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Sujay Mehdudia
NEW DELHI: In an attempt to put an end to the continuing cold war between the Delhi Government and the ruling party in the Capital, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has constituted an eight-member "Coordination Committee" for Delhi. Although the constitution of the committee is a balancing act, the entry of the Member of Parliament from New Delhi, Ajay Maken, one-time ally and now bete noire of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, into the committee could be a cause for concern for Ms. Dikshit. According to the AICC general secretary in charge of Delhi affairs, Ashok Gehlot, who will head the Coordination Committee, it has been entrusted with the task of coordinating all actions and decisions between the Delhi Government and the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect. Other members of the committee include Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, DPCC president Ram Babu Sharma, AICC general secretary Janardhan Dwivedi, Mr. Maken, Finance Minister A.K. Walia, Development Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan and the Minto Road MLA, Tajdar Babbar. Ms. Gandhi had announced after the recent crisis in the Delhi Congress, triggered by the walkout of the Chief Minister from a party meeting that a coordination committee would be constituted that could look into all the important matters pertaining to the Delhi Government as well as the party. There had been allegations that the party was not being taken into confidence on various important issues and policy decisions that had affected the image of the party and the government among the people. The constitution of the committee is being seen as an attempt by the high command to make everybody fall in line and accountable to the leadership. Mr. Gehlot said that from now on all important matters including policy decisions or disputes would be first discussed and cleared by the Coordination Committee and then only they would be implemented by the Delhi Government. The committee would also look forward to feedback from party workers and leaders. It is understood that the first and foremost task of the committee would be re-cast all the boards and corporations including the working of the various Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees that have been lying vacant for the past more than six months. However, the inclusion of Mr. Maken into the committee is being considered significant. Having been part of the Delhi Government for a long time and known for being thorough in his work, Mr. Maken has earned the distinction of being an efficient and effective political representative. With his command over various topics and his vast knowledge of facts and figures, Mr. Maken could give a tough time to the Chief Minister and her colleagues in the meetings of the committee. As for Mr. Dwivedi, he is a strong proponent of the party being the supreme factor. Ms. Babbar is a strong and vocal opponent of Ms. Dikshit. Similarly, Dr. Walia is unlikely to enter into a confrontation with Mr. Sharma or Mr. Maken. The entry of Mr. Chauhan, considered very close of Ms. Dikshit, is somewhat surprising and is being seen as an elevation for him. The first meeting of the committee is likely to be convened this month itself.
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