Delhi's three-day assembly session begins today, marking the BJP's return to power after 27 years. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which governed for 10 years, will now serve as the opposition.
New Delhi: Delhi's three-day assembly session commences today, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) assuming power after a 27-year absence. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), after a decade in power, will occupy the opposition benches. This historic shift will also see the swearing-in of newly elected MLAs and the election of the Speaker.
Day One's Agenda
The assembly session begins at 11 AM on February 24th. Protem Speaker Arvinder Singh Lovely will first administer the oath to the 70 newly elected MLAs. Following this, at 2 PM, the election of the Speaker will take place. BJP senior leader Vijender Gupta has filed his nomination and is expected to be elected unopposed. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will propose his name, seconded by cabinet ministers Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Ravinder Inder Raj.
Day Two in the Assembly
On February 25th, the second day of the session, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena will deliver his address, outlining the Delhi government's priorities and future plans. Furthermore, 14 CAG reports pending from the AAP government's tenure will be tabled in the House. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will move a vote of thanks on the LG's address.
Potential for Uproar on Day Three
February 26th will be a holiday for the assembly. However, on February 27th, discussions on the LG's address will take place, along with the election of the Deputy Speaker. Significant disruption is anticipated on this day. The AAP opposition plans to remind the BJP government of its election promises. Led by party leader Atishi, AAP MLAs are prepared to corner the government on issues such as the BJP's promise of ₹2500 monthly allowance for women and other key pledges.
A Significant Challenge for the BJP Government
The presentation of CAG reports will occur for the first time under the BJP government. During the election campaign, the BJP pledged to make public the CAG reports from the AAP government's term, which were previously suppressed. Now, these reports will be discussed in the assembly, potentially leading to a b opposition response regarding the government's anti-corruption stance.
A Historic Session: Power Shift and Future Strategies
After 27 years, the BJP has returned to power in Delhi, and this session will offer the first glimpse into the government's functioning. The opposition is also fully prepared, suggesting a potentially tumultuous and politically significant session.
