Overview
- BJP legislators accused Leader of Opposition Atishi of using ‘insensitive’ words during a discussion on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th martyrdom anniversary and demanded a public apology.
- Speaker Vijender Gupta called the issue sensitive, said he will review recordings of the proceedings, and indicated a censure motion could follow in the next sitting.
- Proceedings were disrupted and adjourned twice as BJP members pressed their demand and AAP sought an immediate debate on air pollution.
- AAP denied any disrespect, said the allegation was misconstrued and that its pollution demand came after the motion concluded, and accused the BJP of avoiding a pollution debate.
- The House received a Privileges Committee report on the ‘Phansi Ghar’ matter recommending possible action against Arvind Kejriwal, Ram Niwas Goel, Manish Sisodia and Rakhi Birla for not attending committee sittings.