Agartala, Nov. 14 -- BJP has sought an explanation from its Tripura MLA Tafajjal Hossain over his controversial remarks on indigenous people and their lifestyle, with the party indicating that further action may be considered after receiving his formal response.

Speaking to ANI, BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya said that the matter had also been widely reported in the media and that the party had already initiated action.

He stated that after the issue came to the organisation's notice, the state leadership sought an explanation from the MLA and issued him a show-cause notice. However, his formal reply is still awaited.

He further stated that the MLA had been clearly instructed not to make such speeches or issue similar statements...