State BJP unit clarifies

Reacting to the statement made by three suspended BJP members, the State BJP unit has issued a clarification to “rectify any misconceptions on the party’s issues and procedures that may have been caused” by the statement. In a press note, BJP unit general secretary (media), Jaangsillung Gonmei pointed out that “seniority is determined by the years and contribution to the party’s development, growth and expansion and not by any achievements or age outside the party.”
BJP said the suspension of three members “were not in flagrant violation of the party constitution as claimed”, but according to the party’s constitutional provision under Rules Articles XXV: Disciplinary Action clause 3…” As such, BJP unit said disciplinary actions could be initiated under “Rules Breach of Discipline” for carrying propaganda against any party unit or its office bearers. Accordingly, BJP said the three suspended members were issued show cause notice.
BJP unit further clarified that I.K. Sema was appointed by the state president following the state office bearers meeting and that he was bound to serve at the pleasure of the president.
Therefore, BJP unit said the suspension order served on him by the state president stands constitutionally valid. It reminded that all party officials in the state unit are appointed by the state president except that of the state president and the general secretary (Organisation).
Meanwhile, BJP unit said as per office records, the party had not suspended nine office bearers but had only issued show cause notices or relieved them from their official assignments and reallocated them other responsibilities.