In a decisive step, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday announced to reinstating of 10,000 Civil Defence Volunteers (CDV) for anti-pollution duties, days after getting directions from LG VK Saxena to do so. These CDVs were employed as bus marshals before being terminated by LG Saxena on the then Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal's proposal in October last year.
Addressing a press conference, Delhi CM said that the proposal in that direction has been passed and the process of reinstatement will be started from Monday. She also targeted the BJP for terminating their services and stopping their salaries when they were on the job. Taking to X, she said, "The BJP snatched their jobs through its dirty politics but under the guidance of Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi government has worked to give employment to the marshals again. This proves that no matter how many conspiracies the BJP hatches, the AAP govt will fight every difficulty and get the work done for the people of Delhi."
LG directs deployment to fight pollution
Notably, on October 24, Delhi LG VK Saxena directed the deployment of Civil Defence Volunteers (CDVs) to mitigate air pollution in the national capital for the next four months. LG Saxena's direction came during the meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) that he chairs.
LG asks govt to come up with concrete regularisation plan
According to Delhi LG's direction, the four-month tenure was to start on November 1. Saxena had also advised the GNCTD and the Chief Minister to come up with a concrete scheme in the interim, for their future engagement after following due process, so that they are not misled again and face loss of livelihood, in the interim period of four months.
(With inputs from agencies)
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