Punjab Police officials and a senior Punjab Home Department official participated in a Delhi Assembly Committee meeting regarding the video controversy involving Leader of Opposition Atishi. The Committee of Privileges will compile a report on the alleged breach of privilege and contempt related to Atishi’s remarks about Sikh Gurus. Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta mentioned that the Committee’s opinion and the Assembly’s decision will determine the next steps.
The Delhi Assembly Secretariat summoned the Punjab Police chief, Jalandhar Police commissioner, and a senior Punjab Home Department official to appear before it on February 27. The summons, issued under specific legislative rules, required their attendance at the Committee of Privileges meeting. Failure to comply with the summons could result in actions for breach of privilege or contempt of the Assembly.
Earlier, the Punjab government defended the FIR registration in Jalandhar over the Atishi video issue, stating that a modified video clip does not fall under the House’s privilege. The Punjab government emphasized that the FIR for a cognizable offense committed outside the House does not constitute a breach of privilege. The ongoing investigation operates independently and is subject to judicial review.
The Delhi Assembly’s Committee of Privileges clarified to the Punjab officials that the summons were not solely due to non-receipt of replies. The officials were granted an opportunity to present their explanations before the Committee on February 27. The matter is ongoing, with the Committee ensuring that all details have been communicated to the concerned parties.
