Constitutional crisis in Delhi as officers refuse to work due to pressure from BJP: CM Arvind Kejriwal in Assembly

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Monday raised concerns over what he termed as a "serious constitutional crisis" gripping the national capital city. Kejriwal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of exerting pressure on government officers to halt the implementation of a one-time settlement scheme aimed at correcting water bills.

The CM alleged that officers were refusing to carry out their duties citing alleged threats. Kejriwal minced no words in pointing fingers at the BJP, alleging that their interference was obstructing the administration's efforts to address critical issues.

"BJP pressuring officers to stop implementation of one-time settlement scheme for correcting water bills," the Delhi CM said addressing the Assembly in the national capital.

Kejriwal emphasized the importance of the one-time settlement scheme in correcting water bills. He appealed to the Lieutenant Governor to intervene and instruct officers to proceed with the implementation of the scheme, stressing the urgency of the matter.

"There will be massive agitation by people if one-time settlement scheme for correcting water bills not implemented in Delhi," Kejriwal said according to newswire PTI and further said: "Request Lt Governor to direct officers to implement one-time settlement scheme for correcting water bills." (With inputs from agencies)