BJP’s national General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, criticized the Jalandhar court’s recent order, emphasizing that it is not a final verdict but an interim decision based on a forensic report commissioned by the Bhagwant Mann government. Chugh highlighted that the order does not establish guilt or resolve any factual issues, cautioning against misinterpretation of its significance.
Chugh expressed astonishment at the lack of key details in the forensic report used for the interim order, such as chain of custody, tampering examination, and procedural transparency. He raised concerns about the credibility of the examination due to the absence of specific scientific parameters and questioned the source of the examined video material.
The BJP leader underscored the importance of considering the official video record of Delhi Assembly proceedings, especially regarding objectionable remarks made by AAP leader Atishi. Chugh criticized the court for drawing conclusions from incomplete material, stressing the need for a fair and transparent investigative process to uphold justice and democracy.
Chugh demanded a prompt and unbiased investigation into the matter of disrespect towards Gurus, warning against any government in Punjab shielding those responsible. Meanwhile, the Delhi Assembly Secretariat requested the Punjab government to submit the forensic report on the video involving Atishi by January 22, coinciding with discussions of a potential special session on the issue.
