New Delhi, Jan 20 (NationPress) Referring to the contentious statements made by AAP representative Atishi in the Assembly, Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta expressed his disapproval on Tuesday regarding the Punjab government's involvement in issues that fall under the jurisdiction of the city's legislature.

During his address at the three-day 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) held in Lucknow, Speaker Gupta refrained from directly naming the Punjab government or Delhi’s Leader of the Opposition Atishi. He voiced his concern over the AAP-led Punjab state's efforts to protect her by initiating an unauthorized inquiry into her comments made in the Delhi Assembly concerning the Sikh Gurus.

Speaker Gupta mentioned that a recent event in the Delhi Legislative Assembly had been duly noted by the House and referred to the Privileges Committee. The matter was scrutinized following established parliamentary protocols, with discussions reflecting the sentiments of the Members, where various arguments and counterarguments were presented, leading to decisions being made.

While addressing the Conference, Gupta remarked that “when discussions occur within a legislature, both the ruling party and the Opposition partake in the deliberations.”

He stressed that once both factions reach a consensus and the Speaker executes it, the matter achieves finality.

The Delhi Assembly Speaker strongly criticized the interference from another state's government in such matters, labeling it as unacceptable.

It is noteworthy that these comments were made in relation to the proceedings of the Delhi Assembly on January 6.

Gupta had previously indicated that the issue involved audio-video recordings from the Delhi Legislative Assembly sessions, concerning alleged comments made by Atishi referencing the proceedings about Sikh Gurus during the recently concluded Winter Session.

Given the gravity of the matter and the sentiments expressed by Delhi legislators, the Assembly officially acknowledged the issue on the floor, examining it strictly according to established parliamentary procedures, including a referral to the Privileges Committee.

The Speaker reiterated that legislative matters should be resolved within the jurisdiction of the House and that any external interference undermines its autonomy.

He noted that the FSL report, related to the recordings of Atishi’s contentious remarks in the House, has clarified the facts, indicating that the matter could be forwarded to the CBI. He also mentioned that the House remains amenable to considering an apology.