Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Bengal BJP Chief Warns Workers Against Corruption, Promises Action
The BJP’s West Bengal leader warned party members not to take part in corruption, extortion or other improper activities.
He said the warning applies to everyone, from local booth workers to state-level leaders.
He told members to be honest, transparent and guided by the party’s principles.
The party said it would not accept responsibility for members who break those principles.
People accused of wrongdoing could face organisational and legal action if the allegations are supported by evidence.
The warning came after complaints about irregularities and allegations of extortion in the BJP’s name.
The leader had already given some accused people 15 days to change their behaviour.
The party says public service and maintaining people’s trust must remain its main goals.
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya issued an urgent warning against corruption, extortion and other undesirable activities.
The message, circulated through organisational WhatsApp groups and an open letter, called for honesty, transparency and adherence to party ideology.
Bhattacharya said strict organisational and legal action would follow if wrongdoing were supported by evidence, regardless of a member’s position.
The warning followed complaints and allegations of irregularities, including extortion allegedly carried out in the BJP’s name.
The party has reportedly issued more than 200 show-cause notices and suspended over 100 people over alleged irregularities.
- Who
- Samik Bhattacharya, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s West Bengal unit, addressed BJP leaders and workers; Sunil Bansal also warned that proven misconduct would bring action.
- What
- The party issued a stern warning against corruption, extortion, cut money and other undesirable activities.
- When
- The latest warning was issued on Tuesday; Bhattacharya had previously issued a 15-day warning on August 1.
- Where
- The message was circulated through BJP organisational WhatsApp groups to party members across West Bengal.
- Why
- The warning followed complaints and allegations of irregularities and extortion allegedly involving people associated with the BJP.
- Issuer
- Samik Bhattacharya, West Bengal BJP president
- Recipients
- BJP elected representatives, functionaries, leaders and workers from state to booth levels
- Stated policy
- The party said it follows a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and wrongdoing.
- Possible action
- Strict organisational and legal action if allegations are supported by evidence, regardless of position or status
- Reported disciplinary measures
- More than 200 show-cause notices issued and over 100 individuals suspended over alleged irregularities
- Earlier deadline
- On August 1, Bhattacharya gave some accused people 15 days to mend their ways.
- Allegations
- Some people associated with the BJP were accused of extortion and other irregularities.
