The four AAP MLAs, suspended for disrupting Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena’s address, faced obstruction from the police when trying to enter the Delhi Assembly premises. This incident sparked a political clash between the ruling BJP and the Opposition. The suspended MLAs, including Som Dutt, Jarnail Singh, Kuldeep Kumar, and Sanjeev Jha, were penalized for their actions during the opening session of the year.
When the suspended MLAs attempted to access the Assembly complex, they were halted by police personnel outside the premises. Criticizing the BJP-led Delhi government, the MLAs accused the ruling party of undermining the Constitution. They argued that while they were barred from Assembly proceedings, there was no legal basis to prevent their entry into the Assembly premises or access to their offices.
AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar expressed discontent, alleging that the BJP aimed to disrupt the House’s functioning. He questioned the basis of their suspension and criticized the restriction on their movement. Jarnail Singh likened the situation to authoritarian rule, highlighting the obstruction faced by elected MLAs outside the Assembly.
The controversy arose from disruptions during Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena’s address at the start of the Assembly session. AAP MLAs protested against air pollution, leading to Speaker Vijender Gupta ordering the removal of several Opposition members. The suspension of the four MLAs was sought after disruptions, with Speaker Gupta citing contempt towards the House and the Lieutenant Governor as the reason for their suspension.
