On the 26th of May Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announces his decision to boycott the upcoming Niti Aayog meeting, raising concerns over the state of cooperative federalism in the country. Kejriwal expresses his doubts about the efficacy of attending the meeting, given the unresolved issues surrounding cooperative federalism and governance.
In his letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kejriwal questions the relevance of attending the Niti Aayog meeting when cooperative federalism appears to be a mere facade. He highlights the disillusionment among people regarding the authority of the Supreme Court and expresses concern over the absence of justice in such a system.
The Niti Aayog meeting, scheduled for May 27, aims to deliberate on crucial topics such as health, skill development, women empowerment, and infrastructure development. However, Kejriwal’s boycott serves as a reminder that unresolved issues and a lack of trust in cooperative federalism may hinder progress in these areas.
Kejriwal’s decision to boycott the meeting is not an isolated incident. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have also declared their intention to skip the meeting, reflecting a broader sentiment of discontent among political leaders.
