Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Delhi Govt to File FIR Against AAP
The Delhi government is planning to file a police report against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader Arvind Kejriwal.
They say Kejriwal shared false information on social media about teachers having to count stray dogs instead of teaching.
The government thinks this is misleading and could cause confusion.
Kejriwal and other AAP members say that a circular was indeed issued by the Directorate of Education, assigning teachers to monitor stray dogs.
The AAP accuses the government of trying to silence them and not acting against private schools harassing parents.
The government denies issuing any such circular and says it is taking action to stop the spread of false information.
Delhi government plans to file FIR against AAP and Arvind Kejriwal for spreading misinformation about teachers' duties.
AAP claims a circular was issued by the Directorate of Education on November 20 and December 5, assigning teachers to monitor stray dogs.
Delhi government denies issuing any such circular and accuses AAP of deliberately misleading the public and teachers.
AAP accuses the government of targeting teachers and not acting against private schools harassing parents.
AAP members say they are not afraid of FIRs and will continue to raise issues related to education and teachers' rights.
- Who
- Delhi Government, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal, Ashish Sood, Sanjeev Jha, Kuldip Kumar
- What
- Filing of FIR against AAP and Arvind Kejriwal for spreading misinformation and dispute over the existence of a circular regarding teachers' duties related to stray dogs.
- When
- December 30, 2023 (incident), January 5, 2024 (announcement of FIR)
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To address the spread of false and misleading information about teachers' duties and the existence of a circular regarding stray dogs.
Delhi Government
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Existence of Circular
Delhi Government
Denies issuing any circular about teachers counting stray dogs.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Claims a circular was issued on November 20 and December 5, assigning teachers to monitor stray dogs.
Action Against Misinformation
Delhi Government
Accuses AAP of spreading misinformation and threatening to file FIRs to address the issue.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Accuses the government of targeting teachers and trying to silence opposition by threatening FIRs.
Government's Priorities
Delhi Government
Focuses on addressing misinformation and restoring public trust.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Claims the government is not acting against private schools harassing parents and is siding with the 'education mafia'.
- Parties Involved
- Delhi Government, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal, Ashish Sood, Sanjeev Jha, Kuldip Kumar
- Issue
- Misinformation about teachers' duties and the existence of a circular regarding stray dogs.
- Action Taken
- Delhi government threatening to file FIRs against AAP workers.
- Date of Circulars
- November 20 and December 5, 2023
- Platform Used for Misinformation
- Social media (X/Twitter)
- Accusation by Delhi Government
- Deliberate misleading of public and teachers.
- Response by AAP
- Condemnation of BJP-led government's directive on stray-dog matters and allegations of targeting teachers.
