New Delhi:
The BJP has dropped Anupam Hazra, the MP from Bengal’s Bolpur from the put up of the celebration’s nationwide secretary over statements that deviated from the celebration line. The choice — which will likely be carried out instantly — was taken by celebration chief JP Nadda on a day Union House Minister and the celebration’s chief strategist Amit Shah is on a go to to Kolkata.
Mr Hazra was elected from Bolpur on a Trinamool Congress ticket in 2014 however crossed over to the BJP.
He was the celebration’s Scheduled Caste face and was given the senior put up in 2020. He was given one other stint in 2023. He was additionally made the celebration’s co-incharge of Bihar.
However during the last months his statements had triggered controversies.
In September, Mr Hazra made headlines by suggesting that “corrupt” leaders of Trinamool Congress, who’re anticipating summons by the CBI or the Enforcement Directorate ought to contact him to affix the BJP.
The celebration’s state unit distanced itself from the remark, within the backdrop of Trinamool’s “washer” allegations in opposition to the celebration.
“You may go to my Fb web page and speak to me. For those who really feel shy to return ahead and discuss becoming a member of the BJP, you may get in contact with me and inform me your want. We are going to see how your companies can be utilized for the celebration,” Mr. Hazra was heard saying in a video that was broadly circulated.