Independent Call Girls In Dubai || Dubai Independent Call Girls || Dubai russian Call Girls || Russian Call Girls Dubai || Dubai russian Escorts Girl || Russian Escorts Girl In Dubai
    Dubai Escorts
    Dubai Escorts
    Dubai Escorts

    ReplyDelete
  22. Your article is fascinating. , you have enriched your craft delightfully. It rouses individuals a ton. In the event that the subject is acceptable, at that point it is likewise enjoyable to peruse and this is the thing that individuals need these days, your post is truly intriguing. Enlivened by you, I also figure I ought to composeHot Escorts In Gurgaon
    Female Escorts In Gurgaon
    Hot call girls In Gurgaon
    Gurgaon call Girls Real Photos
    Gurgaon escorts Pries
    Hot Escorts In Bhiwadi
    Escorts Service In Golf Course Road
    Call girls In Noida
    Call Girls Dwarka Sector 8
    Gurgaon Call Girls
    Gurgaon Hotel Escorts Services
    Gurgaon call Girls number
    Escorts In M.G road an article on a great subject.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Thanks for sharing this post. After a long time, such a post has been seen, it is a very interesting subject, people like it. When someone shares this kind of article, the mind is happy TheGurugram Escorts Services
    Gurugram call Girls Number
    Hot Gurugram Escorts
    Hot Escorts service in Gurugram
    Call girls In Noida
    Gurugram escorts Prices
    Call girls In Sector 54 Gurugram
    Escorts In Hauzkhas dehli
    Call Girls In Manesar
    college Escorts In Aerocity

    ReplyDelete
  24. This is a good comment, it is an inspiration for today's youth, when we see such comments, we get to learn a lot from such articles. Can you write an article on a delightful subject which is such an article. I want to thank them.Hot Escorts In Gurugram
    Hot Female Escort In Gurugram
    Female Escort Gurugram
    Call Girls Photos
    Escorts Service Gurugram
    Gurugram Escorts Prices
    Call Girls In Gurugram
    Gurugram Call Girls Number

    ReplyDelete
  25. All Type Escorts Hyderabad 99% Discount Make a Date Whatsapp and sms for Book Online.
    Escorts Hyderabad
    All Type Escorts
    Discount
    Make a Date
    Whatsapp and sms
    Book Online

    ReplyDelete
  26. Nice content thanks for sharing with us. Are you looking for canon printer setup? Visit www.canon.com/ijsetup is a web address for the Canon printer driver window. It is a one-stop platform for all the printer driver needs and requirements.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Pick Hyderabad escorts. + Hotel Charges 2500 include + Contact/Whatsapp 4 Hyderabad escort service.

    ReplyDelete
  28. A canon laser printer prints by melting toner powder onto paper. Even though laser printers are more expensive than inkjet printers and use more expensive toner cartridges, in the long run they are still a more cost-effective option due to their overall lower cost per page and faster print speeds

    ReplyDelete
  29. If you want to buy Microsoft 365, you need to follow these simple steps: Go to Microsoft365.com. Choose For Home,Microsoft 365 setup
    For Business, For Business, and For Education. Select your plan and click Buy Now. Log in to your account or create a new one. Click on Next, once logged in.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Believe it or otherwise, it is the kind of details I've long been searching for. It matches my needs a lot. Thank you for composing this info.
    Archives
    eprimefeed.com
    Latest News
    Economy
    Politics
    Tech
    Sports
    Movies
    Fashion

    ReplyDelete
  31. The casino is a scam, but it's not worth your time
    You 용인 출장마사지 can't get paid for your 사천 출장샵 casino bonus unless the bonus code does not match 이천 출장샵 your 경상북도 출장샵 qualifying 부산광역 출장마사지 deposit. Casino-Casino-Review-Review.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Thank you for this brief explanation and very nice information. This post gives truly quality information. Hope to see you again. www.pch.com/actnow
    www.pch.com/final
    www.pch.com/final
    www.pch.com/actnow
    www.pch.com/final

    ReplyDelete