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BJPAAP Clash Over Alleged Remark on Guru Tegh Bahadur Goes to Speaker’s Review

An unclear audio record leaves any decision dependent on the Speaker’s review of video footage.

Overview

  • BJP legislators accused Leader of Opposition Atishi of using “insensitive words” during a discussion on a programme marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur and demanded a public apology.
  • Speaker Vijender Gupta called the issue sensitive, said he will examine the video, and indicated a censure motion could be taken up on Wednesday.
  • The alleged words are not audible in the official assembly audio, and BJP members declined to repeat them, leaving the record in dispute.
  • AAP denied any disrespect, said its request to take up pollution came after the Guru motion concluded, and argued the BJP is deflecting from a full pollution debate set for Wednesday.
  • Proceedings were adjourned twice and rival protests were held, while the stray-dog misinformation row was sent to a standing committee and the Privileges Committee filed a report in the Phansi Ghar case.