Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticized the Aam Aadmi Party, including opposition leader Atishi, Arvind Kejriwal, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for allegedly disrespecting Sikh Gurus in the Delhi Assembly. Sirsa described the incident during a press conference as insulting and shameful, accusing the AAP and its leaders of trying to deny the occurrence by abusing power. He detailed that the incident took place during a discussion to pay tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom under Article 270 of the Constitution.
Sirsa provided a timeline of events, explaining that on January 6, discussions were ongoing in the Delhi Assembly when Atishi made derogatory remarks about Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom. He highlighted that objections were raised immediately by him, Minister Kapil Mishra, and MLA Anil Sharma during the live broadcast of the incident in the Assembly. Sirsa questioned Atishi’s actions and her subsequent disappearance from public view, emphasizing the seriousness of the matter in relation to the Sikh faith and the country’s federal structure.
The Minister raised concerns about the AAP’s response to the incident, particularly their actions to file an FIR despite the ongoing forensic investigation. He refuted claims of video tampering, citing the availability of the Assembly proceedings on various social media platforms. Sirsa stressed that the issue transcends politics, underscoring its significance in preserving the honor of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the Sikh community. He concluded by asserting that the truth cannot be suppressed, and those responsible will be held accountable.
