The Delhi Assembly Privileges Committee is cracking down, demanding Punjab furnish detailed replies by February 20 on the FIR against Atishi over her purported inflammatory speech. Notices went out to top Punjab Home and police brass, as revealed Saturday.
Jalandhar Commissioner and state DGP join the Home ACS on the roster, with the panel deeming this their final shot at compliance amid the video tampering allegations.
Requested materials span the complaint basis, FIR text, technical analysis from police social media unit, and Punjab forensic outcomes—essentials for verifying the clip’s integrity.
At the heart: a Jalandhar FIR alleging a doctored excerpt from Atishi’s assembly remarks was spread, portraying it as disrespectful to Sikh icons, fueling interfaith tensions.
A pointed advisory underscores the procedural imperatives, warning of privilege infringement if deadlines slip.
Punjab’s earlier plea for extension on February 12 stemmed from no pre-notice to their February 5 letter. They’ve dispatched police and lab insights to Delhi.
Amid AAP’s Delhi stronghold and Punjab’s shifting alliances, this pits legislative authority against state policing. The outcome could redefine how cross-border complaints are handled, balancing free expression with community sensitivities in India’s vibrant democracy.