"Delhi Metro is a 50:50 joint project between the Delhi Government and the Central Government. Therefore, the expenditure on this should be borne equally by the Delhi Government and the Central Government," the letter read.
The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment on a petition seeking a special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly to discuss reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
Addressing a press conference, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj highlighted the Delhi government's refusal to sign an MoU with the Centre for the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, which would have brought significant healthcare infrastructure improvements to Delhi.
The Delhi government reply stated that the AB-PMJAY scheme would benefit only about 12 per cent to 15 per cent of the city's population, making its impact limited., and in contrast, the DAK scheme offered by the Delhi Government has a "broader and more far-reaching effect."
Earlier today, the Delhi High Court criticised the Delhi Government for its delay in addressing the CAG reports, stating, "The way you have dragged your feet raises doubts about your bona fides."
Stepping up its attack on AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, BJP on Saturday alleged that he is the "kingpin" of the liquor scam and there was a loss of Rs 2,026 crore to the Delhi government.
The CAG report on the Delhi government's excise policy revealed a revenue loss of Rs 2,026 crore to the state exchequer. The report also alleged that AAP leaders "benefited from kickbacks."
Appreciating the centre for announcing the 'Cashless Treatment' scheme to cover expenses of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days of treatment for road accident victims, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that he feels happy that the central government has le
The Delhi High Court Friday deferred the hearing of a petition challenging the election promise by the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to grant Rs 2100 per month to women in Delhi under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana.
Responding over demand to include Jat community in the central OBC list by AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, Chattar Singh, former chairman of OBC Commission of Delhi Government accused BJP and AAP of being "anti-reservation".