In Agartala on Sunday, the ruling BJP surprised both its ranks and the media by sending a show‑cause notice to one of its own members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Tafajjal Hossain. The notice follows Hossain’s public criticism of former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and former Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik.
The Incident
While watching a football match in Boxanagar, Sepahijala district, Hossain—who won his seat from Boxanagar in the 2023 state elections—raised a grievance that Deb and Bhoumik had refused to fund a gallery for a playground. He said the team could not get the money from the state, but when he asked Rajib Bhattacharjee, the BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP, the fund was approved. Hossain claimed that the residents of the area had to wait for government help.
He said: “We voted for Pratima Bhoumik and Biplab Kumar Deb to the Lok Sabha. I asked them to give money for the playground gallery, but they declined. When I approached Rajib Bhattacharjee, he agreed and sanctioned ₹50 lakh from his MPLAD fund.” Rajib Bhattacharjee was on the dais when Hossain made the remarks.
BJP’s Immediate Response
The Tripura BJP’s general secretary, Amit Rakshit, wrote a show‑cause notice to Hossain. The letter accuses the MLA of “gross indiscipline” for publicly disparaging senior leaders and violating the party’s code of conduct. It warns that Hossain must submit a reply within five days, or face disciplinary action.
“Your criticism of E‑in‑office leaders, while in public, tarnished the BJP’s image and embarrassed the party leadership,” the notice read. “As a public representative, you should have raised your grievance through official channels, not on a football pitch.”
State President Rajib Bhattacharjee also condemned Hossain’s remarks. He told the media that “Deb is a former chief minister and now a Lok Sabha MP, and Bhoumik is a former Union minister—both senior party figures.” Bhattacharjee added that the BJP would take “strong action” following the matter. He had already briefed central leadership about the issue.
Hossain’s Position
Tafajjal Hossain said he would respect any decision the party makes. “I was open about the lack of funding,” he told . “I am ready to follow whatever disciplinary measures the BJP chooses.”
What It Means for the BJP
The notice shows how the BJP deals with intra‑party dissent: by calling out members who speak before the party line and threatening sanctions. It also highlights the importance of internal discipline for a national party that expects its cadres to adhere to a unified public image.
For voters in Tripura, the episode may raise questions about leadership and accountability. As the BJP steps up to defend its senior leaders, the political environment in the state could see more scrutiny over how party members raise concerns.
Bottom Line
- The BJP now has a show‑cause notice against MLA Tafajjal Hossain for criticizing former chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb and former Union minister Pratima Bhoumik.
- The MLA claimed that the leaders denied funds for a playground gallery, but later Rajib Bhattacharjee approved ₹50 lakh from his MPLAD fund.
- Party leaders warn that public criticism of senior figures violates the code of conduct.
- Hossain pledged to accept the party’s decision.
The situation remains fluid, and political observers will watch closely how the BJP enforces discipline and how it may affect the party’s image in Tripura.
Source: ianslive
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