Officers violating code of conduct, say AAP leaders
AAP not only condemns the atmosphere the officers have created in the national capital but we also feel that it is part of a bigger conspiracy to destablise the government, says Ashutosh
In the wake of the ongoing tussle between the Delhi government and the bureaucracy, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said, in the national capital on Wednesday, that officers are violating the Civil Service code of conduct by making public statements against the Arvind Kejriwal-led government.
Speaking at a press conference, Senior party leader Ashutosh said that a case should be registered against the officers in this regard. “AAP not only condemns the atmosphere the officers have created in the national capital but we also feel that it is part of a bigger conspiracy to destablise the government.”
“As per the Civil Services conduct rule, government officials cannot make any political statements, nor can they be involved in any activity like strikes or protests. However, the officials are doing the same against the AAP government and the Chief Minister,” Ashutosh said.
“It’s clear from the social media accounts of these IAS officers that they are protesting and deliberately boycotting the government meetings.”
Senior party leader Dilip Pandey said that two party MLAs were arrested on the basis of Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash’s statement. However, no action has been taken against those involved in the alleged attack on AAP leaders at the Delhi Secretariat.
“AAP demands that the attack on the minister in the secretariat, should be considered in the attack that the IAS Association has been involved and should be prosecuted against criminal conspiracy, wrongful use of government office, service The rule book clearly states that no official can criticise the government,” he said.
Meanwhile, Delhi AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj challenged bureaucrats asking them to allow live streaming of all the meetings, a move that has been proposed by the AAP government. The officers, however argued that they are open to such proceedings, only if all the proper laws are maintained. “Why would we have any problem with that? But the Cabinet meetings cannot be disclosed as it contains secret government issues. ,” a senior bureaucrat said.