Tensions flared in Delhi Assembly when Speaker Vijender Gupta categorically stated that the FIR lodged against Kapil Mishra constitutes a grave violation of privilege. The BJP firebrand’s assembly speech lambasting AAP over urban decay prompted the legal move, now under fire.
In his ruling, Gupta stressed the inviolability of legislative debates, cautioning against any dilution of these rights. ‘The house’s dignity is non-negotiable,’ he declared, putting the onus on police to quash the FIR. Mishra detailed AAP’s lapses in waste management and public transport, citing citizen grievances.
The decision has polarized opinions: BJP celebrates it as a win for democracy, AAP labels it protection for divisive elements. Constitutional scholars point to historical precedents where privilege rulings have influenced judicial outcomes.
This saga reflects broader struggles over speech freedoms in politics. With elections looming, expect escalated rhetoric and legal maneuvers. Delhi’s residents, grappling with daily woes, seek accountability over endless blame games.