As the Union Government tabled the Delhi Services bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janta Dal (BJD) has decided to extend its support to the passing of the bill in Rajya Sabha
Further, the Odisha-based party also decided to oppose the No-Confidence motion brought by the Opposition. "BJD to support bill replacing Delhi services ordinance and oppose the no-trust motion by opposition parties," Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra.
BJP issues whip to MPs
Speaking to the ANI, he further said that a three-line whip has also been issued by the party, both through the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the house and do the needful.
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Govt tables Delhi services bill in Lok Sabha
Earlier on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah tabled a contentious bill in Lok Sabha to replace the Delhi services ordinance amid fierce protests by the Opposition. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the Home Minister asserted that Parliament is empowered to make laws for Delhi and termed the objection to it "politically motivated".
The proposed bill, which gives the Delhi Lieutenant Governor a final say on the transfer and posting of officials of the city government, will strengthen the Central government's control over the national capital. The bill was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 25.
(With inputs from agencies)
