Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government would challenge the Centre’s ordinance, related to transfer and posting of officers serving the Delhi government, in the Supreme Court.
Mr. Kejriwal termed the ordinance an “insult” and a “direct challenge to the majesty and power” of the highest court in the country.
Addressing a press conference, Mr. Kejriwal said that the ordinance was “undemocratic” and an “attack on the federal structure” as it takes away power from an elected government to perform its duties effectively. “The entire battle is now Supreme Court vs Centre. It is extremely dangerous. Kejriwal is just a small player in this. This way, the Central government will bring in an ordinance to negate any unfavourable judgement, since they have the majority,” the Chief Minister said.
