BJP rift over new recruit Sabir Ali out in open

March 29, 2014 10:03

It's an open war within the Bharatiya Janata Party over the induction of Sabir Ali, who was expelled from the Janata Dal-United. After the party's minority face Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi tweeted dissent over the new recruit, Ali said, "I will quit politics if found guilty. All the charges against me are baseless."

Naqvi did not name Ali, but posted, "Terrorist Bhatakal friend join BJP...soon accepting dawood........".

The RSS too has expressed its displeasure over Ali's induction. Ram Madhav tweeted: Sabir Ali's induction has caused great resentment. Party leadership has been apprised of d strong views of d cadre n people agnst it.

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