NEW DELHI: Leader of the House of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Jai Bhagwan Yadav, on Tuesday expressed concern over an incident during the Municipal House meeting, saying no compromise could be made with the dignity, discipline and security arrangements of the House.Yadav alleged that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Leader of Opposition Ankush Narang and other AAP councillors misbehaved with security personnel deployed at the Municipal House while entering the premises and allegedly engaged in pushing and shoving with them, news agency ANI reported.He said the General House meeting was proceeding smoothly and in an orderly manner, with councillors discussing issues concerning Delhi, including pollution, unauthorised construction and other matters of public interest.“During the meeting, councillors were engaged in meaningful discussions on important issues concerning the people of Delhi, particularly pollution, unauthorised construction and other serious matters of public interest. Various councillors were placing their suggestions before the House, and serious deliberations were being held on issues related to public welfare,” he said.Yadav said elected representatives were expected to participate positively and constructively in House proceedings.However, he alleged that AAP councillors did not participate in the discussion at the beginning of the meeting and arrived nearly two hours late, ANI reported.The Leader of the House alleged that when Narang arrived to enter the House, security personnel asked him to use the designated entry gate.During this, Narang and some councillors accompanying him allegedly argued with the security personnel and engaged in pushing, shoving and misbehaviour with them.Yadav said security personnel were performing their duties to maintain security arrangements in the House and that ensuring compliance with designated entry gates and security protocols was their responsibility.He said elected representatives were expected to cooperate with security personnel and treat them with due respect.“Security arrangements are not meant for any particular party or individual; they are in place for the security of the entire Municipal House. Preventing security personnel from performing their duties, pushing or shoving them, or misbehaving with them cannot be justified under any circumstances,” he said.Replying to the allegations, AAP LoP Ankush Narang accused security personnel at the House of preventing all AAP councillors from entering the premises, ANI reported.“In today’s House meeting held at Civic Centre, MCD headquarters, the security guards of the BJP-ruled MCD attempted to prevent all AAP councillors from entering the House. When all ‘AAP’ councillors reached the House, deputy mayor Dr Monika Pant, who was presiding over the meeting, adjourned the House session and left the premises. Why is the BJP government so afraid of questions and the voice of the opposition?” Narang posted on X.“Preventing elected representatives of the people from speaking in the House is an insult to the democratic system and issues of public interest. The BJP will have to answer why it is running away from running the House,” he further posted.(With agency inputs)
