Uproar over CAG report in Delhi Assembly; Atishi, 11 AAP MLAs suspended
PTC News Desk: At least 12 opposition MLAs including former Delhi Chief Minister who is now also Leader of Opposition were suspended for the day over pandemonium due to Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report on now scrapped liquor policy.
#WATCH | Delhi: AAP MLA Gopal Rai also suspended from the legislative assembly by Speaker Vijender Gupta.
Source: Vidhan Sabha pic.twitter.com/qfzBQDLmu9 — ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2025
The report tabled in assembly this morning, is one of dozens alleging corruption by the AAP, which ruled Delhi till the BJP's election win this month. The report also includes allegations against AAP surrounding official residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to what BJP describes as 'Sheeshmahal'. The now ruling party BJP has claimed that the residence was refurbished with luxuries using taxpayers' money.
As the session commenced for the day, Lt Governor VK Saxena addressed the House. His speech was, however, disrupted by AAP legislators as they resorted to loud sloganeering against the BJP government resulting in their ouster.
After the suspension, MLAs staged a sit-in in assembly premises. Meanwhile Atishi alleged that BJP disrespected the architect of Consitution BR Ambedkar by removing their portrait from Chief Minister's office.
#WATCH | AAP MLAs, including LoP Atishi, who have been suspended from the Delhi Assembly for the day, hold protest in the Assembly premises
11 AAP MLAs, including LoP Atishi, have been suspended by Speaker Vijender Gupta. pic.twitter.com/lFlVfoM5A9 — ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2025
"The BJP has shown its true colours by removing Babasaheb Ambedkar's portrait. Does the party believe that (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi can replace Babasaheb?" she said.
- With inputs from agencies
