Delhi Political Tensions Escalate Over Bus Marshal Reinstatement
AAP and BJP leaders clash in dramatic protests as they vie for the reinstatement of 10,000 sacked bus marshals.
- AAP minister Saurabh Bharadwaj was seen pleading at the feet of BJP MLA Vijendra Gupta to urge cooperation in reinstating bus marshals.
- The conflict revolves around the termination of 10,000 bus marshals last year, with both parties blaming each other for delays in reinstatement.
- AAP leaders, including Chief Minister Atishi, staged a protest outside the Lieutenant Governor's residence, leading to their detention by police.
- BJP leaders accused AAP of misconduct during the protest, while AAP claimed BJP was reluctant to support the reinstatement proposal.
- The Lieutenant Governor met with a delegation of bus marshals, promising to address their employment concerns within a week.