PIL filed in Delhi High Court seeking a direction to AAP govt for de-sealing borders

On Tuesday, June 2, advocate Kushagra Kumar filed a Public Interest Litigation in Delhi High Court seeking de-sealing of Delhi borders. Terming AAP government's June 1 decision to seal borders as "illegal, inhuman and authoritarian", petitioner-in-person argued that those persons working in Delhi but staying in areas like ida and Gurugram would be deprived of availing health facilities offered by Central government in Delhi. Kumar also mentioned that his representation to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had t been acted upon. 

He added that order of Delhi government was in violation of Articles 14, 19 and 21 of Constitution. petitioner stressed that India did t have dual citizenship and every citizen had a right to reside in any place and avail medical facilities in any or place. Kumar contended that t only was Delhi government's decision t based on reasons of public health, but it had also failed to give advance publicity about sealing of borders.

He urged Delhi HC to direct Arvind Kejriwal-led government to de-seal Delhi borders with immediate effect. matter is likely to be listed for hearing on June 4. 

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'Should we open our borders?'

Addressing people on June 1, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal opined that people across country would come to national capital for treatment if borders are opened. He raised concerns about 9,500 beds in Delhi getting occupied in such a scenario. reafter, he asked people to send ir suggestions to government on wher hospitals should be reserved solely for Delhi residents until vel coronavirus crisis is over. y can eir give a missed call on 1031 or send a WhatsApp mess on 8800007722.

Arvind Kejriwal remarked, "If borders are open, people from across country will come to Delhi to get treated since we have best facilities. Our government hospitals are also free. Our 9500 beds will be full if our borders open up. Should we open our borders? Should we restrict our hospitals only for Delhi citizens? Delhi is for everyone, but should we restrict our hospitals till time Corona is re?"

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