CM Kejriwal patch up with Lt. Governor?

The two week-long confrontation between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung abruptly ends with the Delhi High Court’s ruling given in favour of the Chief Minister. It termed as “suspect” the Centre’s recent notification barring the ACB from acting against its officers in criminal offences and held that the LG cannot act in his discretion. It suggests the LG to co-ordinate with the Chief Minister to ensure smooth governance in Delhi.

Arvind Kejriwal government also held an emergency open-cabinet meeting in the Connaught Park on Monday. Everyone believed that it is the first sign of declaring war against the LG and the Modi government. But, the LG is surprised to see when Arvind Kejriwal accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Chief Secretary K.K. Sharma have come to meet him on Tuesday for appraising him about the High Court ruling about the powers of the ACB and his views on the issue. He also appraised the LG about the cabinet meeting held on Monday. He told the LG that he is ready to co-ordinate with him and is expecting the same from him for a smooth operation of Delhi government.

People of Delhi are appreciating Arvind Kejriwal for trying a patch up with the LG instead of continuing the battle. However, he is going to give an acid test to the Modi government very soon by putting a demand for full statehood to Delhi.