Delhi CM meets people outside residence, to move motion for Mohan Singh Bisht as Deputy Speaker today

ANI February 27, 2025 202 views

Delhi's new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is set to propose Mohan Singh Bisht as the Deputy Speaker in the Legislative Assembly today. The session will also feature a critical discussion of the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on liquor regulation in Delhi. This report covers the period from 2017-18 to 2020-21 and is part of 14 pending evaluations of the previous AAP government's performance. The motion's proposal comes after Gupta held a preparatory meeting with BJP MLAs to ensure smooth legislative proceedings.

"That, Mohan Singh Bisht, a Hon'ble Member of this House be chosen as the Deputy Speaker" - Delhi Legislative Assembly Business List
New Delhi, February 27: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met and greeted people at her residence on Thursday morning, as well-wishers gathered to congratulate her on her new role, while she prepared to propose BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht's name for the post of Deputy Speaker in the Delhi Assembly on Thursday.

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Rekha Gupta prepares motion for Mohan Singh Bisht as Deputy Speaker

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Assembly to discuss CAG liquor policy report

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BJP MLAs meet before session preparation

"Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister, to move the following motion: 'That, Mohan Singh Bisht, a Hon'ble Member of this House be chosen as the Deputy Speaker of this House,'" stated the List of Business of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

The second motion will be proposed by MLA Anil Kumar Sharma and supported by Gajender Singh Yadav.

"Anil Kumar Sharma, Hon'ble Member, to move the following motion: 'That, Shri Mohan Singh Bisht, a Hon'ble Member of this House be chosen as the Deputy Speaker of this House.' Shri Gajender Singh Yadav, Hon'ble Member, to second the Motion," it stated.

The Delhi Assembly will also discuss the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report titled 'Performance Audit Report on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' today.

On Tuesday, the Chief Minister presented the CAG report on the liquor policy in the Assembly. Before the session, she chaired a meeting with BJP MLAs to discuss the report and ensure the smooth functioning of the House.

The report's presentation led to a major uproar from the opposition, who demanded a wider investigation into the alleged scam.

According to the report, the 'Performance Audit on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' examines the regulation and distribution of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and foreign liquor in the city over four years, from 2017-18 to 2020-21.

This report is one of 14 pending CAG reports on the performance of the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

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