“Legislation and order scenario has change into very dangerous,” Arvind Kejriwal tweeted.

New Delhi:

The law-and-order scenario in Delhi turned the most recent flashpoint between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena immediately. Mr Saxena, who held a gathering with officers of the Delhi Police, tweeted about it, citing a remark Mr Kejriwal made earlier immediately.

The tweet whose screenshot he enclosed, learn: “The legislation and order scenario in Delhi had deteriorated quite a bit final yr. It’s good to know that the LG is lastly holding a gathering on it. The LG ought to concentrate on legislation and order and maintain such conferences incessantly.”

A tough translation of Mr Saxena’s Hindi tweet accompanying the screenshot learn: “The Chief Minister can be blissful to know that I overview the legislation and order scenario with the Commissioner of Police/Particular Commissioners each week. Regardless of the challenges, the Delhi Police is doing a commendable job. Affordable reward and condemnation of the police is part of my inclusive-neutral working model. Hope additionally, you will be taught.”

Inside minutes, Mr Kejriwal replied, “I ponder if you’re happy with the legislation and order scenario in Delhi. Within the final 1 yr, the legislation and order scenario has change into very dangerous. Folks have began feeling very insecure. It means no matter is being carried out isn’t sufficient. As an alternative of stopping the work of the individuals of Delhi on a regular basis, as a substitute of doing politics, take note of this.”

Legislation and order in Delhi, managed by the Central authorities, has been a significant level of friction between the ruling Aam Aadmi Celebration and the Lieutenant Governor, the Centre’s consultant within the metropolis state.

Over the past months, Delhi has seen a spate of crimes that made headlines — together with the homicide of Shraddha Walkar by her live-in companion Aaftab Poonawala and the hit-and-drag case that triggered the demise of a 22-year-old on New Yr’s Day.

After the hit-and-drag case, Mr Kejriwal tweeted, “Spoke to Hon’ble LG on Kanjhawala incident. Requested him to take exemplary motion towards culprits, strictest sections of IPC shud be slapped towards them. No leniency shud be confirmed even when they’ve excessive political connections. He assured that he’ll take robust motion”.