A significant political controversy has erupted in India, centering on alleged derogatory remarks made by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi regarding Sikh Gurus during the Delhi Assembly session on January 6, 2026. The dispute stems from a discussion concerning the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi has vehemently accused Atishi of disrespecting Sikh Gurus, demanding her arrest and the cancellation of her MLA membership. They point to a video clip circulated by BJP leaders, including Kapil Mishra, as evidence. Conversely, Atishi and the AAP have strongly denied the allegations, asserting that the video clip is 'doctored' and contains 'false subtitles' maliciously added by the BJP to insert the name of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Atishi clarified that her actual remarks pertained to the BJP's alleged evasion of a discussion on pollution and their protests over stray dogs in the Assembly. The controversy has deepened due to conflicting forensic reports. The Delhi Assembly Speaker, Vijender Gupta (BJP), had the official recording sent to the Delhi Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). On January 17, 2026, Speaker Gupta announced that the Delhi FSL report confirmed the video's authenticity, stating it was 'original and without any tampering' and that Atishi's alleged remark matched frame by frame. However, the Punjab Police, operating under the AAP-ruled government, had previously registered an FIR against Kapil Mishra, claiming their forensic examination revealed the video to be 'doctored' and that the word 'Guru' was not uttered by Atishi. A Jalandhar court subsequently ordered the removal of the disputed clip. This political slugfest has seen the Delhi Assembly proceedings disrupted for days, with Atishi abstaining from subsequent sittings. The Delhi Assembly's Privileges Committee has issued a notice to Atishi, seeking her written response by January 19. Speaker Gupta has further called for a CBI probe into the entire matter, including the Punjab government's forensic analysis. The ongoing conflict highlights the intense political rivalry between the BJP and AAP in both Delhi and Punjab, utilizing a sensitive religious issue for political leverage.