The winter session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly was flagged off on Monday ahead of debates on issues like air pollution, environmental concerns, and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports associated with the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ and the Delhi Jal Board.
“I would like to say that both the ruling and opposition parties should fulfill their respective responsibilities, and there should be a constructive and positive discussion on the very important issues facing Delhi,” Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said while talking to reporters.
“The focus of the session will be on ensuring smooth conduct of proceedings while preserving the decorum of the House. The session will reflect the principles of orderly deliberation and transparency,” Gupta added.
The Delhi government is also expected to introduce the Jan Vishwas Bill, which seeks to decriminalize minor offenses by replacing criminal penalties with civil proceedings. The House is also likely to take up discussions on Delhi’s air pollution and review measures undertaken by successive governments over the past two decades to address the issue.
Delhi Cabinet minister Kapil Mishra said the Delhi government would bring a resolution on the environment and air pollution, following which the issue would be taken up for discussion in the House.
“The CAG reports on Sheesh Mahal will be tabled and made public during the session. Two more CAG reports on irregularities in Delhi’s sewage/water as well as the education sector during the AAP rule will also be discussed,” Mishra said.
Senior AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha said the party would seek a detailed account of the BJP government’s performance, alleging that it had failed to deliver the ₹2,500 assistance to women promised during the Assembly elections.
“The BJP government must tell what it has done in the interest of Delhi’s citizens over the 10 months of being in power. BJP obtained votes from the people of Delhi by making false promises and formed the government,” Jha added.
