New Delhi: The IAS officers from Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNTCD) has welcomed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal to have talks with the government.
“Officers of GNCTD welcome Hon’ble CM’s appeal. We reiterate that we continue to be at work with full dedication & vigour. We look forward to concrete interventions for our security & dignity. We are open to formal discussions with Honble CM on this matter,” they said in a statement issued on Monday.
On Sunday, Kejriwal had urged IAS Officers Association to stop the boycott of the elected government and return to work, assuring them of safety and security.
Kejriwal’s remarks came after Delhi’s IAS association officers held an unusual press conference at the Press Club and said that that they would not attend those meetings which they feel would be “unsafe”.
They were apparently referring to the alleged assault of Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash by some AAP MLAs during an official meeting at Kejriwal’s residence on the night of February 19.
Kejriwal, accompanied by his deputy Manish Sisodia and ministers Satyendar Jain and Gopal Rai, have stayed put at the Lieutenant Governor’s office since Monday, demanding that LG Anil Baijal should direct the IAS officers to end their “strike”.
“I wish to assure that I will ensure their safety and security with all powers and resources available at my command. It is my duty. I have given similar assurances earlier also to many officers who have been meeting me privately. I reiterate it today,” Kejriwal said reacting to concerns expressed by IAS Association.
The Chief Minister also said that the officers are a part of my family. “I would urge them to stop their boycott of elected govt, return to work now and start attending all meetings of Ministers, respond to their calls and messages and join them for field inspections.” On Monday, both AAP leaders Satyender Jain and Manish Sisodia, who went on a indefinite fast were hospitalized.