Delhi LG VK Saxena nominates Kailash Gahlot to hoist national flag on August 15

NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Delhi lieutenant governor V K Saxena has nominated Delhi home minister mini Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag at the state Independence Day event, according to officials at Raj Niwas. The event will take place at Chhatrasal Stadium.

This decision, which overlooks several other senior government leaders, is expected to trigger another round of conflict between the AAP government and the LG secretariat.

In a written communication to chief secretary Naresh Kumar, LG's secretary Ashish Kundra said, "Lieutenant Governor is pleased to nominate Minister (Home), GNCTD, Kailash Gahlot to unfurl the National Flag at the State level Independence day celebrations at Chhatrasaal Stadium. Necessary arrangements may be made accordingly."

Earlier in the day, the general administration department of the Delhi government declined to follow department minister Gopal Rai's instruction for education minister Atishi to host the national flag.

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