Govt reduced Assembly to a formality: LoP

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, Updated At : 05:04 AM Dec 03, 2024 IST

The Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, has accused the AAP government of reducing the Delhi Assembly to a mere formality. Gupta alleged that the government convened a session without proper preparations, failed to discuss critical public interest issues, and adjourned proceedings abruptly.Gupta said, “The AAP government has turned the Delhi Assembly into a joke. Despite announcing a three-day session from November 29 to December 2, the Assembly proceedings on the first day lasted only a few hours, with no significant discussions. The sessions scheduled for December 1 and 2 were adjourned without explanation.”

He criticised the government for excluding Question Hour, Short Duration Discussion, and Calling Attention Motion from the agenda. “These are fundamental tools for legislative accountability, yet the government chose to exclude them, showcasing its lack of preparedness and disregard for democratic norms,” Gupta remarked.

Gupta also alleged that the government failed to present the 14 pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports, despite repeated demands from the Opposition. On the issue of revised budget estimates, Gupta accused the government of deliberate delays. “The government sent its revised budget estimates to the Ministry of Home Affairs for approval, leading to the adjournment of the December 2 session. If approval was needed, why weren’t these estimates sent earlier? This clearly shows the session was a mere formality,” he stated.

Gupta also condemned the government for abolishing provisions to ask questions under Rule 280. “This is an attempt to suppress opposition voices and avoid accountability,” he said.