Did Atishi Really Insult the Sikh Gurus?
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Synopsis
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva challenges Atishi's claims of respecting Sikh Gurus, emphasizing a forensic report exposing inappropriate language. The controversy raises questions about AAP leaders' repeated religious offenses. What does this mean for political accountability in Delhi's Assembly?
Key Takeaways
- Delhi BJP President challenges Atishi's claims of respect for Sikh Gurus.
- A forensic report confirms allegations of inappropriate remarks.
- This incident raises questions about accountability in political discourse.
- Previous AAP leaders have faced similar allegations of religious disrespect.
- The public is concerned about the implications of such remarks on communal harmony.
New Delhi, Jan 20 (NationPress) The President of Delhi BJP, Virendra Sachdeva, asserted on Tuesday that the assertion made by the Leader of the Opposition, Atishi, claiming she did not disrespect the Sikh Gurus during a discussion in the House, is entirely inaccurate.
Sachdeva stated that the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, mandated a forensic review of the original Assembly recording, which confirmed that Atishi used language towards the Sikh Gurus that was both inappropriate and disrespectful.
The President of the Delhi BJP urged the residents of Delhi and the nation to question Atishi, who professes to honor Sikhism and claims her family is connected to the Sikh faith, about her whereabouts from January 6—the date she made her controversial remarks in the Assembly—until January 18.
Sachdeva pointed out that on the morning of January 7, when Delhi Government Minister Kapil Mishra shared a video of Atishi’s offensive comments regarding the Sikh Gurus on the social media platform X, it quickly escalated into a major controversy.
Furthermore, the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly issued a notice to Atishi to appear before the House; however, she neither declared Mishra’s post on X to be false nor responded to the Speaker’s notice until the forensic report from the Punjab Government regarding the video was released.
Sachdeva emphasized that Atishi is not the first leader of AAP to offend a particular religion.
Prior to her, Delhi AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj made derogatory remarks about Christianity while performing a skit on air pollution around last Christmas; in October 2024, former minister Rajendra Pal Gautam disrespected Hindu deities; and in early 2021, AAP leaders and supporters insulted the holy Quran.
“Thus, the offense committed by Atishi is not the first religious transgression by AAP leaders,” stated the Delhi BJP chief.
Point of View
I emphasize that political accountability is paramount in any democracy. Allegations of disrespect towards any religion, especially from public figures, should be addressed transparently to maintain the integrity of our political discourse.
NationPress
20/01/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the controversy involving Atishi?
The controversy arose after Atishi allegedly made inappropriate remarks about the Sikh Gurus during an Assembly discussion, which was later confirmed by a forensic review.
What actions did the Delhi Assembly Speaker take?
The Delhi Assembly Speaker issued a notice for Atishi to appear before the House regarding her comments.
Has Atishi responded to the allegations?
Atishi has not publicly responded to the allegations nor declared the claims made by Minister Kapil Mishra on social media as false.
Is Atishi the first AAP leader to face such allegations?
No, previous AAP leaders have also faced accusations of disrespecting various religions.
What is the public reaction to this incident?
The public is expressing concern over repeated instances of religious disrespect among political leaders.
