The Privileges Committee of Delhi Assembly has suggested taking “appropriate action” against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and three party colleagues. This action is due to their intentional absence from meetings regarding alleged false claims about “Faansi Ghar,” as stated by Speaker Vijender Gupta. Despite being given ample opportunities and clarifications, the four individuals did not attend the Committee sessions, leading to the Committee viewing this behavior as contempt of the House and the Committee.
The Committee has advised that the House consider taking action against these individuals for their deliberate non-attendance at Committee meetings. The Speaker emphasized the importance of following constitutional procedures, laws, and the House’s traditions in making a decision. The issue revolves around accusations of misrepresentation during the previous AAP government concerning a historical building within the Assembly premises, falsely labeled as an “Execution Chamber.”
The matter was escalated to the Privileges Committee by the Speaker after investigations revealed discrepancies in the historical claims made. The Speaker highlighted the significance of the issue, linking it to the Assembly’s integrity and the proper functioning of its Committees. Following the formation of the Eighth Legislative Assembly in February 2025, efforts were made to preserve the historical essence of the Delhi Assembly Building. Examination of official records and archival materials confirmed that the area in question was historically a “Tiffin Room,” not an “Execution Chamber” as previously claimed.
