Kejriwal refuses to appear before Delhi HC judge in excise case
New Delhi, April 27: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, saying he will not appear in the excise case personally or through a lawyer before her. Pointing to a “grave miscarriage of justice”, Kejriwal, in a four-page letter, said he has “serious and unreconciled” concerns regarding the matter. Kejriwal later posted a video message on X, in which he said that his fight is “not about winning or losing, but about right and wrong”. He said he is preparing to go to the apex court against the earlier order given by Justice Sharma in the matter. “People can ask me that if I am unsatisfied with the rescusal order, then why do I not approach the Supreme Court? I am preparing for that, this is a very sensitive case. Keeping in mind the law, respect and public trust in judiciary, I am taking one step at a time. I am not taking this step in ego, rebellion or as an insult to judiciary,” Kejriwal said. (PTI)
Bihar mandates singing of natl song, anthem in edn institutions
Patna, April 27: The Bihar government has made it mandatory for educational institutions to begin the day with the national song, followed by the national anthem, officials said on Monday. A communication to this effect was issued by the General Administration Department on April 26. According to the notification, a similar sequence has to be maintained for initiating all government programmes, followed by the singing of Bihar’s state song at the conclusion. The letter was addressed to all additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, secretaries, department heads, divisional commissioners, district magistrates and the DGP. Officials concerned have been directed to ensure strict implementation of the protocol. (PTI)
