Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin on Thursday to garner support in opposing the Centre’s recent Ordinance regarding administrative services in the national capital. Kejriwal, who has been actively seeking assistance from opposition parties, announced the meeting with Stalin through a tweet, expressing his intent to rally against the “Anti-Delhi” Ordinance imposed by the central government.
Kejriwal’s nationwide tour to rally support against the Ordinance commenced on May 23. Following his meeting with various political leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, Nitish Kumar, and Tejashwi Yadav, he is now reaching out to the Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand Chief Ministers. The purpose of these meetings is to build a united front against the ordinance, which has been deemed unconstitutional and undemocratic by Kejriwal.
The Centre’s ordinance, introduced on May 19, seeks to establish rules for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), specifically regarding transfer postings, vigilance, and related matters. By amending the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, the ordinance bypasses a Supreme Court ruling in the Centre vs. Delhi case. In response, Kejriwal aims to rally support and oppose what he perceives as a detrimental move by the Modi government against the people of Delhi.
Apart from the upcoming meeting with MK Stalin, Kejriwal has also scheduled a meeting with Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on June 2 in Ranchi. Through these interactions, Kejriwal hopes to garner additional backing in his fight against the Centre’s ordinance, amplifying the voices of those who oppose its implementation.