US EditionControversy Erupts Over Doctored Video of AAP MLA Atishi
The BJP circulated a video accusing Atishi of insulting Guru Tegh Bahadur; both parties demanded scrutiny, prompting Speaker Vijender Gupta to order a forensic probe within 15 days.
- On Thursday, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta ordered a forensic probe into a video purportedly showing Atishi insulting Guru Tegh Bahadur and asked for the forensic report within 15 days.
- Bharatiya Janata Party leaders circulated a video alleging Atishi made insensitive remarks about Guru Tegh Bahadur on Tuesday after a special discussion linked to the 350th martyrdom anniversary last year.
- Atishi countered by posting two videos, calling one genuine and the BJP-shared video fake, while Aam Aadmi Party said the BJP added wrong subtitles and inserted the Sikh Guru's name.
- BJP MLAs staged protests inside the Assembly, forcing adjournments and demanding cancellation of Atishi's membership and a criminal case after ministers including Parvesh Sahib Singh submitted a letter.
- Both parties now trade accusations as the last day of the Winter Session on Thursday approaches, with AAP seeking the original video and BJP accused of creating chaos to avoid pollution talks.
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Controversy Erupts Over Doctored Video of AAP MLA Atishi
The Jalandhar Police filed an FIR concerning an altered video of AAP MLA Atishi that circulated, allegedly insulting Guru Tegh Bahadur. AAP claims BJP leaders propagated the video erroneously. The forensic investigation showed the clip was doctored. Atishi refuted accusations, criticizing BJP's tactics.
FIR Registered in Jalandhar over Doctored Video of Delhi LoP Atishi; Forensic Report Rules out Use of Word 'Guru'
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. An FIR has been registered by the Jalandhar Police Commissionerate in connection with the uploading and circulation of an edited and doctored video allegedly involving Atishi, MLA and Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, police said on Thursday. India News | FIR Registered in Jalandhar over Doctored Video of Delhi LoP Atishi; Forensic Report Rules out Use of Word 'Guru'.
Delhi Assembly To Streets: BJP Protests Atishi's 'Insensitive' Sikh Guru Remark
After days of chaos during the Winter Session over Leader of the Opposition Atishi's alleged "insensitive" remarks on Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur, the Delhi BJP on Friday escalated its protest.
Delhi, Haryana Sikh bodies file complaints against Atishi over Guru Tegh Bahadur remarks, probe ordered
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and the Haryana Gurdwara Management Committee have filed complaints against former Delhi chief minister Atishi over remarks allegedly made against Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur, triggering a political row and disruption in the Delhi Assembly. The matter has now escalated to a forensic examination of a controversial video, while the BJP has demanded strict action against the Leader of Opposition. Atishi under…
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awazthevoice.inDelhi Assembly Speaker orders forensic probe into video showing Atishi ‘insulting’ Sikh Guru
New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday directed a forensic probe into a video showing Leader of Opposition Atishi purportedly insulting Guru Tegh Bahadur. The BJP had accused that on Tuesday, Atishi stated something insensitive against Guru Tegh Bahadur after a special discussion on a programme held by the Delhi […]
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