Delhi CM and Governor reject each other’s orders

The appointment of Shakunthala Gamlin as additional principal secretary by Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung was promptly rejected by the Delhi Chief Minister and similarly the Governor has rejected the appointment of Rajendra Kumar (Services) made by the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seriously reacted against Anindo Majumdar, the Principal Secretary (services) for issuing an order notifying the appointment of Shakunthala Gamlin as Principal Secretary, following the orders from Lt Governor. Majumdar was replaced with Rajendra Kumar, who is currently serving as Chief Minister’s principal secretary. He also had another shock when found his office was locked and was ordered to report to Chief Minister for posting.

But, Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung shoots a letter to the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stating that the appointment of Rajendra Kumar is void and don’t have his permission for it. Hence, a cat fight between the Delhi Chief Minister and Lt. Governor has been continuing for the last four days over this issue. Arvind Kejriwal has sought President Pranab Mukharji’s appointment to complain against Lt. Governor, but didn’t get until now.