2 weeks ago
BJP Expels State General Secretary After Woman’s Complaint
The BJP removed one of its state leaders from the party.
The decision was announced by State president Nainar Nagenthiran.
The leader, M Muruganantham, was also removed from his party responsibilities.
A woman working for the party had complained about him.
She said he cheated her after they were in a relationship.
She also accused him of physical abuse, intimidation and coercion.
She asked the party to investigate her claims.
She said she had electronic evidence, while the article does not report Muruganantham’s response.
BJP State president Nainar Nagenthiran announced M Muruganantham’s expulsion on Friday.
Muruganantham was removed from the organization and relieved of all responsibilities immediately.
A woman BJP functionary reportedly complained to national and state party leaders.
She accused him of cheating her after they were in a relationship.
She also alleged physical abuse, intimidation and coercion, citing electronic evidence.
- Who
- The BJP, Nainar Nagenthiran, M Muruganantham, and a woman BJP functionary.
- What
- The BJP expelled Muruganantham and removed him from all responsibilities after a complaint against him.
- Where
- Chennai.
- When
- The expulsion was announced on Friday and took effect immediately.
- Why
- The party said the action was for allegedly bringing a bad name to the organization; the complaint alleged cheating, physical abuse, intimidation and coercion.
Key facts
- Expelled leader
- M Muruganantham, the BJP’s State general secretary
- Also known as
- ‘Karuppu’ Muruganantham
- Announcing official
- Nainar Nagenthiran, BJP State president
- Action
- Expulsion from the party and removal from all responsibilities
- Effective timing
- Immediate effect
- Complaint recipients
- BJP national president Nitin Nabin and other top leaders
- Reported allegations
- Cheating, physical abuse, intimidation and coercion
- Evidence claimed
- The complainant said she had electronic evidence
Sources
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