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V K Saxena
Who is V K Saxena?
Vinai Kumar Saxena is the present Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi, taking charge since May 26, 2022, succeeding Anil Baijal. Saxena, unlike his predecessors, has had a very unusual career graph and does not belong to the ranks of bureaucrats and defence backgrounds.
Delhi's L-G has had a long road from the corporate sector to NGO activism and to the world of Khadi. His stints in Gujarat and as the head of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) paved his path to one of the dominating...
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Delhi govt 'misled' HC on transfer of schools, alleges L-G's office
As a matter of fact, the file was deliberately kept pending with the government and was sent to the LG on March 28 this year, over four months after the high court was misled with false assertions
 "Delhi govt 'misled' HC on transfer of schools, alleges L-G's office")
Kejriwal blames PM Modi, L-G Saxena for stopping free Yoga classes in Delhi
Last year, the AAP dispensation in Delhi accused the BJP of "conspiring" to shut down the 'Dilli ki Yogshala' programme by pressuring officials
 "Kejriwal blames PM Modi, L-G Saxena for stopping free Yoga classes in Delhi")
SC issues notice on Delhi govt plea against appointment of aldermen by L-G
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on a plea by Delhi government challenging the appointment of 'aldermen' by the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) to the MCD
 "SC issues notice on Delhi govt plea against appointment of aldermen by L-G")
Delhi LG launches plantation drive for restoration of Yamuna floodplains
About 10,000 children from schools, colleges and universities and common residents of the city participated in the plantation program
 "Delhi LG launches plantation drive for restoration of Yamuna floodplains")
Delhi LG chairs meet aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving mobility
Several decisions have been taken at the meeting that was held with the governing body of the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Centre, the LG office said
 "Delhi LG chairs meet aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving mobility")
Budget file received at 9:25 pm, approval sent back at 10:05 pm: LG House
An official at the L-G House said that Saxena had approved the Annual Financial Statement 2023-2024 with certain observations and the file was sent back to the Chief Minister on March 9
 "Budget file received at 9:25 pm, approval sent back at 10:05 pm: LG House")
Students performing well due to Delhi govt's focus on education: LG Saxena
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Friday said the city government's focus on improving the education sector had ensured that students are performing well now
 "Students performing well due to Delhi govt's focus on education: LG Saxena")
Delhi LG swings in action on DERC's advice to 'restrict' power subsidy
Delhi LG V K Saxena has asked Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to direct the power department to place the DERC advisory on restriction of power subsidy before the council of ministers and take a decision
Will not let it happen: Delhi CM hits back as LG asks to withdraw subsidy
In a fresh round of face-off between the ruling Aam Admi Party and the Delhi Governor, the Kejriwal-led govt has accused the latter of again violating the Constitution and Supreme Court directives
 "Will not let it happen: Delhi CM hits back as LG asks to withdraw subsidy")
Delhi govt calls LG mini-dictator after he returns file on teacher training
Delhi government claimed that LG V K Saxena has returned the file on Finland teacher training programme in "flagrant violation" of the Constitution and SC orders, and described him as a mini-dictator
 "Delhi govt calls LG mini-dictator after he returns file on teacher training")
Delhi LG recommends names of Atishi, Bharadwaj to Prez for appointment
Their appointment will only be effective once the resignations of Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain are accepted by the President
Kejriwal forwards names of Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj to L-G for appointment
After two jailed ministers of the Aam Aadmi party (AAP) -- Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain -- stepped down, Delhi CM Kejriwal has forwarded the names of two party leaders for their appointment
 "Kejriwal forwards names of Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj to L-G for appointment")
Delhi LG forwards resignation letters of Jain, Sisodia to President Murmu
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has received the resignation letters of AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, and has forwarded them to President Droupadi Murmu, officials said
Delhi LG launches portal for quick licencing of eating establishments
Delhi LG V K Saxena on Tuesday launched a single window portal for licencing of eating and boarding establishments, which he said would "boost" the night-time economy of the national capital
Good to know that Delhi LG finally held meet over law and order: Kejriwal
Kejriwal claimed the law and order situation in Delhi has "deteriorated very much" in the last one year and the LG should hold such meetings more frequently
CM Kejriwal recommends LG to hold Delhi mayoral election on Feb 22
In a shot in the arm for the ruling AAP, the apex court on Friday also held that members nominated by the LG to the MCD cannot vote to elect the mayor
Delhi LG playing politics over demolition of religious structures: Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Sunday of playing politics over the matter of demolition of religious structures
 "Delhi LG playing politics over demolition of religious structures: Sisodia")
LG approves Feb 16 for convening of MCD House; 4th meeting to elect mayor
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has given his approval to convene the next session of the MCD House on February 16 for election to the post of mayor, his office said on Sunday
Delhi LG Saxena recalls files related to projects pending for months
Accusing the Delhi government led by Arvind Kejriwal, the Governor said that these files have been pending for years together due to "inaction" on part of the AAP Government
 "Delhi LG Saxena recalls files related to projects pending for months")
Delhi LG replaces AAP govt nominees from discom boards with senior officers
Those removed from the boards include Naveen Gupta, son of AAP MP N D Gupta, and other private persons "illegally" appointed as 'government nominees', sources claimed
