Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will face a crucial vote of confidence in the Delhi Assembly today. The Congress has made it clear that it will continue its support to the Aam Aadmi Party government. Our correspondent reports that the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government will seek a vote of confidence today.
The Party which emerged as the second largest party in the election with 28 MLAs requires the support of 8 more MLAs to cross the half way mark of the 70-Member Delhi Assembly.
Delhi Pradesh Congress President Arvinder Singh Lovely has said, his party stands by its earlier decision of extending outside support to the Aam Aadmi Party. On the other hand, the lone MLA of JDU has already announced extending support to the AAP government.
In the newly elected assembly, BJP with its ally Akali Dal has 32 MLA’s, Congress 8 and 1 member is independent.The Delhi Assembly yesterday completed the formality of oath taking by members, including the Chief Minister and other ministers, with senior Congress member Mateen Ahmed functioning as pro-tem Speaker.