Delhi cabinet approves CCTV camera project

A proposal for installing CCTV cameras across the national capital, which became a bone of contention between the Lt Governor and the ruling AAP, was passed by the Delhi cabinet today.

Taking a dig at the opposition, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the BJP and Congress would now find it tough to dole out money and liquor during elections.

The Delhi Assembly also passed a resolution demanding "immediate removal" of Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash, accusing him of acting on behalf of the BJP government at the Centre and trying to block the CCTV project.

Kejriwal also hit out at the Centre, which controls the Delhi Police, over rising crime against women across the national capital.

"The Home Ministry, PM office, LG and police have failed in providing security to people of Delhi," he said, adding that CCTV cameras would deter crime in the city.

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He asked the BJP legislators to ensure that the