Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Delhi Assembly Seeks Atishi's Response on AAP MLAs' Suspension
The Delhi Assembly has asked Atishi, the Leader of Opposition, to explain her statements about why four AAP MLAs were suspended.
The MLAs were suspended for disrupting the House proceedings during the winter session on January 6.
Atishi claimed they were suspended for wearing masks to protest against air pollution, but the Speaker said they were suspended for causing disruption.
The Privileges Committee wants Atishi to submit a written statement by February 6 to clarify her claims.
Delhi Assembly asks Atishi to submit a written statement to the Privileges Committee by February 6.
Atishi's statements about the suspension of four AAP MLAs were referred to the Privileges Committee.
The MLAs were suspended for disrupting the House proceedings, not for wearing masks.
Speaker Vijender Gupta refuted Atishi's claim, stating it was factually incorrect.
The action was taken to maintain order and dignity in the assembly.
- Who
- Atishi (Leader of Opposition) and four AAP MLAs (Sanjeev Jha, Som Dutt, Kuldeep Kumar, Jarnail Singh)
- What
- Delhi Assembly seeks Atishi's response regarding her statements about the suspension of AAP MLAs
- When
- January 28, with a deadline for response by February 6
- Where
- Delhi Assembly
- Why
- Atishi's statements about the suspension of AAP MLAs were deemed incorrect and referred to the Privileges Committee
- Person Involved
- Atishi (Leader of Opposition)
- Committee Involved
- Privileges Committee
- Date of Incident
- January 6
- Deadline for Response
- February 6
- MLAs Suspended
- Sanjeev Jha, Som Dutt, Kuldeep Kumar, Jarnail Singh
- Reason for Suspension
- Disrupting House proceedings
- Speaker's Name
- Vijender Gupta