Agartala: Hours after CM Manik Saha assured action, the Tripura BJP on Thursday sought an explanation from Boxanagar MLA Md Tafajjal Hossain over alleged derogatory remarks about the food habits and lifestyle of the state’s tribal communities.The show-cause notice was issued by Tripura Pradesh BJP disciplinary committee convener Tapas Bhattacharjee. It said a video of the MLA’s alleged comments had triggered resentment among members of the tribal community and other sections of society.Hossain had allegedly said tribal communities, including leaders of the Tipra Motha Party, consumed pork and lived alongside pigs. The remarks were criticised as an attempt to provoke communal discord.The MLA has been asked to clarify his position and explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. The party warned that failure to respond within a week could invite action under its disciplinary rules.
