AAP hails SC verdict on Delhi power tussle, accuses BJP govt of creating 'chaos'

Heaving a sigh of relief over the Supreme Court verdict on the power tussle between the Delhi government and the Centre, the AAP leadership today accused the BJP dispensation at the Centre of creating "chaos" in the national capital in the last three-and-a-half years.

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal welcomed the apex court verdict as a "big victory" for the people of the national capital and democracy.

"If Modi govt had not withdrawn the powers of elected govt through illegal orders, precious three years would have been saved. People of Delhi are grateful to judiciary. Today's order reinforces people's faith in judiciary (sic)," he tweeted.

The news of a favourable judgement by the Supreme Court led to a festive scene at the AAP office on DDU Marg with party workers dancing to drum beats and distributing sweets. Partymen also celebrated at Kejriwal's residence.

"Can Modiji revoke 3 years 5 months of chaos in Delhi? Will Delhi people forgive BJP for ruining 3 years 5 months (sic)?," AAP chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj asked in a tweet.

He drew a parallel between the previous Sheila Dikshit-led Congress government in Delhi and the current AAP dispensation and pointed out how the ruling party was obstructed from working.

"AAP Govt was formed in Feb 2015, three months later, in May 2015, Modi Govt brought this notification which took away 'services' from AAP Govt. This means Sheila Dixit Govt had all control over her officers/employees, Kejriwal Govt was left with zero control (sic)."