‘Burari residents’ protest in Delhi assembly

NEW DELHI: Some people, said to be residents of north Delhi’s Burari, protested in the Delhi assembly premises against lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung over restoration

NEW DELHI: Some people, said to be residents of north Delhi’s Burari, protested in the Delhi assembly premises against lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung over restoration of a ration shop’s licence.

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The protesters said the shop owner of the fair price shop in Burari used to sell poor quality ration.

“After the locals complained, the shop’s licence was cancelled on the MLA’s intervention. But the shop owner approached the L-G, and his licence was restored. It is a clear case of corruption,” said Sukesh, a protester.

The protesters said the shop owner claimed she spent Rs 12 lakh to get the licence back.

Malviya Nagar legislator Somnath Bharti said, “The L-G has misused his post. He had no authority in the matter. A committee should be formed to investigate the matter.”

The pro testers left the premises after shouting slogans against L-G and the centre for about 20 minutes.

The Delhi assembly met on Thursday for a two-day special session to discuss the working of the municipal corporations in the capital and the state of sanitation, which is a major responsibility of the civic bodies.