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We are targeted for being different: Atishi Marlena, adviser to deputy CM

What could have possibly happened in just those eight minutes? It is impossible to believe the allegations that are being levelled

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What exactly happened that night?

The CM had called a meeting with the Chief Secretary to discuss delays in various schemes focusing on distribution of ration and it's doorstep of delivery . MLAs were present and there was a heated argument. But there was no violence. The CCTV footage outside the CM office saw CS leaving the CM residence in just 8 minutes. What could have possibly happened in just those eight minutes? It is impossible to believe the allegations that are being levelled.

Since AAP came to power, there has been a power tussle...

We are all working for the people of Delhi. We are aggressive. But the pressure we put on officers is simply to get work done. We have never put forward any illegitimate demands to officers. Cite one example, if anyone can. We don't believe in paperwork, we believe in what we see. Previous governments never used to fix any responsibility but we are doing that. We are holding people accountable for their work and this is why the situation in Delhi has improved.

Many bureaucrats complain about the interference of MLAs in the administrative setup...

MLAs are the people who are directly dealing with residents. They know core issues in every constituency. Even Ministers have to rely on them to have a real picture of the area. Their fight is for the development of the city and not to get into any political tussle.

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