Delhi Lt Governor appointment likely today; PM, Rajnath meet

December 23, 2016 11:31

Name of new L-G likely to be finalised today. PM Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh meet to discuss the appointment.

Anil Baijal, who was home secretary in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led BJP government, tops the list of contenders for the post.

Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung quit abruptly yesterday saying he was going back to his first love -- academics.

This morning he had a special guest for breakfast -- his biggest critic, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

After the meeting Kejriwal said Jung told him he was quitting due to personal reasons. Last night, admitting surprise at the announcement, Kejriwal struck a conciliatory note: "Khatta meetha toh chalta rehta hai zindagi mein (ups and downs are a part of life)."

Jung, 66, resigned yesterday with 18 months left in his tenure.

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