As the Lok Sabha on Thursday gave its nod to a Bill that gives the Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) of Delhi control over Group A services, Union Minister Amit Shah said the Opposition parties belonging to the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) came together to oppose the Bill for the sake of their alliance and not for “democracy, the country or its people”.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed by voice vote amid a Opposition walkout.
“Today the country is witnessing the dual face of Opposition. For them, the Bills for public welfare are not important. To ensure a small party does not leave their alliance, they have joined forces,” Mr. Shah said, referring to the nine Bills that were passed without discussion because of Opposition protests.
