India, Jan. 8 -- New Delhi

Legislators of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday forced multiple adjournments of House proceedings on Day 3 of the Winter Session, as they staged protests and demanded the cancellation of the membership of the leader of the Opposition, Atishi, for allegedly "disrespecting" Sikh guru Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Atishi was not at the assembly on the day, and multiple appeals from the Speaker to clarify her position went unanswered. After the AAP informed the Speaker that she was visiting Goa, cabinet ministers submitted a letter to the Speaker, demanding a criminal case in the matter, and revocation of her assembly membership.

Meanwhile, a legislative agenda ranging from tabling of CAG reports, action...