Delhi Services Bill: Arvind Kejriwal thanks Congress, Manmohan Singh for support

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi expressing his gratitude “on behalf of the people of Delhi” for voting against the Delhi Services Bill.

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“I write to you expressing gratitude on behalf of the 2 crore people of Delhi for your party’s support in rejecting and voting against the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023,” the AAP National convener said in his letter.

Parliament had on Monday (August 7) passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, that gives the central government control over bureaucrats in the Delhi government, with the Rajya Sabha approving it with 131 votes in favour and 102 against.

The AAP leader also wrote to former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, “expressing gratitude on behalf of the 2 crore people of Delhi for your support in rejecting and voting against the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023.”

“I would like to place on record the heartfelt appreciation that the people of Delhi have for you for championing their rights on the floor of the Rajya Sabha, despite your deteriorating health,” he said in his letter to Dr. Manmohan Singh.

(With inputs from agencies)