Synopsis
On February 25, AAP aims to regularise 12,000 contract employees of the MCD, as stated by Atishi. This significant move has drawn criticism from BJP, which claims no proposals have been submitted yet. AAP emphasizes its commitment to fulfilling promises made during the municipal elections.Key Takeaways
- AAP plans to regularise 12,000 contract employees in MCD.
- February 25 marks a historic decision for contract workers.
- BJP accuses AAP of spreading false information.
- Atishi highlights AAP's past achievements in employee regularisation.
- Delhi's budget has increased significantly under AAP's governance.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (NationPress) The ruling AAP is gearing up to regularise 12,000 contract personnel of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi by endorsing a proposal in the upcoming session of the civic House on February 25, as stated by party leader and former Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday.
The BJP responded, alleging that Atishi is disseminating falsehoods since no proposal to regularise the employees has yet been forwarded to the MCD Secretary's office for the February 25 assembly.
During a press conference alongside Mayor Mahesh Kumar Khichi, Atishi remarked that this would mark a historic decision where such a substantial number of contract workers, including sanitation personnel, gardeners, teachers, junior engineers, and malaria breeding checkers, will be impacted.
“February 25 will be a defining moment in MCD's history when such a vast number of contract workers will transition to permanent positions in one fell swoop,” she asserted.
The AAP's announcement is set against the backdrop of a significant power realignment in MCD, following the vacancy of 12 seats in the civic agency due to the election of councillors to both the Delhi Assembly and Parliament.
Delhi BJP President Virender Sachdeva recently indicated the potential for the Opposition to reclaim a majority through this realignment, suggesting that Delhi might soon witness a “Triple engine” government, with the MCD serving as the third engine alongside the Delhi and Union governments.
BJP representatives contend that the party has the backing of councillors within the 250-member civic body, which currently has 12 vacant seats.
Atishi emphasized that the AAP remains dedicated to regularising contract employees and has previously granted permanent roles to 4,500 sanitation workers.
She reiterated that during the municipal elections, the AAP pledged to convert temporary roles into permanent ones, and the party is now poised to fulfill that commitment.
Atishi also pointed out the AAP’s ongoing efforts to provide permanent postings to contract teachers in Punjab.
Mayor Khichi echoed this sentiment, underscoring the AAP’s history of delivering on all its promises.
Earlier in the day, the 22 AAP legislators elected Atishi as the party’s representative in the Legislative Assembly.
When asked about the BJP's claims that the AAP-led Delhi government has exhausted its financial resources, Atishi, who is anticipated to be elected as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, responded, “I expected the BJP to honor its pledges rather than making excuses for hindrances in their actions.”
She highlighted that Delhi’s budget allocation in 2015, when the AAP government took office, was Rs 30,000 crore, which has surged to Rs 77,000 crore over the past decade—a growth of over 2.5 times. “I challenge the BJP to identify even a single government in BJP-ruled states that has achieved such a remarkable accomplishment,” she stated.
Additionally, she noted the CAG’s acknowledgment of the previous AAP administration for being the only one with surplus earnings or profits.
