"Even PM Would Not Be Able To Go Abroad If...": Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal differed from Lt Governor V K Saxena's "advice" that he should not visit Singapore conference

Even the prime minister would not be able to go anywhere if a decision on foreign visits of constitutional authorities is taken on the basis of what subjects fall within their jurisdiction, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.

Mr Kejriwal's remarks came soon after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena rejected the AAP government's proposal for the chief minister's Singapore visit to attend a summit on August 1.

In an official note shared by his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Twitter, Mr Kejriwal differed from Lt Governor Saxena's "advice" that he should not visit Singapore conference and said it would create "a funny situation and a practical logjam" if the decisions are taken on the foreign visits of the country's constitutional authorities on such grounds.

"Therefore, I humbly differ with the advice of LG. We will go ahead with the visit. Kindly apply for political clearance from the central government," the chief minister stated in the note.