Delhi LG VK Saxena’s workplace on Tuesday responded to CM Atishi’s letter urging to cease the demolition of the spiritual constructions allegedly ordered by the Non secular Committee. LG workplace stated that neither any spiritual construction was being demolished nor any such file to this impact got here.
LG workplace accused Atishi of taking part in low-cost politics. LG workplace stated, “CM is taking part in low-cost politics to divert consideration from her and her predecessor CM’s failures.” It additional stated, “If in any respect, LG has issued strict directions to the Police to keep up further vigil in opposition to forces who could take pleasure in deliberate vandalism for political advantages. His directions are being strictly adopted, as was witnessed through the simply gone Christmas celebrations which didn’t see any untoward incident.”
The LG workplace’s clarification got here after a letter alleging spiritual constructions’ demolition on LG’s approval was written by CM Atishi a few hours in the past. In her letter, she stated, ” It has been dropped at my consideration that the Non secular Committee has ordered the demolition of quite a few spiritual constructions all throughout Delhi, in a gathering dated November 22, 2024, whose minutes are enclosed.”
She alleged that till final yr, the choice of the Non secular Committee went to him by way of the CM and Delhi Residence Minister however within the involved order this course of was not adopted. She stated, “In an order issued final yr your workplace said that demolition of spiritual constructions is a matter associated to ‘public order’, and doesn’t fall below the purview of the elected authorities and shall be straight below the purview of the Hon’ble LG. Since then the work of the Non secular Committee has been straight monitored by you.”
Moreover, she requested the LG to cease the demolition as it will damage the spiritual sentiments of the individuals. Atishi stated, “Demolition of those constructions would damage the spiritual sentiments of those communities. On behalf of the individuals of Delhi, I want to request you to to not demolish any of those temples and locations of worship within the listing enclosed.”