Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Delhi Assembly Rebrands 'Phansi Ghar' to 'Tiffin Room'
The Delhi Assembly has changed the name of a room from 'Phansi Ghar' to 'Tiffin Room.'
The Speaker says the room was not used for executions, as previously claimed.
The Speaker plans to have a committee investigate the matter, which may involve former leaders like Arvind Kejriwal.
A plaque with Kejriwal's name will be taken down.
The Speaker claims the room was a lunch room, based on historical records.
Delhi Assembly renamed the 'Phansi Ghar' to 'Tiffin Room'.
The renaming occurred on Friday, according to officials.
Speaker Vijender Gupta stated the room was a tiffin room, not an execution room.
The Privileges Committee will investigate the matter, potentially including former CM Arvind Kejriwal.
The plaque with Kejriwal's name will be removed.
- Who
- Vijender Gupta, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Assembly officials
- What
- Delhi Assembly renamed 'Phansi Ghar' to 'Tiffin Room'.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Delhi Assembly
- Why
- To correct the historical record of the room's purpose.
Former Government Viewpoint
Speaker's Viewpoint
Building Purpose
Former Government Viewpoint
The structure was inaugurated and presented as a 'Phansi Ghar'.
Speaker's Viewpoint
The Speaker says the building was a tiffin room, not an execution room.
- Original Name
- 'Phansi Ghar'
- New Name
- 'Tiffin Room'
- Speaker
- Vijender Gupta
- Committee
- Privileges Committee
- Former CM
- Arvind Kejriwal
