Hyderabad:
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has expelled its MLC Mirza Rehmath Baig from the occasion amid controversy over a viral video and allegations circulating on social media.
The event has triggered political questions, with the Telangana BJP demanding an unbiased, court-monitored investigation into the matter.
Baig, thought of near AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, was faraway from the occasion following allegations of “indiscipline.”
A criticism was additionally reportedly lodged with the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police after a controversial video surfaced on-line, with allegations that Baig was being threatened or blackmailed.
Hyderabad’s Goshamehal MLA T Raja Singh questioned the circumstances surrounding Baig’s elimination and demanded that AIMIM clarify why the MLC was allegedly known as again from Saudi Arabia whereas he was performing Umrah and requested to resign at midnight.
“The Muslims of Hyderabad need to know the rationale behind suspending such an individual at midnight. Why was he known as again, why was his resignation taken and what was responsible for his suspension? Asaduddin Owaisi should inform the general public,” Singh mentioned.
Singh additionally referred to unverified allegations circulating on social media regarding sexual offences, land-related disputes and alleged intimidation. He known as for the details to be positioned earlier than the general public and questioned whether or not different AIMIM representatives had been additionally dealing with related allegations.
The Telangana BJP individually demanded a court-monitored probe or an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
State BJP chief spokesperson and media in-charge N V Subash mentioned expelling Baig from the occasion couldn’t change a prison investigation.
“Expulsion from a political occasion doesn’t quantity to justice. When allegations contain offences in opposition to girls and minors, the one acceptable response is an intensive, neutral and time-bound investigation,” Subash mentioned.
He additionally questioned the timing of Baig’s expulsion and his reported cybercrime criticism, saying the origin and contents of the viral video must be investigated wherever legally permissible.
The BJP additional urged the Telangana authorities to make sure that there was no political interference within the investigation.
Baig started his political profession as a driver for an AIMIM legislator earlier than step by step taking up a extra distinguished position inside the occasion.
In February 2023, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi introduced Mirza Rehmath Baig because the occasion’s candidate for the Hyderabad Native Authorities MLC seat. Baig was subsequently elected unopposed and have become a Telangana Legislative Council member in 2023.
