Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Tuesday hailed the ouster of Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) Kiran Bedi and termed it because the “victory” of the individuals of the Union Territory.
Talking to ANI, Narayanasamy mentioned Bedi was eliminated on account of stress from the Congress, which was vehemently protesting in opposition to her for “hampering” the expansion of Puducherry.
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“We’ve got been battling in opposition to Kiran Bedi for the final two years. We wished her to be eliminated for unconstitutional behaviour, interfering within the day-to-day actions of the administration, ignoring the elected authorities and never following guidelines and procedures. We launched a number of agitations in opposition to her. We additionally organised signature campaigns for her elimination,” Narayanasamy mentioned.
The Chief Minister accused Bedi of blocking the welfare schemes within the Union Territory.
“As a result of stress from us, the Authorities of India has eliminated Bedi. This can be a nice victory for the individuals of Puducherry. She blocked the welfare schemes. Nonetheless, the rights of the Puducherry individuals have been saved immediately. Now, Puducherry will train a lesson to BJP,” he added.
In the meantime, Congress employees celebrated the elimination of Bedi as Puducherry LG by bursting firecrackers and distributing sweets.
Bedi has been eliminated because the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, the Rashtrapati Bhavan mentioned in an announcement on Tuesday.Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has been directed to discharge capabilities of the Lieutenant-Governor of Puducherry, along with her personal duties, till a brand new appointment is made, the assertion mentioned.
Earlier, Congress MLA from Kamaraj Nagar constituency, A John Kumar had resigned from his put up, citing “dissatisfaction with the Congress authorities.”
This comes forward of the Puducherry Meeting polls scheduled to be held later this yr.
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