India, Aug. 29 -- AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig has been expelled from the party over a controversial video. The party announced the decision late on Saturday night. His expulsion took immediate effect.

AIMIM also asked Baig to resign as a Member of the Legislative Council. It directed him to submit his resignation to the Chairperson of the Telangana Legislative Council. The action comes amid a complaint reportedly filed by Baig with the cybercrime police.

In the complaint, Baig alleged that some people were blackmailing him. He said they were demanding a large amount of money. He also alleged that the people were threatening to release a purported deepfake video involving him.

Police have not disclosed the contents of the video. They h...