Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta dropped a bombshell today, labeling the FIR against BJP’s Kapil Mishra a direct assault on parliamentary privilege. The case stems from Mishra’s fiery assembly address targeting AAP’s handling of civic amenities, which irked rivals enough to seek legal recourse.
During proceedings, Gupta invoked constitutional protections, stating that no external agency can question statements made on the house floor. ‘Such actions erode democratic foundations,’ he warned, directing authorities to halt the investigation. Mishra’s critique focused on alleged corruption in drainage projects and power supply disruptions plaguing the city.
AAP countered aggressively, arguing that hate speech disguised as debate warrants scrutiny. BJP, however, rallied behind Mishra, portraying the FIR as vendetta politics. This standoff recalls past privilege disputes that have reshaped legislative norms in India.
With the speaker’s intervention, the FIR’s fate hangs in balance. Political analysts see this as a test for Delhi’s law enforcement independence. As both parties dig in, the episode underscores deepening rifts ahead of municipal elections, promising more turbulence in the capital’s power corridors.
