New Delhi, January 13, 2026
The Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat has granted the Punjab Police only three days to submit a detailed report in connection with the controversy surrounding the use of allegedly unparliamentary and objectionable language in the House on January 6. The decision was announced by Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, who questioned the actions of the Punjab Police and described their intervention as politically motivated.
Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Gupta said the Punjab Police had sought ten days’ time to respond to notices issued by the Delhi Assembly Secretariat. However, considering the seriousness and sensitivity of the matter, the Assembly has curtailed the timeline and directed the Punjab Police to submit a complete report by January 15.
“Punjab Police have replied asking for ten days’ time, but looking at the seriousness of the matter, the Delhi Assembly Secretariat has given them only three days to submit the full report by 15 January,” the Speaker said.
Gupta informed that formal notices were issued to the Director General of Police, Punjab, the Special DGP of the Cyber Cell, and the Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar. According to the Speaker, the Punjab Police claimed that the registration of an FIR and forensic examination were carried out within hours of the incident. Despite this, they sought ten days to respond to the Assembly’s notice, a move that, he said, raises serious questions about the independence and impartiality of the investigating agency.
The Speaker emphasised that the matter squarely falls within the jurisdiction of the Delhi Legislative Assembly. He asserted that all original videos and related documents connected to the incident are the property of the Assembly. Gupta questioned how the Punjab Government initiated forensic examination without informing or consulting the Delhi Assembly and without seeking any official material from it.
He raised several questions during the press briefing, including who authorised the forensic examination, on what basis such orders were issued, and which video material was being examined when the Assembly was neither contacted nor asked to provide any documents. According to Gupta, these actions appear to be aimed not at establishing facts but at creating confusion and misleading the public after sentiments had already been hurt.
The Speaker said that while the Punjab Police requested ten days, the Delhi Assembly Secretariat viewed this as inappropriate and potentially intended to delay the matter. As a result, only three additional days have been granted, and the Punjab Police have been directed to submit a comprehensive report by January 15, along with all relevant facts and explanations, to enable the Assembly to take further action.
Calling the issue both legally sensitive and emotionally significant, Gupta said the developments indicate direct political interference by those occupying the opposition space in the Delhi Assembly. He asserted that any attempt to undermine the dignity of the House would not be tolerated.
Gupta said the incident had a serious impact on the functioning of the Assembly and led to repeated disruptions of proceedings. He alleged that the situation worsened as the Leader of the Opposition chose not to attend the sittings of the House following the incident.
Providing a timeline of events, the Speaker said that on January 7, after examining the relevant video footage, it became evident that the remarks had hurt public sentiments. He said the comments were particularly sensitive as they were perceived to be disrespectful towards revered Sikh Gurus. According to Gupta, there was a unanimous opinion among members of the House that the Leader of the Opposition should come to the Assembly and offer an unconditional apology.
However, he said, no such apology was tendered, which resulted in repeated disruptions of Assembly proceedings on January 6, 7 and 8. The Speaker added that the continued absence of the Leader of the Opposition further contributed to the deadlock in the House.
Gupta also clarified that on January 8, keeping in view the seriousness of the issue and the emotions involved, the Assembly took a decision regarding the next course of action. He stated that, at the request of the Opposition itself, the video material related to the incident was referred to the Forensic Science Laboratory for examination.
Reaffirming the Assembly’s authority, the Speaker said that the power to seek forensic examination in this matter rests solely with the Delhi Legislative Assembly. He assured that the Assembly would act with full responsibility, transparency and fairness to ensure that the truth emerges.
Gupta concluded by stating that preserving the dignity of the House is paramount and that the Assembly will not allow any external agency or political interference to compromise its authority. He reiterated that once the report is received by January 15, the Assembly will decide the future course of action based on facts and established procedures.
