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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Contempt of entire House: AAP MLA slams CM Rekha Guptas directive in Assembly
New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Chief Whip in the Delhi Assembly and Burari MLA Sanjeev Jha slammed CM Rekha Gupta's directive in the Assembly, calling it a 'licence for officers to ignore elected representatives".According to a release, he emphasised that the order–which mandates MLAs and ministers to seek the Chief Secretary's approval before calling DMs or SDMs for meetings–has 'become an excuse for officers to stop taking their calls". Calling it a 'direct attack on democracy" and 'contempt of the House", Sanjeev Jha urged the Speaker to 'intervene" and ask the government to 'withdraw the order immediately".On the fourth day of the Delhi Assembly's Monsoon Session, Sanjeev Jha stated, 'A few days ago, CM Rekha Gupta issued an order stating that if any MLA or minister wants to call a DM or SDM for a meeting, they must first obtain the Chief Secretary's approval. This is not merely a matter concerning opposition or ruling party MLAs — it concerns even ministers. This is contempt of the entire House. I have submitted a privilege notice in this regard and I hope the Speaker will accept it."Warning of the consequences of such interference, Sanjeev Jha said, 'If the executive starts trying to control the legislature in this manner, the very definition of democracy will cease to exist."As per the release, urging the Speaker to intervene, he added, 'Only you can protect us. The responsibility of safeguarding the dignity of this House lies with the Speaker. Such an order is an affront to this House. And if it is contempt of this House, then it is also contempt of the Speaker's chair."Condemning the CM's directive, the AAP Chief Whip further added, 'Any such order that seeks to undermine the legislature must be opposed. In a democracy, the people elect their representatives — and in a democratic and constitutional setup, the people are supreme. To insult the will of the people is equivalent to insulting the Constitution."Sanjeev Jha said, as per the release, 'The bureaucracy constantly waits for opportunities to obstruct the work of elected representatives. This order from the CM proves that now, DMs and SDMs will have an excuse not to answer calls — in fact, the DM is not taking my calls. The CM's order is wrong, and the government must withdraw it immediately." (ANI)
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
AAP MLA marshalled out during discussion on Operation Sindoor in Delhi Assembly
AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha was marshalled out of the Delhi Assembly on Monday (August 4, 2025) after he refused to apologise for making objectionable remarks during a discussion on Operation Sindoor. Participating in the discussion on the motion to thank the Prime Minister, Home Minister and the armed forces for Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev, Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood said the two operations represent the new normal in response to terror attacks. "After terrorist attacks, dossiers are not sent any longer; instead, the Army is given a clear order to eliminate the enemy," he said. Mr. Sood said those questioning the two operations should be tried under sedition charges. In his speech, Mr. Jha attacked the Centre for accepting the "ceasefire" during India-Pakistan military conflict and used words that the Speaker directed to be expunged from the records. Speaker Vijender Gupta also asked Mr. Jha to tender an apology to the House. However, as Mr. Jha remained defiant, he was marshalled out on the direction of the Speaker. Mr. Jha hit out at the BJP, saying the decision of 'ceasefire' was made by U.S. President Trump and criticised the central government for accepting it. "Operation Sindoor was an opportunity to teach a lesson to the enemy and take back the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir," the AAP MLA from Burari said. The ruling BJP legislators hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev. Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian armed forces to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were massacred. Three of the terrorists involved in the attack were gunned down by the security forces in an encounter under Operation Mahadev at Harwan in Srinagar on July 28.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Time of India
Maoists acquitted in encounter case
Ranchi: The court of additional judicial commissioner Sanjeev Jha on Monday acquitted former top Maoist Kundan Pahan in a case of extremist- police encounter on 24 October 2009 under the Angara police station limits in Ranchi district. Pahan's advocate Ishwar Dayal stated that court acquitted the accused person for lack of evidence. He stated that the prosecution produced two witnesses but they could not indentify Pahan. It may be stated here that during the encounter police had recovered arms and ammunitions, pamphlets and Maosist literature. There was no police casualty in the incident. Notably Pahan had surrendered before police in May 2017. He would remain in jail as he is an accused in murder of MLA Ramesh Munda in July 2008.
