Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal confirmed his attendance before the Delhi Assembly’s Privileges Committee on March 6. This appearance is related to the “Fansi Ghar (Gallows Gallery)” controversy. Kejriwal has requested live streaming of the proceedings for transparency.
The committee had summoned Kejriwal and his former deputy Manish Sisodia over questions regarding the authenticity of claims linked to the “Fansi Ghar” issue. Kejriwal, in a social media post, stated that he will attend the session as per the summons on March 6. He emphasized the importance of transparency by requesting live streaming of the proceedings.
In a letter to the Privileges Committee, Kejriwal expressed his compliance with the notice to appear on March 6 at 3:00 p.m. He also highlighted that his appearance does not waive his legal and constitutional rights. Kejriwal urged for live-streaming of the committee’s proceedings for public accountability and transparency.
The controversy stems from 2021 during the AAP government’s tenure, when it was claimed that chambers beneath the Assembly building served as a gallows during British rule. The current BJP government in Delhi, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has refuted this claim. They argue that the chambers were not gallows but contained a service staircase used during the British era.
