In response to Maliwal’s criticisms, senior AAP leader Dilip Pandey has demanded her resignation from the Rajya Sabha. Pandey alleged that Maliwal’s remarks were influenced by the BJP, suggesting that her statements were politically motivated. He urged Maliwal to resign and shift her political allegiance if she could not align with AAP’s values.

Atishi's mother, Tripta Wahi, was among several activists and professors who had signed a mercy petition for Afzal Guru in 2013.

“Her parents wrote mercy petitions to the honourable President to save terrorist Afzal Guru. According to them, Afzal Guru was innocent and was framed as part of a political conspiracy. Although Atishi is just a ‘Dummy CM’, still this issue is related to the security of the country. May God protect Delhi!” she added.