Delhi LG Praises CM Atishi, Calls Her 'Thousand Times Better' Than Kejriwal

VK Saxena's rare commendation highlights ongoing tensions between Delhi's AAP government and the Centre-appointed LG.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena lauded Chief Minister Atishi during a university convocation, stating she is 'a thousand times better' than her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal.
Atishi, who became CM in September following Kejriwal’s resignation amid corruption allegations, did not address Saxena’s comments during her speech.
The LG's remarks come against the backdrop of long-standing disputes between the AAP-led state government and the Centre-appointed LG over governance and administrative control in Delhi.
Atishi emphasized her government’s achievements in higher education, including the establishment of four new universities and a near doubling of student enrollment over the past decade.
Saxena's comment marks a shift in tone, as he has previously criticized both Atishi and Kejriwal on issues ranging from governance to alleged corruption.