BJP sacks newly appointed Kisan Morcha president:Loses post within 18 days; first action after ‘save fuel’ appeal

BJP leader Sajjan Singh Yadav in Bhind faced action after entering the city with more than 100 luxury vehicles as part of a show of strength. Just 18 days after his appointment, the BJP removed him from the post of Bhind district BJP Kisan Morcha president. Yadav had staged the convoy rally on Wednesday evening after being appointed district president. The large procession disrupted traffic in the city, while continuous honking and slogan shouting created noise and chaos. Acting on the instructions of BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal, Kisan Morcha state president Jaipal Singh Chawda took action against him. This is reportedly the first such action of its kind in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed twice within six days for fuel conservation and has reduced the number of vehicles in his own convoy. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, several Union ministers, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and other ministers have also reduced the size of their convoys. Despite this, Sajjan Singh Yadav held a large public show with vehicles after assuming office. Party had demanded an explanation After the matter surfaced, the BJP organisation questioned Sajjan Singh Yadav over the convoy. In his explanation to the party leadership, Yadav reportedly said he had not asked any worker or supporter to bring vehicles. According to him, people joined the convoy voluntarily out of enthusiasm and affection for the party. After cancellation of his appointment, attempts were made by Dainik Bhaskar to contact Sajjan Singh Yadav, but he did not answer phone calls. Bhind BJP district president Devendra Narwariya said discussions were held with Yadav regarding the matter. According to him, Yadav maintained that he had not invited anyone to join the convoy and supporters had participated on their own. Action will be taken on indiscipline Kisan Morcha state president Jaipal Singh Chawda said information was being collected from places where similar incidents of indiscipline had surfaced after Tuesday. Since the Bhind case came to light first, the district president there was relieved of responsibilities. He said strict action would be taken wherever such indiscipline was noticed. Sajjan Singh Yadav had been appointed Bhind district BJP Kisan Morcha president on April 27. These people also showed indiscipline, but no action taken 1. Saubhagya Singh’s 700-Vehicle Convoy Newly appointed Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation chairman Saubhagya Singh displayed his influence by taking out a convoy of nearly 700 vehicles from Ujjain to Bhopal while going to assume office. The convoy caused traffic congestion on roads. 2. Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi’s Convoy Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi was also seen moving through the streets of Khandwa with a long convoy of vehicles. 3. BJP MLA Pritam Singh Lodhi’s 200-Car Rally BJP MLA Pritam Singh Lodhi reached the Siddh Sthal Bagicha Sarkar temple with a convoy of nearly 200 vehicles. Reels and videos of the event were also made. 4. MP Small Industries Corporation Chairman Arrives in E-Rickshaw Newly appointed Madhya Pradesh Small Industries Corporation chairman Satyendra Bhushan Singh arrived to assume office in an e-rickshaw. However, a convoy of cars and bikes carrying supporters was seen moving behind him. 5. Khadi Board Vice-Chairman Also Reached by E-Rickshaw Madhya Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board vice-chairman Rakesh Singh Jadaun also reached the BJP office in an e-rickshaw. He claimed that only three people accompanied him, while he had no information about how others arrived.