Sanjeev Khirwar Appointed MCD Commissioner Amidst Past Stadium Dog-Walking Controversy

• IAS officer Sanjeev Khirwar, transferred out of Delhi in 2022 over a dog-walking controversy at Thyagaraj Stadium, returns as MCD Commissioner.
• Khirwar and his wife Rinku Dugga were accused of emptying Thyagaraj Stadium early for their dog, disrupting athletes' training.
• Despite denials from Khirwar and the stadium administrator, the controversy led to his transfer to Ladakh and his wife's to Arunachal Pradesh.
• He replaces Ashwani Kumar and assumes leadership of the MCD, which faces significant administrative and financial challenges.
• His appointment comes as the MCD grapples with pending projects and the increasing issue of stray dogs in Delhi.

Why It Matters: Sanjeev Khirwar, previously embroiled in a dog-walking scandal, is now MCD Commissioner, facing major civic challenges.