BJP suspends 9 workers over ‘berating slogans’ during August 5 rally in Kashmir
The BJP has suspended nine party workers in Kashmir following an unauthorized rally where derogatory slogans were chanted regarding local women. The incident has sparked political backlash, with opposition leaders calling for formal legal action beyond internal party discipline.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in Kashmir and the sensitivity surrounding the rhetoric used by political parties regarding women's dignity and regional identity.
The BJP on Friday (August 7, 2026) suspended nine party workers following an outcry over a rally where slogans, allegedly berating Kashmir women, were raised during a rally celebrating abrogation of Article 370 on August 5 in south Kashmir’s Anantnag.
A BJP spokesman said detailed deliberations and discussions with held by Ashok Koul, BJP’s State General Secretary (Organization) and Altaf Thakur, State Spokesperson and Prabhari, District Anantnag.
“It has been unanimously decided to initiate strict disciplinary action against those found responsible for organizing and participating in the unauthorized rally,” said the BJP.
The BJP said the district unit of Anantnag held “an unauthorized Tiranga Rally”. “The rally was neither organized nor authorized by the BJP’s Anantnag unit nor had it obtained the requisite permission from the district administration,” said the BJP.
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