Dynamite News Three-day Session of newly elected Delhi Assembly begins today; A look...
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has appointed BJP senior leader, Arvinder Singh Lovely, as the Protem Speaker. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: The three-day session of the Delhi Assembly commenced today on Monday, with BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely taking the oath as Protem Speaker at Raj Niwas. The oath was administered by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.
During the session, key events include MLA swearing-in, Speaker election, LG address, and policy discussions.
First Day
The proceedings of the House on the first day start with the newly elected MLAs being sworn-in. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will move the motion for senior BJP leader Vijender Gupta to be elected as the Speaker. The election of the legislative assembly speaker will be held at 2 pm.
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has appointed BJP senior leader, Arvinder Singh Lovely, as the Protem Speaker—a temporary presiding officer for conducting initial proceedings until the election of a full-time Speaker.
Second Day
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LG Saxena will address the Assembly, outlining the government’s vision and agenda. Following his address, 14 reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India will be presented, shedding light on Delhi’s financial performance, audit findings, and governance insights.
Third Day
The concluding day of the session, February 26, there will be a discussion on the motion of thanks to the LG’s address, starting at 11:00 AM. This will be followed by the election of the Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Assembly.
Major Policy Announcements
In its first Cabinet meeting, the government has already taken significant policy decisions, including:
Implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi, with an additional Rs 5 lakh top-up for enhanced healthcare benefits.
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Presentation of 14 CAG reports to promote transparency and accountability in governance.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized her administration commitment to delivering on promises made to the people of Delhi. “We will ensure the effective execution of our policies and uphold the highest standards of governance,” she stated.
AAP Role in the Opposition
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which secured 22 seats in the recent elections, has named senior leader Atishi as the Leader of Opposition. AAP’s focus will be on scrutinizing government policies, advocating for people-centric initiatives, and holding the ruling party accountable.