Remove ‘Fansi Ghar’ from Delhi Assembly, Recover ₹1 Cr from Kejriwal: CM Rekha
The Delhi Assembly has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding a memorial dedicated to the execution of freedom fighters during the British rule, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordering its removal and demanding ₹1 crore from former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had inaugurated the memorial.
The ‘Fansi Ghar’ memorial, which translates to “execution place” in English, was inaugurated by Kejriwal in 2020 and was claimed to be an execution chamber during the British rule where freedom fighters were hanged. However, CM Rekha Gupta has now ordered its removal, citing the lack of historical records to support the claims made by the AAP government.
The controversy began when the Delhi Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was set up to investigate the expenditure of ₹1 crore on the renovation of the memorial. The committee found that there were no records or documents to prove the historical significance of the site, leading CM Rekha Gupta to order its removal.
The AAP government, led by Kejriwal, had claimed that the memorial was built to honor the freedom fighters who were executed at the site during the British rule. However, CM Rekha Gupta has questioned the authenticity of these claims, stating that there is no historical evidence to support the AAP’s claims.
The Delhi Assembly’s decision to remove the memorial has sparked a heated debate, with the AAP accusing the Congress government of trying to erase history. AAP MLA and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has claimed that the ‘Fansi Ghar’ memorial was an important part of Delhi’s history and that its removal was an attempt to suppress the truth.
The controversy has also raised questions about the accountability of the government when it comes to historical monuments and memorials. The Delhi Assembly’s decision to remove the memorial has been praised by many, who have called for greater transparency and accountability in the handling of historical sites.
The removal of the ‘Fansi Ghar’ memorial is not the first time that the AAP government has been criticized for its handling of historical monuments and memorials. In 2020, the Delhi government was criticized for its decision to rename several historical landmarks in the city, including the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar.
The controversy surrounding the ‘Fansi Ghar’ memorial has also raised questions about the role of the Delhi Assembly in overseeing the expenditure of public funds. The Public Accounts Committee’s investigation into the expenditure on the memorial’s renovation has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the handling of public funds.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the ‘Fansi Ghar’ memorial has sparked a heated debate about the importance of preserving historical sites and the accountability of the government when it comes to public funds. The Delhi Assembly’s decision to remove the memorial has been praised by many, who have called for greater transparency and accountability in the handling of historical sites.
