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Devender Yadav asked to justify 'defamatory' claims on Gupta's residence renovation

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July 15, 2025

The Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat has issued a formal communication to Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav over his public statement and related media reports alleging excessive expenditure on the renovation of the official residence of Speaker Vijender Gupta.

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Sources said the matter has been referred to the Committee of Privileges by the Speaker, in view of the seriousness and potential breach of privilege caused by the unfounded and defamatory allegations. The Secretariat has officially sought written comments along with any supporting documents from Yadav, to be submitted within three d

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