Tripura BJP issues show-cause notice to MLA Tafajjal Hossain over remarks
The party has asked the Boxanagar legislator to explain his position within seven days regarding alleged derogatory comments about indigenous communities.
The Tripura unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show-cause notice to Boxanagar MLA Tafajjal Hossain over alleged derogatory remarks concerning the food habits and lifestyle of the state's indigenous communities, according to NENow.
The notice was issued on November 11 by Tapas Bhattacharya, the convener of the party's state disciplinary committee. It follows a video that went viral on social media, which allegedly contained objectionable comments about the everyday lifestyle of tribal communities.
BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya told ANI that the MLA has verbally admitted the mistake and apologised, but a formal written reply is still awaited. The party indicated that further strict action may be considered after receiving the response.
Chief Minister Manik Saha told reporters he is aware of the matter and has discussed it with state BJP president Abhishek Debroy. Saha noted that the MLA had already apologised and said the party will take a decision on the matter.
The remarks have triggered political controversy. Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma objected to the comments, while Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury stated that the CPI(M) would approach the court if no FIR is registered regarding the complaints lodged at West Agartala police station.
Senior Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman has demanded that an FIR be registered against Hossain under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.