New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, called on the President, Droupadi Murmu, on Monday, a meeting that coincided with the anniversary of the historic March 30, 1919, Rowlatt Satyagraha incident in Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. Gupta apprised her about the heroic incident in which freedom fighters from the Capital played a key role in opposing the Rowlatt Act that allowed for the arrest of any Indian without a warrant and detention without trial for up to tw…
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New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Criticising the previous Aam Aadmi Party government, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday hailed the adoption of the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) reports by the House after a gap of over 15 years.Addressing members, Gupta said, “As you are all aware, the previous government failed to lay the copies of the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) reports before the House, and the PAC was practically rendered defunct.”He said that during the entire perio…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Delhi Legislative Assembly on Wednesday once again received a bomb threat via email, triggering heightened security and an immediate response from law enforcement agencies. The threatening message claimed that as many as 16 RDX-based Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted inside the Assembly premises, with a plan to detonate them at 1:40 P.M. According to the Delhi Police, the sender identified himself as being from Coimbatore and alleged that he and …
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Atishi on Tuesday wrote to Speaker Vijender Gupta, accusing him of “silencing” the opposition through repeated suspensions and expulsions, and asserting that AAP MLAs will resume participation in House proceedings only after the revocation of the suspension of four legislators.In her letter, Atishi termed the Speaker’s recent remarks — questioning the opposition’s absence and calling it a breach of democratic responsi…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Delhi Legislative Assembly and Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday received another bomb threat via email, prompting an immediate investigation by the Delhi Police. According to officials, a threatening email warned that the Delhi Legislative Assembly would be blown up. A similar threat was also issued regarding a nearby Delhi Metro station. The email sent to the Speaker’s official account was received at 7.49 a.m., while another threatening message was sent to the Ass…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat will organise a function on Monday to pay homage to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on their martyrdom day, an official said. On this occasion, Speaker Vijender Gupta, along with Members of the Council of Ministers, MLAs, and eminent freedom fighters, will pay floral tributes to the martyrs.The event in the legislative Assembly’s complex will coincide with the start of the Second Part of the Fourth Session (Budget…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday appeared before the Delhi Assembly’s Committee of Privileges in connection with the ‘Faansi Ghar’ matter.During the meeting of the Committee, headed by Pradyumn Singh Rajput, Kejriwal presented his explanation for declaring a shaft in the Assembly premises as a ‘Faansi Ghar’ and opening it for public viewing.The Privileges Committee also comprises MLAs Surya Prakash Khatri, Abhay Kumar V…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday interacted with students from Ladakh and other regions, saying that such exchanges are the foundation of a confident and integrated India. “When students from Ladakh and other regions of our country visit democratic institutions under the SERU initiative, they do not merely travel across geography; they strengthen the living bond of national unity. Such exchanges are the foundation of a confident and integra…
Pune, Feb 21 (IANS) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday urged student parliamentarians to prioritise public service and uphold discipline, teamwork, and integrity in political life.Delivering the inaugural address at the 15th Indian Student Parliament (Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad) in Pune, Gupta said that while victory in sports belongs to a team, in politics the true victory must belong to the people.Speaking on the theme “From Stadium to Statesmanship: What Can Politic…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Tuesday that the youth are powering a resurgent India that is moving steadily towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Addressing the 35th Annual Day and Prize Distribution Function of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi, Gupta said the youth are not just the beneficiaries of a developed India but the primary architects of this transformation.Highlighting the national vision, Gupta spoke …