New Delhi [India],January 8 (ANI): Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday said that Leader of Opposition Atishi’s Assembly remarks were “irresponsible” and offensive to the Gurus, asserting that “her membership should be revoked.” He added that the BJP legislative party has sought a probe into the video and urged the Speaker to take action as per rules.
Speaking to the reporters, Sood said, “The LoP Atishi gave a very irresponsible statement in the assembly…It is very sad that she used such language for the Gurus… Such an incident cannot be condemned enough, and I will demand from the Assembly Secretariat. I will demand from the Speaker of the Assembly that they should take whatever action they can against those who call this a lie, and the video should be investigated and presented to the public… All the ministers, on behalf of the entire legislative party, have informed that this should be investigated and her membership should be revoked. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly will take action according to his discretion and the rules of law. But we are not going to let this matter go without getting her membership revoked and ensuring she is punished…”
Earlier today, the Delhi Assembly witnessed chaos as BJP MLAs protested against AAP over alleged remarks by LoP Atishi on a Sikh Guru.
Then AAP MLAs entered the Assembly carrying posters and chanting slogans, demanding the resignation of Kapil Mishra.
Amidst the uproar, the assembly proceedings were adjourned for 30 minutes.
The winter session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly commenced on January 5 (Monday) and will continue until January 8.
AAP MLA and Deputy Leader of Opposition Mukesh Ahlawat wrote to Speaker Vijendra Gupta regarding allegations against Atishi and the circulation of videos related to the matter.
In his letter, Ahlawat stated, “The video tweeted by Kapil Mishra is not part of the official record of the Assembly, which raises serious concerns about how he obtained the video footage. Even in the footage tweeted by him, it is clear that LoP Atishi is saying, “Then please conduct the discussion. Why have you been running away since morning? You are saying, ‘respect dogs, respect dogs.’ Hon’ble Speaker, please allow a discussion on this matter.”
The Aam Aadmi Party legislative party has demanded that the full footage from the Assembly cameras be provided, in which the statement by LoP Atishi is clearly visible and audible.
Further, the cancellation of the Delhi Assembly membership of Kapil Mishra for circulating false videos. Suspension for six months of all other MLAs who circulated a manipulated video along with a false transcription. (ANI)