A five-member panel constituted by the Delhi government has suggested that the health infrastructure of the city should be used only for treating residents of the national capital, in view of the raging COVID-19 crisis, sources said on Saturday.

The suggestion comes in the backdrop of Delhi recording over 1,000 coronavirus cases daily for the past few days and the AAP government fending itself against allegations of lack of hospital beds and other facilities.

The panel, headed by Indraprastha University vice-chancellor Dr Mahesh Verma, has submitted its report to the government in which it has said that if Delhi health infrastructure is open for non-residents, all beds will be occupied within just three days, according to sources.

An official said that the government will soon take a decision on the report of the panel, constituted earlier this week.

The other members of panel are: Dr Sunil Kumar, the medical director of GTB Hospital; Dr Arun Gupta, president of Delhi Medical Council; Dr R K Gupta, former president of Delhi Medical Association; and Dr Sandeep Budhiraja, the group medical director of Max Hospital. 
The Delhi government had asked the panel to guide it on healthcare infrastructure augmentation and overall preparedness of hospitals to battle COVID-19 in the national capital.

The panel was also asked to guide the government on any other area where strengthening of infrastructure is required to better manage the pandemic in Delhi.

On Friday, Delhi recorded 1,330 fresh coronavirus cases taking the COVID-19 tally in the city beyond the 26,000-mark, as the death toll due to the disease jumped to 708.

The highest spike in fresh cases -- 1513 -- was recorded on June 3.

A five-member panel constituted by the Delhi government has suggested that the health infrastructure of the city should be used only for treating residents of the national capital, in view of the raging COVID-19 crisis, sources said on Saturday.

A five-member panel constituted by the Delhi government has suggested that the health infrastructure of the city should be used only for treating residents of the national capital, in view of the raging COVID-19 crisis, sources said on Saturday. The suggestion comes in the backdrop of Delhi recording over 1,000 coronavirus cases daily for the past few days and the AAP government fending itself against allegations of lack of hospital beds and other facilities. The panel, headed by Indraprastha University vice-chancellor Dr Mahesh Verma, has submitted its report to the government in which it has said that if Delhi health infrastructure is open for non-residents, all beds will be occupied within just three days, according to sources. An official said that the government will soon take a decision on the report of the panel, constituted earlier this week. The other members of panel are: Dr Sunil Kumar, the medical director of GTB Hospital; Dr Arun Gupta, president of Delhi Medical Council; Dr R K Gupta, former president of Delhi Medical Association; and Dr Sandeep Budhiraja, the group medical director of Max Hospital. The Delhi government had asked the panel to guide it on healthcare infrastructure augmentation and overall preparedness of hospitals to battle COVID-19 in the national capital. The panel was also asked to guide the government on any other area where strengthening of infrastructure is required to better manage the pandemic in Delhi. On Friday, Delhi recorded 1,330 fresh coronavirus cases taking the COVID-19 tally in the city beyond the 26,000-mark, as the death toll due to the disease jumped to 708. The highest spike in fresh cases -- 1513 -- was recorded on June 3.

Delhi health infra should be used for its residents only: Panel formed by AAP govt

Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday held a high-level meeting over the violence in the national capital, wherein a decision was taken to provide relief material to the victims of the mayhem.

Deputy Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-riots-government-under-fire-from-opposition-high-court-raps-police-and-cm-demands-army-deployment-283036">Manish Sisodia</a>, Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-riots-government-under-fire-from-opposition-high-court-raps-police-and-cm-demands-army-deployment-283036">Kailash Gahlot</a> and senior officials attended the meeting.

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Earlier, the Chief Minister had announced the compensation of Rupees 1 crore and a job to a family member of Police Head Constable Rattan Lal, who had lost his life during the violence in North-East Delhi.

On Wednesday, the Chief Minister and his deputy had visited the violence-affected areas in the North-East district of the national capital.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-riots-death-toll-reaches-32-whatsapp-groups-under-scanner-283021">Delhi riots: Death toll reaches 32; WhatsApp groups under scanner</a>

The two leaders interacted with locals at Johripur following a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-riots-government-under-fire-from-opposition-high-court-raps-police-and-cm-demands-army-deployment-283036">Delhi High Court</a> order that "the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister should also visit the affected areas for confidence-building among people."

At least 33 people, including a police head constable, have died while around 200 people have sustained serious injuries in the violence that raged for three days in the North-East Delhi.

Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday held a high-level meeting over the violence in the national capital, wherein a decision was taken to provide relief material to the victims of the mayhem.

Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday held a high-level meeting over the violence in the national capital, wherein a decision was taken to provide relief material to the victims of the mayhem. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Minister Kailash Gahlot and senior officials attended the meeting. Also read: Delhi riots: Government under fire from Opposition, high court raps police and CM demands Army deployment Earlier, the Chief Minister had announced the compensation of Rupees 1 crore and a job to a family member of Police Head Constable Rattan Lal, who had lost his life during the violence in North-East Delhi. On Wednesday, the Chief Minister and his deputy had visited the violence-affected areas in the North-East district of the national capital. Also read: Delhi riots: Death toll reaches 32; WhatsApp groups under scanner The two leaders interacted with locals at Johripur following a Delhi High Court order that "the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister should also visit the affected areas for confidence-building among people." At least 33 people, including a police head constable, have died while around 200 people have sustained serious injuries in the violence that raged for three days in the North-East Delhi.

Delhi government decides to provide relief to victims of violence

Hunger, unemployment, illiteracy, violence and hatred in society need to be fought through education, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said on Thursday and asserted educators of Delhi government are committed to carry out "surgical strikes" on these ills.

The purpose of education is happiness of the children and how they use it and contribute to happiness of others in the society, Sisodia said at an administrative capacity building programme for heads and inspectors of Delhi government schools.

''In newspapers we read headlines that make us sad. The army can not do a surgical strike on it, you will have to do it. The teachers and education staff of Delhi will conduct surgical strike on these ills of unemployment, hunger, illiteracy, violence and hatred that become headlines in newspapers," he said.

Sisodia, who is also Education minister of Delhi, highlighted achievements of the AAP government in uplifting education sector in Delhi and laid emphasis on 'happiness' curriculum and 'entrepreneurship mindset' launched for government schools in Delhi.

"Entrepreneurship mindset curriculum is aimed at preparing job providers not job seekers," he said about the curriculum for Class IX-XII students which has been launched on pilot basis in some of the city government schools.

There should not be any confusion that the curriculum is intended to prepare entrepreneurs as it is aimed at cultivating entrepreneurial mindset in students so that they become job providers and problem solvers in any field they work after the school education, Sisodia said.

The Deputy Chief Minister asked education department officials to issue a circular on teacher innovation fund of Rs 1.0-1.5 lakh per school which was announced in Delhi government budget.

In reply to a question, Sisodia said all the eligible vice principals wiil be promoted as principals if Delhi government is given power over Services department.

He also said that the government has removed the income cap on scholarship for meritorious students so that most of them will be benefited by it.

Sisodia highlighted human resource and infrastructure developments in the Education sector under the AAP government and overall improvement in results of Delhi schools in last 4.5 years.

He claimed 2.5 times increase in Education budget from Rs 6600 crore in 2015 to Rs 15600 crore in 2019 and said by November this year 45118 classrooms will be ready against 24157 in 2015.&nbsp;

Hunger, unemployment, illiteracy, violence and hatred in society need to be fought through education, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said on Thursday and asserted educators of Delhi government are committed to carry out "surgical strikes" on these ills.

Hunger, unemployment, illiteracy, violence and hatred in society need to be fought through education, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said on Thursday and asserted educators of Delhi government are committed to carry out "surgical strikes" on these ills. The purpose of education is happiness of the children and how they use it and contribute to happiness of others in the society, Sisodia said at an administrative capacity building programme for heads and inspectors of Delhi government schools. ''In newspapers we read headlines that make us sad. The army can not do a surgical strike on it, you will have to do it. The teachers and education staff of Delhi will conduct surgical strike on these ills of unemployment, hunger, illiteracy, violence and hatred that become headlines in newspapers," he said. Sisodia, who is also Education minister of Delhi, highlighted achievements of the AAP government in uplifting education sector in Delhi and laid emphasis on 'happiness' curriculum and 'entrepreneurship mindset' launched for government schools in Delhi. "Entrepreneurship mindset curriculum is aimed at preparing job providers not job seekers," he said about the curriculum for Class IX-XII students which has been launched on pilot basis in some of the city government schools. There should not be any confusion that the curriculum is intended to prepare entrepreneurs as it is aimed at cultivating entrepreneurial mindset in students so that they become job providers and problem solvers in any field they work after the school education, Sisodia said. The Deputy Chief Minister asked education department officials to issue a circular on teacher innovation fund of Rs 1.0-1.5 lakh per school which was announced in Delhi government budget. In reply to a question, Sisodia said all the eligible vice principals wiil be promoted as principals if Delhi government is given power over Services department. He also said that the government has removed the income cap on scholarship for meritorious students so that most of them will be benefited by it. Sisodia highlighted human resource and infrastructure developments in the Education sector under the AAP government and overall improvement in results of Delhi schools in last 4.5 years. He claimed 2.5 times increase in Education budget from Rs 6600 crore in 2015 to Rs 15600 crore in 2019 and said by November this year 45118 classrooms will be ready against 24157 in 2015.

Educators need to do 'surgical strike' on hunger, violence, unemployment: Sisodia

The ongoing row between the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government and the bureaucracy comes as no surprise as the two have tussled over a range of issues in the past.

In December 2015, the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS) officers went on a mass leave against the suspension of two special home secretaries by city minister Satyendar Jain. The IAS officers had also boycotted work for half-a-day in support of DANICS officers.

The chief minister had slammed former chief secretary M M Kutty when the latter allegedly refused to examine the recent metro fare hike.

In November last year as well, Kejriwal had written to the then chief secretary Kutty, asking him to initiate proceedings of &quot;dereliction of duty&quot; against the then PWD Secretary Ashwani Kumar over desilting of drains.

In response, Kumar had hit back and said, &quot;negativity and squabbling attitude&quot; does not work in such a challenging task.

In June 2017, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had also sought action against DIP (Directorate of Information and Publicity) Director Jayadev Sarangi for not arranging his Facebook Live event to address traders&#39; issues on the GST.

In May 2015, the chief minister&#39;s office had given orders to lock the office of a senior IAS officer, who had issued an order notifying the appointment of the then power secretary Shakuntala Gamlin as acting chief secretary.

However, on some occasions, Kejriwal and Sisodia praised officers and said that all bureaucrats are not &quot;wrong&quot; and some officers &quot;works&quot;.&nbsp;

In December 2015, the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service officers went on mass leave against the suspension of two special home secretaries by city minister Satyendar Jain

The ongoing row between the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government and the bureaucracy comes as no surprise as the two have tussled over a range of issues in the past. In December 2015, the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS) officers went on a mass leave against the suspension of two special home secretaries by city minister Satyendar Jain. The IAS officers had also boycotted work for half-a-day in support of DANICS officers. The chief minister had slammed former chief secretary M M Kutty when the latter allegedly refused to examine the recent metro fare hike. In November last year as well, Kejriwal had written to the then chief secretary Kutty, asking him to initiate proceedings of "dereliction of duty" against the then PWD Secretary Ashwani Kumar over desilting of drains. In response, Kumar had hit back and said, "negativity and squabbling attitude" does not work in such a challenging task. In June 2017, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had also sought action against DIP (Directorate of Information and Publicity) Director Jayadev Sarangi for not arranging his Facebook Live event to address traders' issues on the GST. In May 2015, the chief minister's office had given orders to lock the office of a senior IAS officer, who had issued an order notifying the appointment of the then power secretary Shakuntala Gamlin as acting chief secretary. However, on some occasions, Kejriwal and Sisodia praised officers and said that all bureaucrats are not "wrong" and some officers "works".

Delhi Chief Secretary row: Tussle between AAP govt, bureaucracy not new

Kejriwal-bashing is a fashionable pastime in the upper reaches of the middle class in India, and certainly in its capital. As Delhi chief minister Arvind Kerjiwal completes three years in office, only a black humourist would associate the third anniversary of his tenure with Valentine&rsquo;s Day, but then facts are facts.&nbsp; I have firm reasons to believe that he is more loved than hated in the bottom of Delhi&rsquo;s voter pyramid. You can&rsquo;t write him off, even if he loses the next election, as his rivals will hope.

The former bureaucrat&rsquo;s pithy, dismissive, combative style of politics can be deemed better only than that of the cantankerous Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal. But, much like her, there are two who love Kejriwal down the ladder for everyone who hates him up the stairs.

There are plenty of things Kerjiwal has done &ndash; or not --- that would raise eyebrows among those of us who saw him as leading a new wave of cleanliness in Indian politics. He fell out with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) colleagues like Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan in a manner that undermined his party&rsquo;s democratic structure. Then he controversially appointed 20 of his MLAs as parliamentary secretaries that&nbsp;<a href="http://zeenews.india.com/india/setback-for-aap-20-delhi-mlas-disqualified-by-election-commission-2074918.html">resulted in their disqualification</a>&nbsp;by the Election Commission. AAP&rsquo;s poet leader Kuman Vishwas is in a royal sulk that makes headlines often.

<a href="http://www.news18.com/news/politics/aap-under-fire-over-moneybags-rajya-sabha-pick-sushil-gupta-but-punjabi-bagh-club-is-already-partying-1623615.html">Kejriwal has named moneybags Sushil Gupta</a>, a defector from Congress to boot, to be a Rajya Sabha MP, defying his &ldquo;aam aadmi&rdquo; talk and postures against crony capitalism. His fights with the lieutenant governor of Delhi would make us think he was spending more time wrestling than governing. AAP minister&nbsp;<a href="http://zeenews.india.com/delhi/cbi-seizes-property-documents-worth-crores-belonging-to-aap-minister-satyendar-jain-2078700.html">Saytendar Jain faces a CBI investigation</a>&nbsp;on corruption and money-laundering charges.

Phew! What a lot of stuff for a negative image for a man who vowed to clean up Indian politics!

But look beyond loud headlines, quarter-baked TV anchors and Kejriwal&rsquo;s decidedly chip-in-the-shoulder persona, and you would see a government that seems to have performed where it really matters for a state government: water, education and health. This is where AAP has changed Delhi politics in a fundamental way that cannot be ignored. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/aap-govt-report-card-here-s-what-kejriwal-has-done-in-3-years-in-delhi/story-LrYjR1qA8Fk08fRHhN80jO.html">report card</a>shows the party has clearly done some good work at the grassroots, taking a leaf out of populilst leaders like the late J. Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu and Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh.

Of these, the controversial 50% power subsidy on electricity bills, free water and 8,000 new-age classrooms stand out, as do 180 &ldquo;Mohalla&rdquo; clinics.

There are unfulfilled promises and flaws in quite of his promised schemes, but there is no denying that the slum-dweller in Delhi has tasted blood in a way that the Congress and BJP would have to fall in line if they come back to power.

Also, as a &ldquo;third front&rdquo; in Delhi, AAP has qualitatively altered what I call the city&rsquo;s Lazy Anti-Incumbency Syndrome.&nbsp; AAP activists and Kejriwal loyalists visibly show an energy that makes rival party leaders sleepless as they cannot simply take a rebound victory for granted.

Kejriwal&rsquo;s odd-even scheme to reduce air pollution remains a gimmick gone wrong.&nbsp; But it is important to note that even an&nbsp;<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/aap-completes-3-yrs-corruption-air-quality-worries-delhities/articleshow/62913551.cms">online poll</a>&nbsp;that hardly touches those without smartphones or personal computers shows the AAP government getting more than 50% (pass marks) in areas such as power, water, education and health.&nbsp; My guess is that below the online surface, the marks would be higher.

This does not necessarily mean that Kejriwal and his AAP will win the next election to rule the capital, whose politics is very complex and demanding. It is also relevant that barring pockets of Punjab and Goa, AAP remains a Dilliwali party. Air pollution is one issue on which AAP believes in rhetoric more than action and the average Delhi-ite has seen through that.

However, all said and done, the grassroots transformation of Delhi&rsquo;s politics is something that AAP has proved for good in terms of ideas and approaches. The big question remains: Can AAP sustain its energy and momentum and grow its activist base? Can it come to a middle ground where its beginner&rsquo;s luck needs to be replaced by sober long-term governance? That would be another story.

&nbsp;

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Kejriwal-bashing is a fashionable pastime in the upper reaches of the middle class in India, and certainly in its capital.

Kejriwal-bashing is a fashionable pastime in the upper reaches of the middle class in India, and certainly in its capital. As Delhi chief minister Arvind Kerjiwal completes three years in office, only a black humourist would associate the third anniversary of his tenure with Valentine’s Day, but then facts are facts. I have firm reasons to believe that he is more loved than hated in the bottom of Delhi’s voter pyramid. You can’t write him off, even if he loses the next election, as his rivals will hope. The former bureaucrat’s pithy, dismissive, combative style of politics can be deemed better only than that of the cantankerous Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal. But, much like her, there are two who love Kejriwal down the ladder for everyone who hates him up the stairs. There are plenty of things Kerjiwal has done – or not --- that would raise eyebrows among those of us who saw him as leading a new wave of cleanliness in Indian politics. He fell out with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) colleagues like Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan in a manner that undermined his party’s democratic structure. Then he controversially appointed 20 of his MLAs as parliamentary secretaries that resulted in their disqualification by the Election Commission. AAP’s poet leader Kuman Vishwas is in a royal sulk that makes headlines often. Kejriwal has named moneybags Sushil Gupta, a defector from Congress to boot, to be a Rajya Sabha MP, defying his “aam aadmi” talk and postures against crony capitalism. His fights with the lieutenant governor of Delhi would make us think he was spending more time wrestling than governing. AAP minister Saytendar Jain faces a CBI investigation on corruption and money-laundering charges. Phew! What a lot of stuff for a negative image for a man who vowed to clean up Indian politics! But look beyond loud headlines, quarter-baked TV anchors and Kejriwal’s decidedly chip-in-the-shoulder persona, and you would see a government that seems to have performed where it really matters for a state government: water, education and health. This is where AAP has changed Delhi politics in a fundamental way that cannot be ignored. A report cardshows the party has clearly done some good work at the grassroots, taking a leaf out of populilst leaders like the late J. Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu and Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh. Of these, the controversial 50% power subsidy on electricity bills, free water and 8,000 new-age classrooms stand out, as do 180 “Mohalla” clinics. There are unfulfilled promises and flaws in quite of his promised schemes, but there is no denying that the slum-dweller in Delhi has tasted blood in a way that the Congress and BJP would have to fall in line if they come back to power. Also, as a “third front” in Delhi, AAP has qualitatively altered what I call the city’s Lazy Anti-Incumbency Syndrome. AAP activists and Kejriwal loyalists visibly show an energy that makes rival party leaders sleepless as they cannot simply take a rebound victory for granted. Kejriwal’s odd-even scheme to reduce air pollution remains a gimmick gone wrong. But it is important to note that even an online poll that hardly touches those without smartphones or personal computers shows the AAP government getting more than 50% (pass marks) in areas such as power, water, education and health. My guess is that below the online surface, the marks would be higher. This does not necessarily mean that Kejriwal and his AAP will win the next election to rule the capital, whose politics is very complex and demanding. It is also relevant that barring pockets of Punjab and Goa, AAP remains a Dilliwali party. Air pollution is one issue on which AAP believes in rhetoric more than action and the average Delhi-ite has seen through that. However, all said and done, the grassroots transformation of Delhi’s politics is something that AAP has proved for good in terms of ideas and approaches. The big question remains: Can AAP sustain its energy and momentum and grow its activist base? Can it come to a middle ground where its beginner’s luck needs to be replaced by sober long-term governance? That would be another story. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: AAP govt has many flaws, but it has dramatically improved Delhi's landscape in politics and governance

Preparations are in full swing for the inauguration of a segment of the Delhi Metro&#39;s upcoming Magenta line jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on December 25, Christmas.

The 12.64 km section, connecting Botanical Garden in Noida with Kalkaji Mandir in south Delhi, is expected to reduce the travel time by approximately 40 minutes.&nbsp;

The six-coach train will be the first driverless metros, equipped with several advanced features, to be inaugurated in the country. However, for the initial period, these trains will have drivers like other metros.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Later, PM Modi will also address a public meeting at the Amity University ground in Noida.&nbsp;

Ahead of the big day, the Noida Traffic Police authorities have also issued an advisory in which entry of heavy vehicles has been banned in parts of Noida.

Vehicle traffic also won&#39;t be allowed from Sector 38 Botanical Garden bus stand to Atta Chowk road.

The roads that remain blocked from traffic are the roads leading to Sector 94, 124, 125 and 126.

The police also said that light vehicles can take the route of below the Mahamaya Flyover via Hajipur to reach sector 126.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defied the 29-year-old Noida jinx and visited the city on Saturday evening, to take stock of the security and other preparations. &nbsp;

While Uttar Pradesh CM has been invited to the ceremony, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been ignored both by Centre and DMRC.&nbsp;

Kejriwal, who authentically should be present at the inauguration, will be giving it a miss after his office denied receiving an invitation in this regard.&nbsp;

The AAP government is locked in a bitter battle with the Centre over the recent fare hike in the prices of Delhi Metro.

Recently, a metro train of the magenta line crashed into a wall at Kalindi Kunj depot after it rolled back on a ramp while being taken for washing.&nbsp;

Although there had been no casualties, the incident raised a serious question on commuters&#39;&nbsp;safety.&nbsp;

Later, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) blamed the incident on human error and negligence during maintenance.

The Botanical Garden-Kalkaji section will comprise of nine stations. Apart from Kalkaji Mandir, all other stations are elevated.

PM Modi will also address a public meeting at the Amity University ground in Noida

Preparations are in full swing for the inauguration of a segment of the Delhi Metro's upcoming Magenta line jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on December 25, Christmas. The 12.64 km section, connecting Botanical Garden in Noida with Kalkaji Mandir in south Delhi, is expected to reduce the travel time by approximately 40 minutes. The six-coach train will be the first driverless metros, equipped with several advanced features, to be inaugurated in the country. However, for the initial period, these trains will have drivers like other metros. Later, PM Modi will also address a public meeting at the Amity University ground in Noida. Ahead of the big day, the Noida Traffic Police authorities have also issued an advisory in which entry of heavy vehicles has been banned in parts of Noida. Vehicle traffic also won't be allowed from Sector 38 Botanical Garden bus stand to Atta Chowk road. The roads that remain blocked from traffic are the roads leading to Sector 94, 124, 125 and 126. The police also said that light vehicles can take the route of below the Mahamaya Flyover via Hajipur to reach sector 126. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defied the 29-year-old Noida jinx and visited the city on Saturday evening, to take stock of the security and other preparations. While Uttar Pradesh CM has been invited to the ceremony, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been ignored both by Centre and DMRC. Kejriwal, who authentically should be present at the inauguration, will be giving it a miss after his office denied receiving an invitation in this regard. The AAP government is locked in a bitter battle with the Centre over the recent fare hike in the prices of Delhi Metro. Recently, a metro train of the magenta line crashed into a wall at Kalindi Kunj depot after it rolled back on a ramp while being taken for washing. Although there had been no casualties, the incident raised a serious question on commuters' safety. Later, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) blamed the incident on human error and negligence during maintenance. The Botanical Garden-Kalkaji section will comprise of nine stations. Apart from Kalkaji Mandir, all other stations are elevated.

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