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The party also expelled Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal from the party, saying that his views on social media vitiate communal harmony and are in violation of its fundamental beliefs.
“Your primary membership is immediately terminated and you are expelled from the party,” a communication from its Delhi president Adesh Gupta said.
A communication to Sharma from the party’s disciplinary committee said she has expressed views contrary to the party’s position on various matters, which is in clear violation of its constitution.
Member secretary of BJP’s central disciplinary committee, Om Pathak in a letter to Sharma said, “You have expressed views contrary to the Party’s position on various matters, which is in clear violation of Rule 10 (a) of constitution of the BJP. 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.”
This came hours after the party issued a statement in which it distanced itself from the controversial remarks made by Sharma during a TV news debate. The remarks reportedly incited violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur.
Amid the row, party general secretary Arun Singh said in a statement that the party is strongly against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion.
“The Bharatiya Janata Party respects all religions. The BJP strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities of any religion,” the party said in a statement. The party further clarified that it “does not promote such people or philosophy.”
Meanwhile, the Kanpur Police have arrested a total of 29 people involved in the violence that erupted in the city’s Parade Chowk area on Friday, June 3. All accused in the matter have been sent to a 14-day judicial remand.
The local Muslim leader, Hayat Zafar Hashmi, was identified by the police as the main conspirator behind the violence.
Police said Hayat Zafar Hashmi, who is also the national president of the Maulana Muhammad Jauhar Ali Fans Association, called for the market shutdown to protest the remarks made by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma during a TV news debate.
Hashmi allegedly incited people, which led to stone-pelting and clashes between two groups. Over 39 people, including multiple police personnel, were injured due to this. He has been detained and is being interrogated.
Three FIRs have been filed against over 1,000 unknown persons for rioting and violence. The other accused named in the FIR are Ehitsham Kabadi, Zeeshan, Aaqib, Nizam, Azizur, Aamir Javed, Imran Kale, and Yusuf Mansuri, among others.
The accused will be booked under the Gangster Act and their property will be confiscated.
The police said that six mobiles recovered from the accused are being scanned. The social media accounts of the accused are also being searched.
Meanwhile, the markets in the area opened on Sunday and police patrolling is continuing.
(With inputs from agencies)
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