Delhi Assembly: BJP-AAP Clash Over ‘Gallows’ Claim
A heated debate erupted in the Delhi Assembly on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, centering around the alleged existence of a British-era gallows within the Assembly complex. The clash pitted ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs against their Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) counterparts.
The dispute escalated sharply, resulting in AAP members being marshalled out of the House. The Speaker firmly denied the existence of an execution chamber, dismissing the AAP’s claims as unfounded.
AAP MLAs, however, accused the BJP of attempting to erase a significant part of India’s colonial past, alleging a deliberate cover-up. They insisted on an independent inquiry into the matter.
The BJP, in its defence, labelled the AAP’s allegations as politically motivated theatrics, aimed at diverting attention from pressing issues facing the capital.
This incident highlights the deep political divide in the Delhi Assembly and underscores the ongoing tension between the ruling AAP and the opposition BJP. The controversy’s potential to further inflame public discourse and overshadow crucial legislative matters cannot be ignored.
