07/08/2026
BJP Anantnag Suspends Nine Office Bearers Over Alleged Unauthorized Tiranga Rally
Anantnag, Aug. 7: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) District Unit Anantnag has suspended the primary membership of nine office bearers and removed them from all party posts with immediate effect over their alleged involvement in an unauthorized Tiranga Rally held at Housing Colony Khanabal, Anantnag, on August 5, 2026.
According to an office order issued by BJP Anantnag District President Rakesh Koul, the rally was neither organized nor authorized by the BJP District Unit Anantnag and had not received the required permission from the district administration.
The order also states that the party has taken serious note of alleged objectionable and derogatory remarks made against women during the rally. It said such conduct is unacceptable and violates the BJP's principles of discipline, dignity, and respect.
Following deliberations with senior BJP leaders, including State General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul, State General Secretary Anwar Khan, State Spokesperson and Anantnag Prabhari Altaf Thakur, and the BJP District Core Committee, the party decided to initiate strict disciplinary action against those found responsible for organizing and participating in the rally.
The office order states that Nisar Ahmad Bhat, Khursheed Ahmad Sofi, Aabida Rafiq, Irshad Ahmad Malik, Mohd Maqbool Ganie, Waheed Ahmad Itoo, Nisar Ahmad Hakeem, Feroz Ahmad Hajam and Sabrooza Akhter have been removed from all party posts and responsibilities, while their primary membership has been suspended until further orders.
The order further clarifies that Mr. Alveer Ahmad Dar of Batengoo, Anantnag, and Ms. Fancy Akhter of Hangulgund, Kokernag, are not associated with the BJP District Unit Anantnag in any capacity and do not hold any organizational post or responsibility within the district unit.
The disciplinary action has come into effect immediately, while further inquiry into the matter is pending.