Bharatiya Janata Party has removed its West Bengal leader, Anupam Hazra, from the post of National Secretary with immediate effect. The BJP’s decision came on a day when BJP National President JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were in Kolkata for a host of political programmes.
“As per the instructions of Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda, Anupam Hazra is relieved from the post of National Secretary. This should be followed with immediate effect,” said BJP’s National General Secretary Arun Singh in a letter.
In September, Hazra gained attention for urging “corrupt” Trinamool Congress leaders anticipating summons from the CBI or Enforcement Directorate to join the BJP. The state BJP unit distanced itself from the statement amid Trinamool’s “washing machine” allegations against the party.
“You can go to my Facebook page and contact me. If you feel shy to come forward and talk about joining the BJP, you can get in touch with me and tell me your wish. We will see how your services can be used for the party,” Mr Hazra was heard saying in a video
BJP meet in Kolkata
Shah and Nadda held organisational meetings in Kolkata on Tuesday with the West Bengal party’s core members to chalk out strategies for the party in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
After the meeting, Amit Shah said that the people of Bengal trust PM Modi and are all set to bless the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with 35 seats.
“Today, along with National President Shri @JPNadda Ji held a meeting of the@BJP4Bengal core group in Kolkata and discussed the strategies for the upcoming election. The people of Bengal trust PM Modi Ji and are all set to bless the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with 35 seats,” he said in a post on X.
There are 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal. In 2019, the Trinamool Congress won 22 seats but faced stiff competition from the BJP, which won 18 seats. The remaining two seats went to Congress.
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Published: 27 Dec 2023, 08:28 AM IST