Srinagar, Aug. 7 -- A day after disowning a party procession celebrating the abrogation of Article 370, the BJP on Friday suspended nine party functionaries, including district-level office bearers.
The action came after videos of the celebratory procession were widely circulated on social media, triggering strong criticism over slogans made during the rally.
The BJP said the rally, held at Housing Colony Khanabal on August 5, was neither organised nor authorised by its Anantnag district unit and had not obtained the requisite permission from the district administration.
The party said it had taken "serious note" of objectionable and derogatory remarks made against "mothers and sisters" during the rally, describing the conduct as unaccep...