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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP expels former Uttarakhand MLA from party over 'second marriage'
The ruling BJP in Uttarakhand expelled former MLA Suresh Rathore from the party for six years on Saturday (June 28, 2025) following a controversy over his alleged second marriage. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had issued a notice to the former MLA from the Jwalapur constituency in Haridwar, seeking an explanation from him after a video went viral on the social media, in which he was seen introducing Saharanpur-based actress Urmila Sanawar as his second wife. Mr. Rathore's alleged second marriage, without divorcing his first wife, has caused much embarrassment to the party as the Uniform Civil Code implemented by the BJP government in the State in January criminalises polygamy. "The party leadership is not satisfied with your clarification. You have continuously violated party discipline and norms of social conduct," the expulsion letter said. "You are being expelled from the primary membership of the party for six years on the directions of Pradesh BJP president," the letter signed by State BJP general secretary Rajendra Bisht said.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
BJP expels Uttarakhand ex-MLA over second marriage, Congress seeks action under UCC
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expelled its former MLA from Jwalapur, Haridwar, Suresh Rathore, for six years over allegations of entering into a second marriage. The Congress criticised Rathore's second marriage and demanded action against him under recently implemented Unionform Civil Code law in the state by the Uttarakhand BJP's action came after Rathore recently made his marital relationship with Saharanpur-based actress Urmila Sanawar response to the controversy, the BJP issued a show-cause notice to Rathore, citing indiscipline and damage to the party's reputation. He had been asked to submit a clarification within seven days. However, after failing to provide a satisfactory response within the stipulated time, the party took strict action and expelled him for six years. The state general secretary of the party said Rathore's conduct was 'against the discipline and decorum of the party' and that it had harmed the BJP's public Congress has strongly criticised the BJP, accusing it of double standards on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). 'The BJP is not implementing the law on its own leaders and is only using the UCC as a weapon against the opposition,' the Congress said. 'If the law is equal for all, then why is no legal action being taken against Rathore?' the party Rathore, a veteran leader in the Uttarakhand BJP, was elected MLA from the Jwalapur assembly constituency in 2017 and held considerable influence at both district and mandal levels. However, his political career has not been free from 2021, a female BJP worker accused him of rape and blackmail, which led to a formal investigation. Again in 2024, he faced legal proceedings on charges of dowry harassment and violations under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Uttarakhand
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Uttarakhand BJP Expels Ex-MLA From Party Over Alleged Second Marriage
Dehradun: The ruling BJP in Uttarakhand expelled former MLA Suresh Rathore from the party for six years on Saturday following a controversy over his alleged second marriage. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had issued a notice to the former MLA from the Jwalapur constituency in Haridwar, seeking an explanation from him after a video went viral on the social media, in which he was seen introducing Saharanpur-based actress Urmila Sanawar as his second wife. Suresh Rathore's alleged second marriage, without divorcing his first wife, has caused much embarrassment to the party as the Uniform Civil Code implemented by the BJP government in the state in January criminalises polygamy. "The party leadership is not satisfied with your clarification. You have continuously violated party discipline and norms of social conduct," the expulsion letter said. "You are being expelled from the primary membership of the party for six years on the directions of Pradesh BJP president," the letter signed by state BJP general secretary Rajendra Bisht said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Uttarakhand BJP sends disciplinary notice to ex-MLA Suresh Rathore, seeks reply in 7 days
Representative image. HARIDWAR: Uttarakhand BJP on Monday sent a disciplinary notice to former party MLA from Jwalapar, Suresh Rathore, citing that 'his personal actions are harming the party's image. ' The BJP state leadership has now asked Rathore to provide an explanation within seven days. Rathore courted controversy when a woman from UP's Saharanpur, Urmila Sanawar, last year claimed that she was married to him. The situation turned ugly when Rathore accused her of blackmail, while she filed a counter case against him by making serious allegations of assault. She also posted several videos of him on social media. The matter took a twist when Rathore and Sanawar appeared together at a press conference in Saharanpur some days ago and he recognised Sanawar as his second wife, though he hasn't divorced his first wife. You Can Also Check: Dehradun AQI | Weather in Dehradun | Bank Holidays in Dehradun | Public Holidays in Dehradun According to the law, a second marriage is not legally valid when the first marriage is still in effect. BJP state general secretary Rajendra Bisht told TOI, 'The issue related to former MLA Suresh Rathore was raised at the party forum several times earlier, but this time senior party leaders took cognisance of his behaviour and activities on social media, due to which the party image has taken a hit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Discipline and character are more important for the party, and strict action will be taken accordingly.' Meanwhile, the opposition Congress latched on to the issue and questioned why the state govt has not taken action against Rathore, given that he was openly flouting Uniform Civil Code (UCC) norms by indulging in polygamy. It is not the first time that Rathore has created a controversy. In 2021, a woman worker associated with BJP filed a rape case against him. Rathore also registered a blackmailing case against her, following which she was arrested. The matter is pending in court. Rathore told TOI, 'I will give my reply only on the party platform.'
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Ex-BJP MLA's alleged second marriage sparks UCC row in Uttarakhand, party issues show-cause notice
DEHRADUN: Former BJP MLA from Jwalapur, Suresh Rathore, has publicly defied Uttarakhand's recently enacted Uniform Civil Code (UCC) by allegedly remarrying while his first wife is still alive, putting the ruling BJP in an embarrassing situation. The incident comes barely months after the Uniform Civil Code, implemented in the state on January 27 this year, explicitly prohibited bigamy or polygamy for individuals whose spouse is still living. Rathore's actions are seen as a direct challenge to the new legislation. What makes the situation particularly frustrating for the party is that the alleged marriage was not a clandestine affair; videos of the ceremony, held in Saharanpur, have widely circulated across the state. The BJP, initially facing a barrage of attacks from the Congress, has now taken cognisance of the matter. The party has issued a show-cause notice to Rathore, demanding a response within seven days. The controversy stems from a long-standing public dispute between the former legislator and actress Urmila Sanawar, which has played out extensively on social media and even involved legal cases. Rathore recently married Sanawar in Saharanpur, according to the viral videos, elevating her to the status of a second wife.
