The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Saturday dismissed Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena's allegation that AAP Ministers attended just one G20 preparatory meet. Dismissing Lt Governor’s allegations, Delhi Minister Atishi said "had he involved us in preparations, we would have done better". Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that a "sin" has been committed by installing 'shivlings' as fountains in a public space, and Lieutenant Governor should apologise to the nation for the act.
Atishi said the AAP dispensation asked for Rs 927 crore from the Centre for the G20 preparations but did not get a single penny. However, she insisted now is not the time for a credit war.
"This is not the time to say this is their work or this is our work. It is a matter of pride for the country that we are hosting the G20 Summit. I feel that if we work together, it will be good for the country," Atishi said.
"Till date, the Centre has not not given us a single penny for G20. We had asked for Rs 927 crore but we did not get anything. We didn't make it an issue thinking it will reflect poorly on our country. The BJP and the LG are saying they have done everything. This shows their arrogance," the public works department minister added.
Atishi countered the statement saying, "It is very surprising he is saying this. As the PWD minister, I was never called for any meetings or inspections. He didn't call the mayor during meetings or inspection of MCD areas.
"Had he called, I would have definitely gone. Officers would tell us about the meetings and we would give them permission. I was never invited for any meetings or inspection. We have made full efforts. All our officer have been on the job," she said.