The Delhi High Court has made significant observations regarding the role of the Chief Minister, particularly in light of Arvind Kejriwal's decision to continue in his role despite being arrested. The court emphasized that the Chief Minister's position is not ceremonial and requires the incumbent to be virtually available 24x7. This ruling came amid concerns that Kejriwal's absence could negatively impact the fundamental rights of children, specifically in relation to their education in the MCD schools textbook case. The court underscored that national and public interest mandates that no Chief Minister should be incommunicado or absent for an extended period, as this could hinder the government's ability to address public and national issues effectively. This observation was part of a hearing on a PIL concerning the non-supply of essential services.
Chief Minister is not a “ceremonial post” and the incumbent must be ready to present himself at any time to deal with emergencies, the Delhi high court observed on April 29. This observation was made during the hearing of a PIL, which raised concerns about the non-supply of… https://t.co/NRjHyn65Zj
Delhi high court said underlining that “national & public interest” demands a CM #ArvindKejriwal can’t be absent for a long stretch of time or for an uncertain period. https://t.co/u148UqRdHX HC said Delhi govt blaming other institutions for its inability to provide facilities… https://t.co/pP62RlIJqg
M post not ceremonial: #DelhiHC on #ArvindKejriwal in office #DelhiHC states CM must be available 24*7, criticizes Kejriwal's absence affecting students' rights. (@Shrutikakk reports) Read more: https://t.co/oRfFeq4Zxm https://t.co/MstSX3jK5L