BJP Suspends Nine Workers After Misogynistic Slogans Mar Kashmir Rally
The Bharatiya Janata Party took disciplinary action against nine members following an unauthorized Anantnag rally where participants chanted derogatory slogans targeting Kashmiri women. Party leaders distanced the organization from the event, labeling the conduct a violation of institutional princip
Key takeaways
- Nine BJP workers were suspended following an unauthorized Tiranga Rally in Anantnag on August 5, 2026.
- BJP leadership condemned slogans targeting the honor of Kashmiri women as a violation of party principles.
- National Conference Minister Sakina Ittoo has demanded the registration of an FIR and formal legal action against the participants.
Internal Disciplinary Action Follows Public Outcry
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suspended nine party workers on Friday, August 7, 2026, following a controversial rally in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The demonstration, held on August 5 to mark the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, became the subject of intense scrutiny after participants were recorded chanting slogans that allegedly berated the dignity of local women.
Ashok Koul, BJP State General Secretary (Organization), and Altaf Thakur, State Spokesperson and Anantnag District Prabhari, led the internal deliberations that resulted in the suspensions. Party leadership characterized the event as an unauthorized 'Tiranga Rally' that lacked both internal organizational approval and the mandatory permissions from district administrative authorities.
Controversy Over Derogatory Rhetoric
The investigation centered on the chant, 'Maklow Azi Hund Te Fazi Hund Azat,' which translates to the claim that the honor of Kashmiri women ended with the removal of Article 370. This specific phrasing appeared to mock a long-standing National Conference (NC) narrative that linked the region's special status to the protection of local women's rights and honor. While the suspended workers have since issued apologies via social media, the BJP leadership maintains that such behavior contradicts the party's core values and disciplinary standards.
Why It Matters
The incident has triggered a sharp political backlash in Jammu and Kashmir. Sakina Ittoo, a senior National Conference leader and current Minister, publicly demanded the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the organizers. Ittoo criticized the discrepancy between the BJP's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign and the rhetoric used during the Anantnag event, arguing that symbolic suspensions are insufficient for demeaning the honor of Kashmiri women.
Key Facts
- Nine BJP workers face suspension for organizing and participating in an unsanctioned rally on August 5, 2026.
- The BJP district unit in Anantnag failed to secure legal permits from the district administration for the gathering.
- The controversial slogan 'Maklow Azi Hund Te Fazi Hund Azat' was specifically cited as the reason for disciplinary measures.
- State General Secretary Ashok Koul and State Spokesperson Altaf Thakur oversaw the unanimous decision to penalize the members.
- National Conference leadership has called for formal legal prosecution and the filing of an FIR.
Source: The Hindu — National
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