Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva disputed Atishi’s denial of insulting the Sikh Gurus during a House discussion, calling her statement completely untrue. He mentioned that a forensic examination of the original Assembly recording confirmed Atishi’s use of inappropriate and disrespectful language towards the Sikh Gurus. Sachdeva questioned Atishi’s whereabouts from January 6 to January 18, emphasizing the need for clarification from someone who claims to respect Sikhism.
Sachdeva highlighted that the controversy escalated when a video of Atishi’s objectionable remarks about the Sikh Gurus was shared on social media by Delhi Government Minister Kapil Mishra on January 7. Despite being summoned by the Delhi Assembly Speaker, Atishi did not address Mishra’s post or respond to the Speaker’s notice until the Punjab Government’s forensic report on the video was released. Sachdeva also pointed out previous instances where AAP leaders had insulted various religions, indicating a pattern of religious insensitivity within the party.
The Delhi BJP chief underscored that Atishi’s actions were not isolated, citing past incidents involving AAP leaders disrespecting Christianity, Hindu deities, and the holy Quran. Sachdeva emphasized that Atishi’s behavior was part of a broader trend of religious offenses by AAP members, refuting any notion that this was an isolated incident.
