Committee formed after Sisodia alleges officials denied airing of education video

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

Assembly on Thursday decided to form a special committee over alleged improper answer by officials regarding a proposal of Deputy

explained how he took personal interest in supervising a makeover of school education in in the past four years as the

A four-minute video on the poor condition of schools when the AAP came to power and its transformation under Sisodia was shown during his speech.

"I felt this video should be shown in cinema halls and television. But, officers of education department in writing denied it, questioning how could they believe the video showed government schools," he said.

Gesturing at the members in the House, the AAP charged: "They have intentionally got such officers posted in the government."

Sisodia's allegations led to angry reaction from the members.

Arvind Kejriwal, who was present in the House, said such officials should be sent to jail.

Taking note of Sisodia's charge, the said a special committee would look into the matter. The members of the committee will be declared later, Goel said.

Earlier, participating in the discussion over the budget, the ruling AAP MLAs hailed Sisodia and Kejriwal for taking care of all sections of the society.

of Opposition Vijender Gupta said that despite "tall claims" of the government, there were many areas where the budget fell short.

"There were many items where budgetary allocation was reduced, which showed inefficiency of the Kejriwal government," Gutpa said.

He claimed that the education budget of the was one-per cent less than the amount announced in last financial year.

The House passed the budget 2019-20, tabled by Sisodia on Tuesday, with a voice vote.

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First Published: Thu, February 28 2019. 20:31 IST