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Tripura BJP serves notice to MLA over remarks on tribal food habits and lifestyle

Agartala, Nov 12 (UNI) After the Chief Minister's assurance, Tripura Pradesh BJP on Thursday sought an explanation from its Boxanagar MLA, Md. Tafajjal Hossain, over alleged derogatory remarks about the food habits and lifestyle of the state’s tribal communities.
In a show-cause notice issued by Tripura Pradesh Disciplinary Committee Convener Tapas Bhattacharjee, the party expressed concern over the MLA’s alleged comments. It said a video of the remarks had triggered resentment among members of the tribal community and other sections of society.
The notice said that maintaining harmony among communities in Tripura’s diverse social and cultural environment was the responsibility of every public representative. It added that remarks of this nature were unbecoming of an elected representative.
Tafajjal had reportedly said that tribal communities in Tripura, including leaders of the Tipra Motha Party, eat pork and share living spaces with it, while accusing them of inciting communal discord among certain groups.
The party also objected to statements allegedly made by Hossain involving the names of the incumbent Chief Minister and a former Chief Minister. According to the notice, the claims had provoked an adverse reaction among the public.
Hossain has been asked to clarify his position on the issues raised and explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. The party warned that failure to respond within the stipulated one-week period could lead to action under its disciplinary rules.
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