Question : STATEHOOD TO DELHI



(a) whether the Government proposes to grant full Statehood to Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the progress made so far in this regard; and

(d) the time by which the Government will accord full Statehood to Delhi?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA GAVIT)

(a)to (d): The proposal to grant statehood to Delhi has been referred for in-depth examination to an Inter-Ministerial Committee of officials, which includes a representative of the Government of NCT of Delhi. No definite timeframe can be specified in this regard.