India, Nov. 13 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has served a show-cause notice to its Tripura legislator Tofazzal Hossain over his alleged derogatory statements about the lifestyle of indigenous communities.

The notice sought an explanation from Hossain over the allegations and asked him to clarify his position within seven days, failing which the party would take appropriate action.

"The party has raised concerns over your conduct, stating that the alleged statements could have implications for party discipline and organisational interests," said the notice signed by Tapas Bhattacharjee, convener of the state BJP disciplinary committee.

A reaction from Hossain on the issue was not immediately available.

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