India, Jan. 29 -- New Delhi

The Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Wednesday, in a formal communique to leader of Opposition Atishi, sought her written response over her media statements in connection with the suspension of opposition members from the winter session proceedings, according to a copy of the letter accessed by HT.

In the communique, Atishi was informed that the secretariat has taken cognisance of alleged "incorrect and mala fide statements" made by her regarding the grounds for suspending opposition members. The matter, the letter states, was referred by Speaker Vijender Gupta to the Assembly's Committee of Privileges on January 6.

"The Secretariat has forwarded a pen drive containing relevant media material linked...