Repeat of Nupur Sharma episode? BJP suspends arrested MLA Raja Singh for derogatory remarks on Prophet
In addition, the party has issued a show cause notice against him, giving him 10 days to reply on why he shouldn’t be expelled.
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Hyderabad, August 23: After an episode of the Nupur Sharma, now the Bharatiya Janta Party has now suspended its Telangana MLA T Raja Singh for his controversial remarks aimed at the Prophet Mohammad.
In addition, the party has issued a show cause notice against him, giving him 10 days to reply on why he shouldn’t be expelled. Party took this action against Singh following protests against his comments leading to his arrest by the Telangana Police.
A statement from Om Pathak, who is secretary of the party's central disciplinary committee, said, "You have expressed views contrary to the Party's position on various matters, which is in clear violation of Rule XXV 10 (a) of the constitution of the Bharatiya Janata Party. I have been directed to convey to you that pending further inquiry, you are suspended from the party and from your responsibilities/assignments if any, with immediate effect."
Earlier today, Singh was arrested for his alleged derogatory comments against Prophet Muhammad following protests in Hyderabad last night demanding action against him. Protests broke out in front of city Police Commissioner CV Anand's office and other parts of Hyderabad on Monday night. Protests continued on Tuesday as well.
A case was registered against Singh under various sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs, and criminal intimidation, among others, police said.