Delhi Assembly privileges panel recommends action against Arvind Kejriwal and others

The Hindu
The Hindu
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The Committee of Privileges submitted a report recommending “proper action” for wilful absence from sittings scheduled for November 13, 2025 and November 20, 2025.
Delhi Assembly privileges panel recommends action against Arvind Kejriwal and others
A What happened
The Committee of Privileges of the Delhi Assembly submitted a report recommending the House take “proper action” against AAP chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others in relation to inauguration of a “fake” phansi ghar in the Assembly premises. The report names Arvind Kejriwal, Ram Niwas Goel, Manish Sisodia, and Rakhi Birla. The report cites their wilful absence from Committee sittings scheduled for November 13, 2025 and November 20, 2025 without just cause or permission of the Committee. Speaker Vijender Gupta said the issue will be discussed on January 7, 2026.

Key insights

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    Named individuals in report: The report names Arvind Kejriwal, Ram Niwas Goel, Manish Sisodia, and Rakhi Birla.

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    Discussion date set: Speaker Vijender Gupta said the issue will be discussed on January 7, 2026.

Takeaways

The Committee of Privileges submitted a report recommending the House take “proper action” against Arvind Kejriwal and others, and the issue is set for discussion on January 7, 2026.

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