All centralized Delhi is different from regions. Delhi is unique in many ways. Delhi has a historical specialty since ancient times. Even Indraprastha in Mahabharata is the ancient name of Delhi itself. City of Indra. It is believed that this was the capital of the Pandavas. Indraprastha is also mentioned in Adiparva. Delhi was given a fine shape by the Mughal kings during the medieval period. The empires of Qutbuddin Aibak to Akbar, Jahangir built the city of Delhi. Artists from Amir Khusrau to Mirza Ghalib bear the stamp of fame on the city. There are deserts of Delhi that escaped from the hands of Bahadur Shah Zafar. Delhi, shaped by a mixed history of historical glory and injustice sagas, was gradually captured by the British. George V moved the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, when the freedom movement intensified in Calcutta. There was political instability. Geographically, the British found Delhi more convenient than Kolkata. Delhi, which is close to Shimla, was declared as the capital by the British. Later Edwin Lutyens played a major role in building the city of Delhi. The Government of India Act of 1935 decreed that Delhi, a ‘Chief Commissioner’s Province’, should be governed directly by the Centre. Be it the uprising of 1857 or the freedom movement or the discussion of the Constituent Assembly, all these were happening in Delhi. Delhi has become an important center of political history of the country.

In independent India, Delhi got the status of a Union Territory only through the States Reorganization Commission Act of 1956. Further, in 1991, the 69th constitutional amendment was passed and the status of the national capital was given as Union Territory of Delhi. It was not only a name difference but also some important changes were made in the Union Territory of Delhi. Accordingly, a Lieutenant Governor was appointed for Delhi. Provision was made for a separate Legislative Assembly for Delhi. It was determined that the number of members of this Legislative Assembly will be 70. Delhi has more population than other Union Territories. So it was important for the city to have a separate assembly and elected members to decide policy. Maximum 10 percent i.e. 7 ministers can be in Delhi Assembly.

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The Cabinet of Delhi consists of the Chief Minister and 6 other ministers. The Chief Minister is not appointed by the Lt. Governor but by the President. Other ministers are also appointed by the President on the advice of the Chief Minister. Ministers can remain in office until the pleasure of the President. The Cabinet is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly. The Cabinet may assist the Lt. Governor, consult with him. In case of disagreement between the Lt. Governor and the Cabinet, the Lt. Governor can place the matter before the President. In such a situation, the President can make rules and give decisions. If the work is not carried out according to this, President’s rule can also be imposed. The Lt. Governor also has the power to enact ordinances in the Union Territory of Delhi. The Delhi Legislative Assembly has the power to make laws on subjects in the State List and the Concurrent List; However, the powers of law and order, police administration and land rest with the Centre. Overall, the Center has an upper hand over the legislative process in Delhi. That is why there has been a demand for Delhi to get the status of an independent state for many years.

It is believed that the word Delhi came from the corruption of the ancient King Dhillu, while according to some, the word Delhi may have come from Dahlij, which means entrance, threshold. Having ‘India Gate’ in Delhi is a special privilege. The governance system in Delhi is also standing on the threshold. Even today we face the challenge of strengthening the governance system here.

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