Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Sanjeev Khirwar appointed new MCD commissioner
The government has appointed a new person, Sanjeev Khirwar, to be the head of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
He was previously in Ladakh and before that, he was in Delhi but had to leave because of a disagreement over closing a sports stadium early.
The old head, Ashwani Kumar, has been moved to another job in Jammu and Kashmir.
The new head will now be in charge of making important decisions for the city, especially about money and daily work.
This change happened because of official orders from the government.
There was a big argument about whether the stadium was closed early so that Sanjeev Khirwar could walk his dog, but he and the stadium's administrator said that's not true.
Athletes said they used to practice until 8:30 PM but had to leave by 7 PM.
Sanjeev Khirwar, a 1994-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer, appointed as new MCD commissioner.
Previous commissioner Ashwani Kumar transferred to Jammu and Kashmir.
Appointment notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs and communicated to Delhi's lieutenant governor.
Khirwar was transferred to Ladakh in May 2022 after a public controversy over closing Thyagraj Stadium early.
New commissioner takes charge during MCD's budget preparation and administrative challenges.
- Who
- Sanjeev Khirwar (new MCD commissioner) and Ashwani Kumar (former MCD commissioner)
- What
- Appointment of new MCD commissioner and transfer of previous one
- When
- January 21, 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Routine administrative changes and addressing a public controversy
Athletes and Coaches
Sanjeev Khirwar and Thyagraj Administrator
Stadium Closure
Athletes and Coaches
Athletes and coaches claimed they were forced to leave Thyagraj Stadium by 7 PM, disrupting their training schedule.
Sanjeev Khirwar and Thyagraj Administrator
Sanjeev Khirwar and Ajit Chaudhary, the Thyagraj administrator, denied the allegations, stating the official closing time was 7 PM and the claims were incorrect.
- New Commissioner
- Sanjeev Khirwar
- Previous Commissioner
- Ashwani Kumar
- Appointment Date
- January 21, 2024
- Khirwar's Cadre
- AGMUT (1994-batch)
- Previous Posting
- Ladakh (since May 2022)
- Reason for Transfer
- Public row over Thyagraj Stadium closure
- Key Responsibility
- Overseeing MCD budget and administration
- Controversy Details
- Allegations of early stadium closure for dog-walking
- Athletes' Training Time
- Previously until 8:30 PM, allegedly reduced to 7 PM
Sources
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