Controversy Erupts Over Delhi LG's Hiring of Social Media Firm

Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused Lt Governor V K Saxena of hiring a company for social media management, deeming it 'unconstitutional' and against democratic principles. Bharadwaj claimed that a tender for the service, costing an estimated Rs 1.5 crore annually, was posted in August by the LG's office.

Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday alleged that Lt Governor V K Saxena is hiring a company for social media management, calling it ''unconstitutional''.

''It is a shocking news that Delhi Lt Governor is hiring a company for his social media handling. In August, a tender was posted on a website of LG office. The important point is that the estimated amount on social media spending is Rs 1.5 crore annually,'' Bharadwaj said at a press conference here. There was no immediate response from the LG office.

Bharadwaj argued that this is ''unconstitutional'' and ''against the principles of democracy''. ''The BJP is running their own narrative since it is a political party and we also run our narrative. We are politicians. How can LG run a narrative,'' he questioned.

(With inputs from agencies.)