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The uproar began after mayor Pravesh Wahi announced a provision of Rs 25 lakh per ward under the councillors’ discretionary fund and invited members to discuss pollution mitigation efforts on the ground. AAP councillors said the BJP-led corporation had earlier sanctioned only Rs 50 lakh out of the Rs 2 crore announced at the beginning of the financial year.
When the mayor said five people had been suspended, Narang questioned why he had not resigned on moral grounds. Wahi assured the entire amount would be allocated during his tenure. He also questioned the action taken against illegal PG accommodations despite surveys and the Satya Niketan collapse, alleging officials were suspended but the situation had returned to normal within weeks. The exchange triggered further confrontation, with BJP councillors attempting to snatch papers from Narang.
Congress councillor Naziya Danish alleged AAP councillors habitually disrupted House proceedings and said Narang was rarely available in Delhi after being given additional responsibility in Goa by his party. AAP councillors accused her of acting as the BJP’s “B-team”, to which she responded saying she was not Shagufta Chaudhary, “who would go on to join the other party”. At a news conference, Wahi said the matter had been referred to the disciplinary committee and action, including possible suspension, would be taken against those found guilty. He said Chaudhary could have raised her objections politely when her turn came, adding that AAP councillors rarely participate actively in discussions and instead disrupt proceedings.
The remark further escalated tensions. Narang accused Congress of diverting attention from public issues through personal remarks whenever AAP councillors raised concerns. Danish rejected his claims, saying AAP had consistently disrupted House proceedings since losing control of the corporation, preventing discussions on issues of public interest.