Delhi Vidhan Sabha accepts resolution on full statehood

The Delhi Vidhan Sabha has accepted the resolution on full statehood for the city, according to reports. "I want to tell BJP that if before 2019 Elections, Delhi is granted statehood. we'll make sure that each and every vote from Delhi goes in your favour, we'll campaign for you. If you don't do so Delhi residents will put up boards saying 'BJP leave Delhi'," Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was quoted as saying in the Assembly.

AAP has been demanding full statehood for Delhi, alleging interference from the Central government.

Delhi came into existence in 1993. Being a union territory, the elected government do not have any control on various administrative affairs including law and order. This has often brought the AAP led government face to face with the lieutenant governor, appointed by the government at the Centre.


Last year in a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court ruled that the LG has the supremacy in the national capital as he has more power than the governor of a state as he does not have to act on the aid and advice of the council of ministers all the time.