New Delhi: The Delhi Assembly has turned down former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s request to live stream the proceedings of the Privileges Committee, which has summoned him on Friday regarding the ‘Phaansi Ghar’ issue.
In a letter to Kejriwal, the Assembly Secretariat highlighted the chairperson’s surprise over his “ignorance in this matter,” noting that he has been a member of the Assembly for more than ten years and has previously attended multiple Privileges Committee sittings.
The letter stated, “I am directed by the Chairperson to inform that the proceedings of the Committee of Privileges are confidential and the Rules of Procedure do not permit their live streaming.”
The decision underscores the Assembly’s position that deliberations of the Privileges Committee are meant to be private, in line with established legislative protocols. Kejriwal’s appearance before the panel comes amid heightened scrutiny over remarks associated with the ‘Phaansi Ghar’ controversy.
While the AAP chief had sought transparency through live streaming, the Assembly’s response reiterates that such internal committee proceedings are exempt from public broadcast to preserve confidentiality and procedural integrity.
Officials said the panel will proceed with the hearing as scheduled, with committee members examining the matter in accordance with legislative rules.
