Overview
- The state BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya issued an urgent zero-tolerance warning on Tuesday that was circulated to workers at state, district, mandal and booth levels.
- Party communications and media reports say more than 200 show-cause notices have been issued and over 100 individuals have been suspended as part of internal disciplinary drives.
- Central observer Sunil Bansal told state leaders he would not hesitate to seek arrests if corruption allegations are proved, signaling readiness to push for legal action beyond party discipline.
- The warning was sent via organisational WhatsApp groups and an open letter after complaints and letters flagged alleged extortion and other irregularities involving people linked to the party since it took power in May.
- BJP leaders frame the moves as damage control for rapid post-election growth, while any criminal steps would require substantiated evidence and cooperation from law-enforcement agencies.