Agartala: Hours after chief minister Manik Saha assured action, Tripura BJP on Thursday served a show-cause notice on its Boxanagar MLA Md Tafajjal Hossain over alleged derogatory remarks about the food habits and lifestyle of tribal communities.The notice, issued by Tripura Pradesh BJP disciplinary committee convener Tapas Bhattacharjee, said a video of Hossain’s comments had triggered resentment among tribals and other sections of society.The party said maintaining harmony among communities in Tripura’s diverse social and cultural environment was the responsibility of every public representative. Such remarks were unbecoming of an elected representative, it added.Hossain had allegedly said tribal communities, including Tipra Motha functionaries, ate pork and shared living spaces with it. The party also objected to his alleged remarks involving the incumbent and a former chief minister.Hossain has been asked to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him within a week. Failure to respond may invite action under party rules.
