To muster support from Opposition parties against Centre’s Ordinance on control over administrative services in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met his Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren in Ranchi on Friday. Mr. Kejriwal was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders. After the meeting, Mr. Soren announced his support for Mr. Kejriwal in his battle against the Ordinance.
Expressing concern over the Central government’s “scheme” to not let an elected government function which is affecting the “structure of democracy”, Mr. Soren said, “The strength of this country, which is unity in diversity, has been affected by the Central government’s actions. The Centre speaks of federal structure but acts in a spirit contrary to it. It is clear that parties which are not allies of the Central government face almost the same situation and it is a matter of serious concern.” He slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre saying, “It isn’t striking just the Opposition parties but also citizens of the country.”
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader also announced that his party would support AAP in opposing Centre’s Ordinance. “We will discuss the issue in depth within the party and work towards strengthening the democratic situation in the country,” said Mr. Soren.
