The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi will present 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. These reports evaluate the performance of the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration. The BJP has accused AAP of blocking these reports, which contain critical audits of government programs and financial management.
Key CAG Reports Under Review
According to sources, some of the major reports include:
- State Finances Audit Report (March 2021, 2022, and 2023) – Analyzes Delhi’s financial management.
- Revenue, Economic, Social, and General Sectors Audit (March 2020 and 2021) – Assesses revenue collection and economic policies.
- Performance Audit on Vehicular Air Pollution (March 2021) – Examines pollution control measures.
- Audit on Children in Need of Care and Protection (March 2021) – Reviews welfare programs for vulnerable children.
- Liquor Supply Audit – Investigates the distribution and regulation of liquor.
- Public Health Infrastructure Audit – Evaluates the management of Delhi’s healthcare services.
- Delhi Transport Corporation Audit – Assesses the efficiency of public transport operations.
- Finance and Appropriation Accounts (2021-22 and 2022-23) – Tracks government spending and budget allocations.
LG Criticized AAP for Delaying Reports
In December, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena criticized AAP for not presenting the reports. He wrote to then-Chief Minister Atishi, urging the government to fulfill its constitutional duty. The LG even called a special assembly session on December 19-20 to address the issue.
New CM Rekha Gupta Blames AAP for Financial Misuse
Delhi’s new Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, has accused AAP of misusing taxpayers’ money. She warned that AAP must account for every penny spent. The BJP formed its first government in Delhi since 1998, with Gupta leading a team of 47 BJP MLAs. Meanwhile, 22 AAP members, including Leader of Opposition Atishi, took their oaths in the 70-seat assembly.
