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Tiwari issues notice to MP for ‘assault’

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Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari on Friday issued a show-cause notice to party MP Ramesh Bidhuri in connection with the alleged thrashing and misbehaviour with some party workers during a ‘Run for Unity’ event on October 31.

Mr. Bidhuri, the BJP MP from South Delhi, and his supporters were accused of “assaulting and misbehaving” with party worker Chandan Chaudhary and others during an event at Sangam Vihar to commemorate the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

BJP leader given 10 days to reply

“An allegation of misbehaviour and assault on partymen has been levelled against you [Mr. Bidhuri], your family members and supporters. Show cause as to why action should not be taken against you over the serious allegations,” Mr. Tiwari said in the notice.

The MP has been given 10 days to give his version of the incident.