Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the head of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has chosen to skip the seventh summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) related to the now-defunct Delhi excise policy. This marks the seventh attempt by the investigating agency to summon the AAP chief. The ED had previously issued the sixth summons on February 14, instructing Kejriwal to appear on February 19.
AAP’s Response to Summons
In response to the repeated summons, AAP issued a statement asserting that the matter is currently in court and is scheduled for a hearing on March 16. The party suggested that instead of daily summons, the ED should await the court’s decision.
Delhi L-G Urges Implementation of Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V K Saxena has written to CM Arvind Kejriwal, expressing dissatisfaction with the AAP-led Delhi government’s failure to implement the central government’s Ayushman Bharat health scheme in the capital. Saxena urged Kejriwal to implement the scheme promptly, citing complaints from disadvantaged groups who are unable to avail the benefits.
Delhi High Court Directs Health Minister and Secretary to Appear
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi health minister and health secretary to appear on March 21 in response to pleas seeking regulation of pathological laboratories in the city. The court highlighted the delay in drafting a bill, as indicated in an email from Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj’s office, and expressed concern over the matter.
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