Vinai Kumar Saxena
Vinai Kumar Saxena (born 23 March 1958) is the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi since 26 May 2022, appointed by BJP led Union Government.[1] On 25 October 2015 he was appointed as the Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission,[2] an Organization under the Ministry of Medium, Small and Micro Enterprise. He remained chairman till 23 May 2022.[3][4]
Vinai Kumar Saxena | |
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Saxena in 2018 | |
| 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi | |
| Assumed office 26 May 2022 | |
| President | Droupadi Murmu Ram Nath Kovind |
| Chief Minister | Arvind Kejriwal |
| Preceded by | Anil Baijal |
| Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission | |
| In office 25 October 2015 – 23 May 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Manoj Kumar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 March 1958 India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
As Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
He was accused of Khadi Scam and money laundering of ₹1400 crore while he was the Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission by the majority MLAs of the ruling party in the Legislative Assembly of Delhi.[5][6] He sent legal notices against the AAP leaders refuting these claims.[7]
Delhi High Court ordered Aam Aadmi Party to take down defematory posts from social media sites and said that the allegations were without merit.[8] It also remarked that the sum of ₹17 lakhs was converted into 1400 crores in a fanciful way without proof or merit.[9]
In November 2020, he was nominated as a member of Padma awards selection panel for 2021. In March 2021, he was appointed by the union government as a member of the national committee[10] On the advice of BJP led Union Government of India, the President of India appointed him as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on 26 May 2022.[11][1]
References
- ^ a b "Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as 22nd Lt Governor of Delhi". The Telegraph. PTI. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Vinai Kumar Saxena Appointed New Delhi L-G Days After Anil Baijal Quit Citing Personal Reasons". News18. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed Delhi's new LG". Mint. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Arvind Kejriwal On Majority Test: "To Show (BJP's) Op Lotus Failed"". NDTV.com. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ "AAP MLAs Allege Delhi Lt Governor Involved In Rs 1400 Crore "Khadi Scam"". NDTV India. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ Anand, Jatin (29 August 2022). "Furore in Delhi Assembly over graft allegations against L-G". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Delhi Lieutenant Governor Sends Legal Notice To AAP Leaders For Defamation". NDTV.com. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Delhi HC asks AAP leaders to take down posts defaming Lieutenant Governor". Hindustan Times. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ Jha, Prashant. "No material to substantiate AAP's allegations that Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena was involved in ₹1,400 crore corruption: Delhi High Court". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as Lt Governor of Delhi". The Economic Times. PTI. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Khadi commission head Vinai Kumar Saxena is Delhi's new Lieutenant Governor". The Indian Express. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.