Vinai Kumar Saxena
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi (born 1958)
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Vinai Kumar Saxena is an Indian business executive who is currently serving as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi since 2022. He previously served as chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission from 2015 to 2022.
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Delhi liquor case: BJP calls Kejriwal 'kingpin', AAP cries conspiracy after LG nod on ED actionDelhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case. AAP leaders expressed shock and called the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Thousand times better than her predecessor': Delhi LG Saxena's surprise praise for CM AtishiDelhi LG VK Saxena commended CM Atishi, stating she is "a thousand times better" than her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal. Saxena's praise came during a convocation ceremony at Indira Gandhi Delhi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
LG: Mutation of land in urban villages open, move to benefit lakhsLieutenant Governor V K Saxena announced the resumption of land mutation based on inheritance for agricultural land in over 174 urban villages in Delhi. The process begins with camps set up in villages..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Arvind Kejriwal resigns as chief minister of Delhi, Atishi stakes claim to form govtArvind Kejriwal resigned from his position as Delhi's chief minister on Tuesday, handing over his resignation to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. AAP leader Atishi has been nominated as his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CPI leader D Raja extends wishes to Atishi on becoming Delhi CMCPI leader D Raja congratulated Atishi on her appointment as Delhi's new chief minister after Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation. Kejriwal proposed Atishi as his successor in a meeting with AAP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to meet Lt Governor tomorrow, likely to announce...Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to meet Lt Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday evening at 4:30 pm.DNA - Published | |
This AAP leader to hoist tricolour on Independence Day in CM Arvind Kejriwal's absenceDelhi L-G VK Saxena has nominated Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the Tricolour on Independence Day.DNA - Published | |
'To ensure speedy...': Delhi LG directs officials to send challans for traffic violations on WhatsAppDelhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has directed police officials to issue challans for traffic violations on WhatsApp number of offenders.DNA - Published | |
SC says it may pronounce verdict on Delhi govt's plea against LG's power to...The top court on May 17 last year reserved the judgment on the plea of the Delhi government against the decision of LG V K Saxena to nominate the members without the aid and advice of the council of..DNA - Published | |
Delhi LG orders probe against AAP's Satyendar Jain in CCTV bribery case; Atishi calls it 'another fake case'Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, on Saturday gave nod to a recommendation for a probe against jailed former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain in a graft case under the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Eyewash was carried out to orchestrate another media-oriented drama': Delhi LG VK Saxena hits out at AAPThe LG Delhi Secretariat said that LG Saxena is looking forward to meeting 10 representatives to explore any measure that can help the people of Delhi on Sunday.DNA - Published | |
Delhi water crisis: AAP leaders to meet Lt Governor VK Saxena todayMeanwhile, Delhi Minister Atishi, who is sitting on an indefinite hunger strike against the water crisis, said on Saturday that she tried "everything" but was left with no choice but to sit on a fast..DNA - Published | |
LG VK Saxena accuses AAP of using Delhi water crisis to gain political mileageIndiaTimes - Published | Delhi LG VK Saxena suspends Saurabh Bharadwaj's OSDIndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi hospital fire: LG orders ACB probe into registration of nursing homes after neonatal hospital fireDelhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has ordered a comprehensive ACB probe into the registration and regulatory management of private nursing homes in the national capital, after six newborns were killed in a..IndiaTimes - Published | Let NIA probe CM Kejriwal: LG Saxena to MHA; AAP calls it a plotDelhi lieutenant governor V K Saxena has sought an NIA probe into a complaint against the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned terrorist..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi LG accuses AAP minister of exploiting tragedy for 'narrow and partisan political gain'Delhi's LG VK Saxena criticized Atishi for politicizing a woman's water-related death. Earlier, Delhi minister Atishi sought an inquiry into water scarcity issues and asked LG to fire the CEO of the..IndiaTimes - Published | Subsidies on power, water, bus fare to stay, don't pay attention to rumours: Delhi LG SaxenaLieutenant Governor VK Saxena assured that the current subsidies on electricity, water, and bus fares in Delhi will persist, dismissing rumors of their discontinuation by the central government and..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP trying to bring Delhi under President's rule: AAP MLAs in assemblyAAP MLA from Kasturba Nagar Madan Lal, during a discussion on "attempts to unconstitutionally impose President's Rule in Delhi", claimed the BJP was trying to force Kejriwal to resign after his arrest...IndiaTimes - Published | Prez Rule in city? LG says govt won't be run from jailLieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena of New Delhi warned against running the government from jail, potentially hinting at President's Rule if Arvind Kejriwal remains CM post-arrest. Kejriwal's arrest..IndiaTimes - Published |
ED out to arrest me, won’t appear before it, Kejriwal tells HCAAP chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal resists ED appearance, doubts arrest near elections. HC probes money laundering. Singhvi, an advocate presenting Kejriwal, defends, AAP challenging the law. ASG..IndiaTimes - Published | MHA orders CBI probe into supply of substandard medicines in Delhi govt hospitalsThe CBI probe was ordered following a recommendation by Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena on the matter in December last year.DNA - Published |
LG directs officials to come up with time-bound plan for unauthorised colonies regularisationDelhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena directed officials to come up with a time-bound plan for the regularisation of unauthorised colonies. The process needs to be made simple and hassle-free. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi BJP chief writes to lieutenant governor, central agencies flagging 'irregularities' in DJB's tendering processDelhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has written to central probe agencies and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in the tendering process for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Supreme Court questions effectiveness of odd-even scheme as Delhi sees slight improvement in air qualityRaj Niwas officials said the file on implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) stage IV measures sent to Lt Governor V K Saxena by the AAP dispensation states that no decision has been taken..DNA - Published | Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena substantial increase in monthly relief for Kashmiri migrantsThe Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has approved an increase in the Adhoc Monthly Relief (AMR) provided to Kashmiri migrants in the national capital. The relief amount has been raised from Rs 10,000 to Rs..IndiaTimes - Published |
DERC chief appointment row: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG VK Saxena to discuss name of new chairperson tomorrowThe Supreme Court had on Monday asked the two constitutional functionaries to rise above "political bickering" and discuss who could head the national capital's power regulator.DNA - Published | 'Rise above political bickering': Supreme Court to Delhi LG V K Saxena and chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on DERC chief appointmentIndiaTimes - Published |
Medha Patkar vs VK Saxena defamation case: Court denies to stay trial against Delhi LGIn the 2002 Medha Patkar assault case, an Ahmedabad Magistrate Court denied the plea by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to stay a criminal trial against him while he is in office.DNA - Published | Good news Delhites! Nitin Gadkari pledges Rs 1,500 crore to improve Delhi roadsNitin Gadkari inaugurated the 8-km PWD-renovated section with Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.DNA - Published |
Ties with AAP govt intact despite issues, says Delhi LG VK SaxenaAmid an ongoing tussle with the AAP government, lieutenant governor V K Saxena on Friday said that the “dignity of speech” had been shattered in the last few days but asserted that relations with..IndiaTimes - Published | Arvind Kejriwal forwards names of Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj for Cabinet appointments: ReportsDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday forwarded the names of AAP MLAs Atishi and Saurabh Bhardwaj for appointment to the Delhi Cabinet, a day after Manish Sisodia and Satyendra Jain..DNA - Published |
Delhi mayor elections to be held today after three failed attemptsDelhi MCD mayor elections: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena gave his nod to convene the municipal House last week.DNA - Published | MCD mayor poll to be held on February 22, Delhi LG VK Saxena gives nod to CM Arvind Kejriwal's proposalThe LG's nod came hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recommended to him that the mayoral election be held on the said date.DNA - Published |
After 3 failed attempts due to AAP-BJP row, Delhi mayor elections to finally be held on Feb 16The AAP government's planned date of February 16 for the next MCD House session has been agreed by LG VK Saxena.DNA - Published | Delhi MCD Mayor Polls: Elections to be held on Feb 6 after AAP-BJP tussleIn order to elect the mayor, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena consented to hold a house session of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, or MCD, meeting.DNA - Published |
Delhi LG takes steps to revive Sahibi river and clean Nazafgarh drainLG VK Saxena of Delhi paid a visit to the Bharat Nagar neighbourhood in an effort to revitalise Sahibi, also known as the Sabi River.DNA - Published | Shraddha Walkar murder case: Delhi LG VK Saxena approves appointment of special public prosecutorsAaftab Poonawala, Shraddha Walkar's accused live-in lover, reportedly killed her in their leased Chhattarpur, Delhi, apartment.DNA - Published |
Satyamev jayate, says AAP; Delhi deputy CM Sisodia seeks LG's ousterClaiming vindication of his stand that there was no corruption in Delhi government's excise policy, deputy CM Manish Sisodia on Friday demanded the removal of LG VK Saxena and chief secretary Naresh..IndiaTimes - Published | DDCD vice-chairman Jasmine Shah's office locked after LG order: Manish SisodiaLieutenant General V K Saxena has also asked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to remove Shah from the post of DDCD vice-chairman.DNA - Published |
Delhi pollution: LG VK Saxena sends back 'Red Light on Gaadi off' file; government implements GRAP Stage 3The campaign entails encouraging drivers to shut off the engines of their vehicles when at traffic signals.DNA - Published | Chhath Puja 2022: Delhi LG VK Saxena declares dry day on October 31 in DelhiDelhi LG VK Saxena using his special powers has declared 'dry day' on the occasion of Chhath Puja 2022 and has also written a letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asking him to deal with the issue..DNA - Published |
Hotels, restaurants in Delhi to soon be open 24 hours, seven days a weekDelhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena has approved a proposal to allow 314 hotels to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the Delhi.DNA - Published | 'LG sahib, thoda chill karo': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal compares LG Saxena's notices to 'wife's love letters'Taking a jibe at Delhi LG VK Saxena, CM Arvind Kejriwal posted a snarky tweet, comparing his notices to his wife's "love letters".DNA - Published |
Statements by AAP against LG 'reckless, defamatory', says HCObserving that statements and tweets were made in a "reckless manner" without verification, the Delhi high court on Tuesday restrained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and several of its leaders from making..IndiaTimes - Published | AAP vs Delhi LG VK Saxena: HC slams party for 'false' allegations on LG, asks to remove defamatory tweetsThe Delhi HC asked AAP leaders to remove all the defamatory tweets and allegations launched against Delhi LG VK Saxena.DNA - Published |
As Covid cases dip, DDMA may revoke mask fine, de-scale COVID staff and equipment at Delhi hospitalsLG VK Saxena chaired the meeting, with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in attendance.DNA - Published | Delhi LG VK Saxena hits back at AAP's corruption allegations, accuses Delhi CM Kejriwal of using 'diversionary tactics'The Delhi LG VK Saxena, who made a series of tweets, also accused Kejriwal of "diversionary tactics and false accusations".DNA - Published |
AAP vs Delhi LG: VK Saxena breaks silence on corruption charges, slams CM Kejriwal for "false accusations"Delhi LG VK Saxena finally spoke out about the corruption charges leveled against him by AAP and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recently.DNA - Published | Delhi LG Governor to take legal action against AAP leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Atishi among others, know whyDelhi Lt Governor VK Saxena to take legal action against Saurabh Bhardwaj, Atishi, Durgesh Pathak and Jasmine Shah among others.DNA - Published |
