New Delhi: The central disciplinary committee of the Bharatiya Janata party has suspended its Telangana leader T Raja Singh over his comments on the Prophet Muhammad.
Earlier today, he was booked for his alleged derogatory comments and later taken into custody. The FIR was registered against him at the Dabeerpura Police Station under sections 153a, 295, and 505 of the Indian Penal Code.
The party said that his remarks were against the party's line.
BJP suspends party's MLA in Telangana T Raja Singh; asks him to show cause within 10 days as to why should he not be expelled from the party. #RajaSingh pic.twitter.com/eEmVjL6omL
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The suspension letter issued to Raja read, "You have expressed views contrary to the Party's position on various matters, which is in clear violation of Rule XXV. 10 (a) of the constitution of the Bharatiya Janata Party."
The suspension letter written by the head of the disciplinary committee Om Pathak said, "I have been directed to convey to you that pending further inquiry, you are suspended from the party and from your responsibilities/assignments if any, with immediate effect.
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Please also show cause within 10 days from the date of this notice as to why should you not be expelled from the party. Your detailed reply must reach the undersigned no later than 2nd of September 2022."
Raja released a 10-minute video making derogatory statements against the Prophet which led to a huge furore demanding action against him. (with ANI inputs)
