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Telangana BJP Seeks Court-Monitored Probe Into Mirza Baig Allegations
The Telangana BJP says serious allegations involving Mirza Rahmath Baig need an independent investigation.
The allegations concern a woman and a minor, but they have not been proven in the report.
BJP spokesperson N V Subash said removing Baig from AIMIM is not the same as establishing the facts.
He asked for a court-monitored inquiry or a CBI investigation.
The BJP also wants officials to examine a controversial video connected to reported blackmail claims.
AIMIM expelled Baig from the party.
The party also told him to resign from the Legislative Council.
The report says earlier cases involving people with similar surnames concerned different individuals.
Officials have not been quoted announcing the investigation demanded by the BJP.
The Telangana BJP demanded a court-monitored or CBI investigation into allegations involving AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig and others.
BJP spokesperson N V Subash said AIMIM’s expulsion of Baig was insufficient and could not replace a criminal investigation.
The allegations reportedly involve sexual assault of a woman and a minor, though the article does not establish the claims as proven.
The BJP also called for investigation of a controversial video after Baig reportedly complained of blackmail and threats to Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police.
AIMIM expelled Baig and directed him to resign from the Telangana Legislative Council with immediate effect.
- Who
- The Telangana BJP, represented by spokesperson N V Subash, is seeking action concerning AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig; AIMIM expelled Baig.
- What
- The BJP demanded a court-monitored or CBI investigation into allegations involving Baig and others, including claims concerning a woman and a minor.
- Where
- The allegations and political responses concern Telangana and Hyderabad, including the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police.
- When
- AIMIM expelled Baig on Friday night; the BJP demand was reported on Saturday.
- Why
- The BJP said party expulsion is insufficient and called for a transparent, impartial investigation without political interference.
Telangana BJP’s Position
AIMIM’s Action
Whether expulsion is sufficient
Telangana BJP’s Position
The BJP says expelling Baig for alleged indiscipline does not amount to justice and cannot replace an impartial criminal investigation.
AIMIM’s Action
AIMIM expelled Baig with immediate effect and directed him to resign from the Legislative Council; the party statement cited in the report does not outline a separate investigation.
Investigative oversight
Telangana BJP’s Position
The BJP wants a court-monitored probe or CBI inquiry and says political interference must be prevented.
AIMIM’s Action
AIMIM’s reported statement focuses on Baig’s expulsion and resignation rather than addressing the BJP’s demand for outside oversight.
Controversial video
Telangana BJP’s Position
The BJP says the video’s contents and provenance should be investigated as part of the overall inquiry.
AIMIM’s Action
Baig reportedly told Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police that unidentified people were blackmailing and threatening him over the video; the report does not provide AIMIM’s response to that claim.
Key facts
- Accused politician
- Mirza Rahmath Baig, an AIMIM MLC who was expelled from the party.
- BJP demand
- A court-monitored investigation or an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
- Allegations
- The BJP referred to allegations of sexual assault involving a woman and a minor; the report does not establish them as proven.
- AIMIM action
- AIMIM expelled Baig with immediate effect and directed him to submit his resignation to the Legislative Council chairman.
- Video issue
- Baig reportedly approached Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police alleging that unidentified people were blackmailing and threatening him over a controversial video.
- Earlier cases
- The BJP cited 2022 arrests involving Ibrahim Baig alias Addu and Mirza Omer Baig alias Zubair in an alleged gang-rape case, while stressing those were separate individuals.
Quotes
N V Subash
Telangana BJP chief spokesperson and media in-charge
“Expulsion from a political party does not amount to justice. When allegations involve offences against Hindu women and minors, the only acceptable response is a thorough, impartial and time-bound investigation. The truth must come out, irrespective of the political affiliation or social standing of the accused.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Each allegation must be investigated on its own merits. But where serious questions have arisen, the government owes the people complete transparency. We demand an independent, court-monitored investigation so that neither the accused nor the politically powerful can influence the outcome.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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