An FIR has been registered by the Jalandhar Police Commissionerate in connection with the uploading and circulation of an edited and doctored video allegedly involving Atishi, MLA and Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, police said on Thursday.
The Mayor of Delhi, Raja Iqbal Singh, on Friday addressed a press conference and provided detailed information about the events that took place during the Corporation House meeting, according to a press release.
BJP councillors on Friday in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House held a protest against LoP Delhi Assembly Atishi over her statement in the Assembly allegedly insulting Guru Teg Bahadur.
AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha accused the BJP-led state government of trying to divert attention from key issues in Delhi, such as law and order, contaminated water, pollution and the Yamuna by circulating a "fraudulent" video involving LoP Atishi.
The controversy unfolded amid a charged atmosphere in the Delhi Assembly during the ongoing winter session. On Thursday morning, proceedings were disrupted as BJP MLAs protested against AAP over the alleged remarks, while AAP legislators countered by entering the House with posters and sl
"Instead of making allegations, Atishi should have come to the House and clarified what exactly she said that led to this controversy, especially when both the ruling party and the opposition were unanimously speaking about respecting Gurus. In our society, it is believed that if a mistak
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 Speak
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Thursday demanded the termination of Leader of Opposition Atishi's Assembly membership, saying her alleged disrespectful remarks about Guru Tegh Bahadur cannot be ignored, and she should apologise.
The Delhi Assembly witnessed chaos on Thursday as AAP MLAs protested inside the House, demanding the resignation of BJP leader Kapil Mishra over allegations of circulating a misleading video involving Leader of Opposition Atishi.
"The Bharatiya Janata Party has always been against Punjab and Sikhs. Today again, its anti-Punjab and anti-Sikh face has come to the fore, when they, in Atishi Ji's video--words that she hadn't even spoken--and by adding Guru Sahib's name to it, insulted Guru Sahib. For this shameful act
He demanded that the Leader of the Opposition, Atishi Marlena, needs to apologise to " Citizens of Delhi, Sikh community and the Assembly" altogether for her "insensitive" remark on 'Guru Tegh Bahadur'. The Minister further informed the media that the ruling party will take up discussions
The Minister also announced that a motion to condemn the statement will be introduced. He also requested the Speaker to take cognisance of the issue. He then praised the contributions of 'Guru Tegh Bahadur' and criticised Atishi for not being open to discussion of the religious figure, an