New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Calling it a matter of Legislative privilege, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Saturday that the State Assembly has sought a written explanation from the Punjab Police Chief Gaurav Yadav over the registration of an FIR in that state based on video footage of the national capital’s Assembly proceedings. The video clip in question is linked to the row surrounding Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi’s alleged disrespectful remarks against Sikh Gurus in Delhi As…
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New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday extended the Winter Session by one day and referred two complaints against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators to the Committee of Privileges for examination and submission of a report.The two matters relate to the remarks allegedly made by Leader of Opposition Atishi regarding Sikh Gurus, and the alleged breach of privilege and contempt of the House by AAP MLA Jarnail Singh following his suspension from the Assembly on Janu…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday accused AAP leader and Leader of Opposition Atishi of spreading misinformation over the reason for suspension of four party legislators from proceedings.The four legislators – Sanjeev Jha, Som Dutt, Kuldeep Kumar, and Jarnail Singh – were suspended from the House solely on the grounds of deliberate disruption of proceedings, said the Speaker in a statement.He said Atishi told the media and made statements that deliberatel…