MCD building abuzz as opposition demands formation of standing committee

Riots broke out during the proceedings of the MCD House on Monday as the opposition demanded formation of a standing committee.

Several BJP MPs raised banners reading “Sthayi Samiti Gathan Karo” (formation of standing committee) from their seats and raised slogans.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) held a meeting on Monday and within ten minutes of the meeting starting, the riots started.

The BJP claimed that the AP knew it could not secure a majority in the MCD Standing Committee polls as many of its own MPs would not vote for the party.

Earlier, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to allow the MCD to function as a standing committee until the panel is constituted.

Earlier, during the special session of the MCD, Oberoi had proposed to hand over the powers of the standing committee to the House of Representatives.

BJP MPs opposed the move, calling it “illegal and unconstitutional”. The Lieutenant Governor’s office was a respondent to Oberoi’s Reply which sought direction for the smooth functioning of the civic body.

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from associated news agency – PTI)