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The BJP on Saturday, 19 January, said the party will take “cognisance” of its MP Shatrughan Sinha’s presence at the united Opposition rally against the Narendra Modi government and termed the actor-turned-politician an “opportunist”.
Sinha, a former Union minister and a disgruntled BJP MP from Patna, attended the rally in Kolkata organised by TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee where he reportedly spoke against Modi and the BJP-led government at the Centre.
Addressing a press conference at the party office, BJP’s national spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy described Sinha as an “opportunist” and said he was in the party to enjoy the perks of being an MP, but at the same time was seen voicing different opinions at various platforms.
“At the same time, they are so opportunistic... and can be present at any conclave. The BJP will take cognisance of it,” Rudy said.
Sinha not only attended the Opposition United India rally, but also raised his voice against the very party he’s a member of. He said that if being honest is being a rebel, he is a rebel. Calling Modi government regime as ‘tanashahi’ (dictatorship), the BJP MP raised questions against Rafale fighter jet deal and demonetisation.
Hitting out at the BJP, Sinha said that the implementation of demonetisation was not the party's decision as many people were not aware of it.
The actor-turned-politician criticised implementation of Goods and Services Tax and said it only increased burden on people after demonetisation.
Speaking on the Rafale controvery, Sinha said that “I am not saying you are guilty, neither am I saying you’re innocent”
Sinha has been regularly speaking against the BJP’s top leadership which provoked Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi earlier this week, who suggested that Sinha should quit the party.
(With inputs from PTI)
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