Delhi's LG given expanded powers by Indian President, potentially escalating central-state tensions.

The President of India has empowered Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, to establish and appoint members to various governing bodies under laws enacted by Parliament. This delegation, announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, expands the LG's role in Delhi's governance. The decision may intensify tensions between the Aam Aadmi Party government and the central government over administrative control in the national capital.

September 03, 2024
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