Delhi L-G V K Saxena expresses displeasure over CM skipping events for Gandhi, Shastri

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has written to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressing disappointment over him and his government's 'utter disregard' and 'breach of protocol' during the commemoration of Gandhi Jayanti and birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri.

The LG has pointed to the absence of the CM and cabinet ministers at Raj Ghat and Vijay Ghat while the President and Vice President came to pay homage.

He has also pointed to deputy CM leaving Raj Ghat before the President's arrival, terming it as a 'breach of protocol'.


"Hon'ble President of India and Hon'ble Vice-President etc are the apex constitutional institutions of the nation and showing respect to such institutions is fundamental duty of every citizen. As host to yesterday's function at Vijay Ghat, it was incumbent upon the government of Delhi, as representative of public, to remain present to receive the dignitaries and see them off at departure. Prima- facie, it appears to me a serious breach of protocol and deliberate disrespect," the LG has said.

LG has also drawn attention to the poor maintenance of Vijay ghat.