AAP's Sanjay Singh Slams SC Verdict on MCD Nominations

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh criticized the Supreme Court's decision, which upheld the Delhi lieutenant governor's authority to appoint MCD aldermen. Singh described the ruling as a significant setback for India's democracy, arguing that it allows the LG to bypass the elected government. The decision was 15 months in the making.

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Monday expressed strong disapproval of the Supreme Court's recent decision upholding the Delhi lieutenant governor's right to appoint Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) aldermen. Singh labeled the ruling a 'big blow' to India's democracy.

The Supreme Court's bench, chaired by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud and including Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala, held that the LG has the authority to nominate aldermen, effectively bypassing the elected government. This decision came after a prolonged deliberation period of nearly 15 months.

In his reaction, Singh stated, 'This is a big blow to India's democracy. By bypassing the elected government, you are giving all the powers to the lieutenant governor to run Delhi, which is neither good for democracy nor the Constitution of India.' He further criticized the decision as 'unfortunate' and 'against the spirit of democracy.'

(With inputs from agencies.)