New Delhi: On Monday, the Parliament passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, with 131 votes in favor and 102 votes against in the Rajya Sabha. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal thanked the opposition parties for opposing the Delhi Services Bill, highlighting the display of unity.
“I am deeply grateful to the leaders and parties for their support and unity against these unconstitutional and unjust laws introduced by the BJP, both within and outside the Parliament, on behalf of the 20 million people of Delhi.
“A special acknowledgment goes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and JMM chief Shibu Soren, who, despite challenging circumstances, stood alongside the people of Delhi with a health perspective in mind. Many thanks from all Delhi residents to these respected senior leaders,” Kejriwal tweeted.