Uvendu ShKolkata, 06 August (H.S.) : Reiterating its commitment to a policy of zero tolerance against corruption and indiscipline, the West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken disciplinary action against more than 200 leaders and workers in the three months following the change of government in the state. The party's internal disciplinary committee has, for the first time, made public details of the action taken.
According to the committee, more than 200 show-cause notices were issued during May, June and July over allegations of corruption, extortion, indiscipline and activities deemed contrary to the party's principles. Nearly 50 of these notices were served within the first three weeks after the Assembly election results were declared on May 4.
A member of the disciplinary committee said all those served with show-cause notices were directed to stay away from organisational activities until further orders, effectively placing them under indefinite suspension pending inquiry.
The committee said nearly 50 per cent of the cases have since been resolved. Several individuals tendered unconditional apologies, while others submitted evidence in their defence. Those whose responses were found satisfactory had their suspensions revoked and were reinstated into organisational activities.
However, more than 100 leaders and workers continue to remain under indefinite suspension. Around 30 of them are facing serious allegations of corruption and extortion. Others have been accused of violating party discipline, defying leadership directives and forcibly occupying offices of rival political parties.
Since assuming power, the BJP's top leadership in West Bengal has repeatedly warned party functionaries against engaging in corruption, extortion or any unethical practices. State BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya was the first to issue a strong message on the issue. He was later joined by senior cabinet members, including Dilip Ghosh and Agnimitra Paul, who reiterated the party's uncompromising stand.
A member of the disciplinary committee said the disclosure of the action taken over the past three months demonstrates that the leadership's warnings were not merely symbolic but reflected the party's determination to enforce accountability. The move, the member added, also serves as a clear warning to anyone continuing to engage in activities contrary to the party's principles.
Hindusthan Samachar / Satya Prakash Singh
