Launching a scathing attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the worsening pollution levels in the national capital, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday said the people, the highest office of justice in the country and even the Almighty have turned against him for 'poisoning' the
"Whatever was announced yesterday in Bihar Vidhan Sabha regarding the census is a step towards development with justice...The Bihar government is working for development, taking into consideration justice, while the government in Delhi is not doing any development..." JDU President said.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday recommended the immediate suspension of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) Chairman Ashwani Kumar to the Lieutenant Governor, in a move to expedite action on bureaucracy obstructing the government's efforts to fight rising pollution.
"Yesterday, there was a meeting of MLAs. All MLAs demanded that Arvind Kejriwal should not resign. All the MLAs said that even if he (Kejriwal) is sent to jail, he should run the government from jail but should not resign," said AAP MP Sandeep Pathak.
Delhi Minister Atishi on Monday said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders will seek permission from the court to allow Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to operate from jail if he is arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Amid speculation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in the liquor 'scam' case, the party chief on Monday called a meeting of party leaders to discuss the ongoing situation.
As the air quality in the national capital declined further on Monday, the political war of words peaked as Environment Minister Gopal Rai hit back at the BJP for questioning the return of the 'Odd-Even' rule amid mounting pollution concerns.
The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed the trial Court order which had issued summons against Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a case related to allegedly getting herself registered in two constituencies.
The overall air quality in the National Capital continues to be in the 'severe' category for the fifth straight day, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. AQI measured at 9 AM from ITO in Delhi was recorded as 400 in the Very Poor Category.