The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday approved key proposals to fast-track road development projects in South Delhi, clear pending payments for feeding cattle in four cow shelters and hire additional manpower for the Horticulture Department — all amidst disruptions and ruckus in the House.
A ruckus broke out soon after the MCD House proceedings began on Monday, with both AAP and BJP councillors chanting slogans and climbing onto tables. The meeting, which started late, quickly descended into chaos. Councillors tore agenda papers, climbed onto tables and chanted slogans. BJP members demanded an immediate vote, claiming the AAP no longer held a majority, while AAP councillors accused the BJP of “murdering” the Constitution. The members were seen waving torn documents and shouting slogans, disrupting the proceedings of the House. Amid the chaos, the House was adjourned. A video posted on social media shows a few of the councillors shouting ‘Aam Admi Party Jindabaad’ and others were seen protesting. After a while, the protesting councillors began shouting the slogan ‘ye tanasahi nahi chalegi (This dictatorship won’t work)’. Councillors from both sides tore agenda papers, waved documents and continued shouting slogans, bringing the proceedings to a standstill. Amid the uproar, Mayor Mukesh Kumar announced the approval of key civic proposals before the House was adjourned. The approved proposals focused on infrastructure upgrades, administrative appointments, and policy reforms. The House granted administrative approval and expenditure sanction for releasing payments towards feeding charges for cattle housed in four Gaushalas/Gausadans managed by the MCD, covering pending liabilities and anticipated expenses for the current financial year 2024-25. The proposal includes a total amount of `48,89,67,720 to cover feeding costs, including pending dues and expected expenses until March 2025.
A Budget allocation of `35 Crore has been earmarked under the 2024-25 financial year to meet this expenditure. Payments will be made to the four Gaushalas/Gausadans on a pro-rata basis from the allocated `35 Crore this year. The remaining `13,89,67,720 will be released in the next financial year, 2025-26, upon receipt of the Budget, the agenda stated.
The House also approved road development projects in South Delhi. This includes the repair of roads and drains in Aya Nagar, following complaints from villagers during a Jan Samvad held under the Gramodaya Abhiyan.
