BJP suspends its Telangana MLA Raja Singh for remarks aimed at Prophet

The BJP on Tuesday suspended its Telangana MLA T Raja Singh for his controversial remarks aimed at the Prophet Mohammed

Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh, Raja Singh
Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh being taken away after he was arrested for allegedly making derogator
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Aug 23 2022 | 3:14 PM IST

The BJP on Tuesday suspended its Telangana MLA T Raja Singh for his controversial remarks aimed at the Prophet Mohammad.

Singh, known for his hard Hindutva views and often controversial statements involving Muslims, was suspended by the party 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 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."

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First Published: Aug 23 2022 | 3:14 PM IST

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