Delhi Confidential: In Himanta Sarma vs Arvind Kejriwal, a flood of emotions

When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal blamed Haryana for the unprecedented floods in the national capital, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was among the BJP leaders who reacted. “Every year, we receive water from Bhutan, Arunachal, and even from China. We face floods with brave hearts. We experience pain and misery beyond human imagination, yet we do not blame others. Because we know that nature does not recognise geography,” Sarma had said. Sarma, who had a spat with AAP leaders during the pandemic over a number of issues concerning Delhi, said Kejriwal has not yet invited him to his house. “I have been waiting, but no such invitation has come,” Sarma said.

Delay, Rumours

The delay in selecting the leader of opposition in the Karnataka Assembly by the BJP national leadership has given way to rumours that the party which has 66 seats will give away the post to H D Kumaraswamy whose JD(S) has 19 seats. The rumour apparently originated from within the party in the southern state.

Heart Matters

With cardiac issues sometimes seen among lawyers and staff, the Supreme Court has now installed five Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) at various locations on the court premises. Manuals too have been placed close to the machines so that anyone can use them in an emergency.  The machines have been installed near court rooms, Ladies Bar Room, Pantry near Judges Lounge, and the auditorium in the additional building complex.