Security will be provided if there is threat perception, says Kejriwal
Within hours of taking charge, the Aam Aadmi Party
government on Saturday decided that red beacon would not be used by
ministers and officials, and no security would be given to any officer
or minister as a matter of routine, unless there is threat perception.
The
decision was taken at the first Cabinet meeting, presided by Chief
Minister Arvind Kejriwal. It was attended by his colleagues Manish
Sisodia, Somnath Bharti, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Rakhi Birla, Girish Soni and
Satyendra Jain, and Chief Secretary D.M. Spolia.
“No
ministers and officials will use red beacon. Also security will not be
provided in routine work. Officials will not get any escort vehicle,
personal security officers and home guards. Security, however, will be
provided if there is threat perception. Though beacons would be used by
essential services like ambulance,” Mr. Kejriwal told journalists after
the meeting.
Mr. Kejriwal also met top officials of
the Power and Transport Departments and Delhi Jal Board to discuss the
issues on top of the party’s agenda. He said his government required 2-3
days to decide on reducing power tariff and supplying 700 litres of
water free.
“I have asked the officials to work these
issues out. On the issue of water and the recent hike in the CNG
prices, I would be able to say something by Monday. On the issue of
power tariff, things will be clear by either Tuesday or Wednesday,” Mr.
Kejriwal said.
In its manifesto, the AAP promised to
cut power tariff by 50 per cent, besides conducting scrutiny of the
accounts of private power distribution companies. The party also vowed
to deliver 700 litres of water per household daily within 24 hours of
assuming office.
The Chief Minister also tried to
ease any fear among bureaucrats that the government would indulge in
“witch-hunting.” “At my meeting with officials, I told them that you
work with honesty and in the interest of people, I will protect you,”
Mr. Kejriwal said.
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