The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show-cause notice to Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij for his public remarks against the state party president and the Chief Minister.
The notice, sent by Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli, states that Vij’s statements were made in public at a time when the party was actively engaged in an election campaign in a neighbouring state. Vij's statements potentially harmed the party's image and unity, the notice said. Calling such remarks unacceptable, the party has demanded a response from Vij within three days.
Vij's statements against Haryana BJP chief
Last month Vij Saturday said Mohan Lal Badoli should resign from the post of state BJP chief to maintain the "sanctity" of the party till he is found innocent. His statement came after Badoli was booked in connection with a gang rape case. Badoli and singer Rocky Mittal were booked after a woman alleged that she was raped by them in a hotel in Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli. Police had registered an FIR against them.
Vij's remarks against Haryana CM
Speaking in Ambala on January 31, Vij expressed his frustration over the lack of action against those who allegedly worked against him in the elections. He stated, "I had submitted a written complaint against those who tried to defeat me—be it officials, employees, or small-time leaders. It has been 100 days, yet neither have I been asked about it nor has any action been taken. I suspect that someone big was behind this conspiracy to defeat me." "Taking a direct jab at CM Saini, Vij added, "Since becoming Chief Minister, he has been constantly flying in 'udankhatola'... He should come down and look at the public. This is not just my voice, it is the voice of all MLAs and ministers," Vij alleged.