Controversy Over Delhi's 'Phansi Ghar': Distorted History or Political Ploy?

Delhi Minister and BJP leader Parvesh Verma on Wednesday visited the alleged British-era 'phansi-ghar' and accused former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of distorting its historical significance. This complex, originally opened by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, is located within the Delhi Assembly premises.

In a media briefing, Verma stated, 'When this building was constructed, the area was an elevator, not gallows. Arvind Kejriwal has distorted this significant piece of history. Today, during the assembly session, we presented all relevant facts.' He added that photos and documents prove the absence of gallows in the site.

Verma continued, 'The supposed gallows was merely an elevator for moving goods. We aim to remove this misconception and present the true narrative of this location.' Meanwhile, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood condemned the alleged misrepresentation, labeling it a politically motivated move by AAP that exploits martyrdom for advantage.

The Delhi Legislative Assembly erupted over the 'Phansi Ghar' issue with Speaker Vijendra Gupta and the ruling party MLAs dismissing opposition claims. Citing archival records, Gupta clarified that the site was a Tiffin Room with an old lift for administrative functions, not executions.

'The previous administration's inauguration of a so-called 'Phansi Ghar' within the Delhi Assembly was misleading. Archival evidence shows it was a Tiffin Room repurposed as an administrative facility, lacking any ties to executions,' said the Speaker in the Assembly, adding fuel to the ongoing controversy. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)