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Controversy Clouds Over Delhi's 'Phansi Ghar': A Political Standoff In an ongoing political saga, Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia are contesting the Delhi Assembly's summons linked to the 'phansi ghar' controversy. They remain uncooperative, the Assembly Secretariat stated in the Delhi High Court, as they seek to clarify whether the site was for executions or meals.The Assembly, powered by BJP since February, disputes the AAP's interpretation of historical records regarding the British-era site inaugurated by Kejriwal as a symbolic memorial. The Assembly's Committee of Privileges has summoned key AAP figures but faces legal pushback from Kejriwal and Sisodia, claiming procedural flaws.Both leaders argue the summons lack jurisdiction, infringing constitutional rights. The matter awaits further hearings, spotlighting the clash between legislative processes and political interpretations of historical sites, with ethical considerations at its core.

A Tribute to Bollywood's 'He-Man': Remembering Dharmendra Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced Monday that the passing of Dharmendra signifies the loss of a luminary from cinema's golden era.Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized Dharmendra's versatile roles, which reshaped the traditional Bollywood hero. The star, whose 65-year career included 300 films such as 'Satyakam' and 'Sholay', died in Mumbai at age 89.Fadnavis highlighted Dharmendra's evolution alongside cinema from black-and-white to contemporary filmmaking, lauding his work in iconic roles like Veeru in 'Sholay' and his warmth and guidance across generations.