New Delhi: The Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena of Delhi wrote an editorial in the Indian Express on Wednesday, sharply criticizing the current Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and openly asking for a “change”. In his piece, Saxena not only condemned the ruling party but also called for a significant change in leadership, a move that has generated considerable debate as the Delhi Assembly elections approach.With the Delhi Assembly elections imminent, the LG holds control over the entire state machinery, including all officials designated as election officers. This role is pivotal, as it encompasses the administration and oversight of the electoral process. Concerns about political neutralityAccording to the Constitution, Governors and LGs are expected to maintain political neutrality. However, concerns are rising that many Governors and LGs across India have aligned themselves with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), effectively acting as partisan operatives for the party. Saxenas editorial, which is overtly critical of the AAP and advocates for a change in leadership, has intensified fears about the impartiality of the upcoming elections.MP Saket Gokhale post on X platform Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale shared a post and wrote, When the LG himself writes an op-ed & campaigns against the ruling AAP, it is IMPOSSIBLE to expect any sort of free & fair elections. If hes allowed to remain in charge, he will control the entire election machinery. How fair can an election be when the person controlling the process & officials is openly partisan & campaigns against the ruling party AAP𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐋𝐆 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬On Wednesday, Delhis LG VK Saxena wrote an “editorial” in the Indian Express criticizing the elected AAP Govt in Delhi & openly asking for a “change”.Delhi Assembly… pic.twitter.com/6IXXXEB9qG— Saket Gokhale MP (@SaketGokhale) August 30, 2024Netizens reaction to the postA user of X platform named Srinivas wrote, He addresses the State as My Government. Then, who should fix those problems His Govt only for transferring officers, not when citizens are in crisis, because he was not electedHe addresses the State as My Government. Then, who should fix those problems His Govt only for transferring officers, not when citizens are in crisis, because he was not elected@LtGovDelhi @sardesairajdeep— Srinivas S (@srini_soma) August 30, 2024Another user of X platform named Sid wrote LG is supposed to rubber-stamp whatever the elected government decides, he doesnt have duty to the public at large Why even have an LG or governor - just let the CM enjoy power!LG is supposed to rubber-stamp whatever the elected government decides, he doesnt have duty to the public at large Why even have an LG or governor - just let the CM enjoy power!— Sid (@CloudWhiz90) August 30, 2024A third user of X platform named Rajveer Singh wrote, Wow, just wow! So now were supposed to believe that an opinion piece by the Delhi LG has the power to single-handedly rig an entire election Whats next, blaming the weather for election results Lets not forget, we have an independent Election Commission whose sole job is to ensure free and fair elections. But sure, lets ignore that and focus on the real issue here: the LG dared to share his thoughts! Clearly, the only way to save democracy is to remove anyone who disagrees with the ruling party. Because, you know, thats how democracy works, rightWow, just wow!So now were supposed to believe that an opinion piece by the Delhi LG has the power to single-handedly rig an entire electionWhats next, blaming the weather for election resultsLets not forget, we have an independent Election Commission whose sole job is…— Rajveer Singh (@MarwarTalks) August 30, 2024A fourth user ox X platform named Amit Shah wrote, CJI gave him the power.CJI gave him the power— Amit Shah (@shah_severe99) August 30, 2024
