Gujarat BJP issued show cause notice on Monday to party legislator Balram Thawani, who had thrashed a woman NCP worker who was protesting against water shortage in her area. Mr. Thawani said he went to the woman’s residence to seek apology, claiming that she had tied ‘rakhi’ on his wrist and pardoned him. NCP leader Jayant Bosky demanded suspension of the MLA from the Assembly and his expulsion from the BJP. NCP condems assaultIn Mumbai, the NCP condemned the assault on its woman leader in Gujarat and asked if “jungle raj” prevailed in the neighbouring state. Mr. Malik also warned the Sharad Pawar-led the party would stage protest if Mr. Thawani was not arrested.

Source: The Hindu June 03, 2019 11:26 UTC