Is this Kejriwal's Last Chance? Delhi House Panel Demands Response on 'Faansi Ghar' by March 6
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New Delhi, Feb 16 (NationPress) The Committee of Privileges in the Delhi Assembly has extended a “final opportunity” for former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party's National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, along with other AAP leaders, to personally appear and present their statements regarding the ‘Faansi Ghar’ matter on March 6, as per an official announcement.
In response to Kejriwal's request for a hearing during the first week of March, the Committee has confirmed this last appearance for March 6, according to an official release.
This decision was reached during a meeting held on Monday, convened to discuss the situation after four individuals, including Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Ram Niwas Goel, and Rakhi Birla, sent written correspondence requesting a few additional days to provide their statements.
The Chairperson of the Committee of Privileges, Pradyumn Singh Rajput, noted that Kejriwal, in his written communication, requested time to attend any day between March 2 and 6.
Likewise, former Deputy CM Sisodia, former Speaker Goel, and former Deputy Speaker Birla also submitted requests for a brief extension, paralleling the timeline suggested by Kejriwal, he explained.
The Committee acknowledged these requests and set the final date to ensure the inquiry could continue without further postponements, according to the statement.
This matter was initially raised by Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta and questions the legitimacy of the ‘Faansi Ghar’, which was inaugurated on August 9, 2022, within the Delhi Legislative Assembly premises.
The Committee of Privileges was tasked to investigate this issue to facilitate a factual and procedural examination of the events surrounding the inauguration.
The Committee consists of Chairperson Pradyumn Singh Rajput, Surya Prakash Khatri, Abhay Kumar Verma, Ajay Kumar Mahawar, Satish Upadhyay, Neeraj Basoya, Ravi Kant, Ram Singh Netaji, and Surender Kumar.
During the meeting on Monday, the Committee reaffirmed its dedication to upholding transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity, emphasizing that cooperation from all involved is crucial for conducting a fair and thorough inquiry.