New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Fresh notices were issued to former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and three other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Thursday by the Delhi Assembly's privileges committee after failing to appear before the panel during a sitting on the 'Phansi Ghar' (gallows chamber) controversy.

Chairperson Pradyumn Singh Rajput said Kejriwal, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, former speaker Ram Niwas Goel and former Kondli MLA Rakhi Birla were scheduled to be deposed but remained absent without intimation. Rajput said the panel has given them another opportunity and fixed November 20 at 2:30 pm as the next date for their appearance.

"Their version is essential for the inquiry. The committee expects them to ensure their ...