Agartala, 12th November 2026 : The Tripura Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show-cause notice to Boxanagar MLA Md. Tafajjal Hossain over alleged objectionable and derogatory remarks concerning the food habits and lifestyle of the state’s tribal communities in a video that recently went viral on social media.
In the notice, the party alleged that Hossain’s remarks and the manner in which they were presented had caused considerable resentment and concern among members of the tribal community and other sections of society.
The party stated that maintaining harmony among different communities in Tripura’s diverse social and cultural environment was a collective responsibility of every elected representative. It further observed that such conduct was unacceptable from a public representative holding a responsible position.
The notice also raised objections to what the party described as imaginary claims made by the MLA involving the names of the present Chief Minister and a former Chief Minister, stating that such statements had created an adverse reaction among the public.
Issued with the approval of the Pradesh BJP president, the notice directs the 20-Boxanagar constituency MLA to submit a written explanation within seven days of receiving it.
He has been asked to clarify his role and position regarding the allegations and explain why disciplinary action should not be initiated against him.
The notice was issued by Tapas Bhattacharjee, Convener of the Pradesh Disciplinary Committee, on behalf of the party. It warned that failure to submit a satisfactory explanation within the stipulated period could invite action under party rules.
