Suspended Aam Aadmi Party MLAs faced a rude shock at Delhi’s Vidhan Sabha gates today, denied access despite fervent pleas, prompting fierce backlash against BJP machinations. The incident has reignited debates over assembly suspensions and democratic norms.
In a coordinated move, the AAP group approached the entrance amid supporters, only to encounter barricades and stern refusals. Slogans rent the air as they decried the action, asserting that barring office entry exceeds suspension limits.
The suspensions trace back to tumultuous sessions marred by AAP protests against central policies. Dozens affected, the MLAs claim disenfranchisement from vital duties like file processing and voter outreach.
Assembly marshals enforced the no-entry directive methodically, while BJP lawmakers inside dismissed the spectacle as AAP’s desperation tactic. ‘Discipline must prevail in the House,’ they argued, defending the Speaker’s unyielding stance.
AAP’s response is multifaceted: legal filings, public rallies, and alliance-building to pressure reversal. Kejriwal’s team positions this as BJP’s fear of AAP’s rising influence, especially post recent welfare wins.
Analysts predict this could boomerang, energizing AAP cadres while exposing governance rifts. Delhi’s unique status amplifies such clashes, blending local aspirations with national agendas.
As dusk fell, the MLAs retreated but not without resolve, hinting at escalated actions. This chapter in Delhi’s polity underscores how procedural battles often mask deeper power struggles, keeping the capital’s political pulse racing.