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Bengal BJP Show-Causes MLA Over Remarks Against Majumdar
The BJP in West Bengal sent a warning notice to MLA Satyendra Nath Roy.
The notice concerns comments he reportedly posted on Facebook.
Roy questioned how some BJP leaders work with other political leaders.
He also alleged that Sukanta Majumdar and Biplab Mitra have a close relationship.
Roy said some BJP members secretly cooperate with the Trinamool Congress.
The BJP said these remarks broke its rules and harmed the party’s image.
Roy must give the party a written explanation within a week.
The report says the video’s authenticity was not independently verified by PTI.
West Bengal BJP issued a show-cause notice to Gangarampur MLA Satyendra Nath Roy.
Roy allegedly questioned party dynamics and accused leaders of secret ties with the Trinamool Congress.
He also alleged a close relationship between Union minister Sukanta Majumdar and TMC MLA Biplab Mitra.
The party called Roy’s social-media remarks immoral, shameful and damaging to its reputation.
Roy was given one week to submit a written explanation to the disciplinary committee.
- Who
- West Bengal BJP MLA Satyendra Nath Roy, Union minister Sukanta Majumdar, and TMC MLA Biplab Mitra are central to the dispute.
- What
- The BJP issued Roy a show-cause notice over alleged social-media remarks about Majumdar and party relationships.
- Where
- The dispute concerns BJP and political activity in West Bengal, particularly Dakshin Dinajpur district.
- When
- The notice was issued on Wednesday, August 26; Roy was given one week to respond.
- Why
- The BJP said Roy’s remarks violated the party constitution and caused reputational damage.
Satyendra Nath Roy’s Allegations
BJP’s Disciplinary Response
Political relationships
Satyendra Nath Roy’s Allegations
Roy alleged that Sukanta Majumdar and Biplab Mitra share a close relationship and that some BJP members maintain secret ties with the Trinamool Congress.
BJP’s Disciplinary Response
The BJP described Roy’s social-media remarks as immoral and shameful, saying they violated the party constitution and damaged the party’s reputation.
District party dynamics
Satyendra Nath Roy’s Allegations
Roy questioned internal party dynamics in Dakshin Dinajpur and claimed the alleged links were intended to harm the BJP in the district.
BJP’s Disciplinary Response
The party did not accept those claims in the notice and instead required Roy to provide a written explanation.
Key facts
- Accused MLA
- Satyendra Nath Roy, Gangarampur MLA
- Party action
- Show-cause notice from the West Bengal BJP disciplinary committee
- Notice issuer
- Pratap Banerjee, head of the state BJP disciplinary committee
- Response deadline
- One week for a written explanation
- Remarks at issue
- A Facebook video questioning party dynamics and alleging secret political ties
- Other leaders mentioned
- Union minister Sukanta Majumdar and TMC MLA Biplab Mitra
- Political context
- Majumdar was appointed to oversee BJP preparations for Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections the previous day
Quotes
West Bengal BJP disciplinary committee
The party body that issued the show-cause notice to Satyendra Nath Roy
“Your immoral social media remarks against the honourable Union minister are shameful and violate the party’s constitution. They have resulted in a loss of face of the party.”
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Satyendra Nath Roy
BJP MLA representing Gangarampur
“The long-standing secret links between a section of our party leaders and those of the converted Trinammol are being maintained with an intention to cause damage to the BJP in our district.”
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