This could emerge as a new flashpoint between the L-G office and AAP dispensation.
New Delhi: Delhi minister Gopal Rai on Monday directed the General Administration Department to make arrangements for the hoisting of national flag on Independence Day by his cabinet colleague Atishi, in what could emerge as a new flashpoint between the L-G office and AAP dispensation.
Rai issued the directions following a meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail.
Issuing the directions, Rai, who is also the Minister for General Administration, said, “I had a meeting with Chief Minister today. He desires that minister Atishi should hoist the flag on August 15, 2024, at the Chhatrasal Stadium event, in his place. All the necessary arrangements be made accordingly.” In a letter to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V K Saxena last week, Kejriwal said Cabinet minister Atishi would hoist the national flag during the Delhi government’s Independence Day programme in his place.