BJP suspends 9 workers over ‘berating slogans’ during August 5 rally in Kashmir

BJP workers raise slogans as they take out a 'Tiranga' rally to mark the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. | Photo Credit: PTI The BJP on Friday (August 7, 2026) suspended nine party workers following an outcry over a rally where slogans, allegedly berating Kashmir women, were raised during a rally celebrating abrogation of Article 370 on August 5 in south Kashmir’s Anantnag. A BJP spokesman said detailed deliberations and discussions with held by Ashok Koul, BJP’s State General Secretary (Organization) and Altaf Thakur, State Spokesperson and Prabhari, District Anantnag.“It has been unanimously decided to initiate strict disciplinary action against those found responsible for organizing and participating in the unauthorized rall