Why no appraisal of LG's job? AAP wonders mockingly

Accusing Delhi Lt. Governor of constantly interfering in the government's work, AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj from Greater Kailash constituency questions why he's not given a job appraisal.

The MLA has called for an online discussion at 3:30pm today on LG's performance as the year ends. 

"There is no answerabilty or accountability of LG despite all the powers that he is authorised to exercise," AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj said at a media conference.

He said that powers given to the Lt Governor were in the areas of land, police and public order, and he "snatched" the department of services.

Though LG is not elected by the people but he beholds substantial powers, so his accountability must be set. Here is a report prepared by AAP MLA @Saurabh_MLAgk holding his office accountable. Do watch and share ! pic.twitter.com/W7bL3pJcZ5

- AAP (@AamAadmiParty) December 30, 2017

"Every time, there is a crime happening against women, children or senior citizens, the inefficiency of police is justified saying there is a shortage of staff.

"But new recruitments are not being organised despite High Court orders," he said.

Bhardwaj said Baijal had a chance to make a contribution by filling up the 14,000 vacancies in police but he "didn't do anything".

"In July, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal requested the Lt Governor to plan to fill up the 37,000 vacancies in the government.

As the year ends, let’s talk about performance of our Hon’ble LG.Join live at 3:30 pm today https://t.co/9MwywikeHRpic.twitter.com/sxoJKPiSGD

- Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) December 30, 2017

"We have constantly been asking them about these but there haven't been any answers from LG office," he said.

He criticised the Lt Governor, who is the chairman of Delhi Development Authority (DDA), for not conducting any operations against unauthorized construction "across the city".

Bhardwaj also complained about the quality of newly constructed DDA flats.

"The government depends on DDA for space to build schools, hospitals, Mohalla clinics and bus depots.

"We were not given even a single piece of land by them to build Mohalla clinics last year," he said.

"He (LG) shows as if he is taking a number of measures for road safety, sanitation etc. by calling for meetings and by tweeting his pictures from the various sites and the venues.

"In reality, nothing is being done on his part in strengthening the police, in monitoring the MCDs, in conducting investigation against bureaucrats.

"The LG has failed in playing the constitutional responsibility on him. The only power he exercises is the power to interfere," he claimed.

(With information from IANS)