Was hurt after Arvind Kejriwal called Atishi temporary Chief Minister: Lt Governor

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's season's greetings to Chief Minister Atishi has packed in a punch directed at her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal. On this occasion, the LG said he was 'hurt' that Mr Kejriwal had called Atishi a "temporary Chief Minister".  "There is no such post in the Constitution and it is a reprehensible neglect to the concept of democracy in the Constitution of Babasaheb Ambedkar," he wrote, underscoring that it was an insult to the President of India who appointed her and himself, who administered the oath to her.

"Everyone knows in what circumstances you were appointed," he wrote. Then listing multiple areas, where he alleged the government has failed, he said while Mr Kejriwal has admitted to his government's shortcomings, Atishi, as the current Chief Minister, will bear the blame even though no one can do much in the time left in her tenure.

Assembly elections are due in Delhi in February next year.

The Lieutenant Governor - who said he was writing in a personal capacity -- however, had opened his letter to the Chief Minister with much praise, commending her efficiency and initiative.