‘Silent’ Sunil has no place in BJP party: Nalin

Bengaluru: BJP state President Nalin Kumar Kateel said that history-sheeter ‘Silent’ Sunil will not be allowed to join the party.

Nalin’s comments came after Karnataka BJP leaders faced criticism for sharing the stage with history-sheeter ‘Silent’ Sunil.

“Notorious rowdy ‘Silent’ Sunil has no place in BJP party. I’m aware that some of the party leaders attended the program organized by him. The party will ask those leaders for an explanation,” said Nalin.

He further directed the party leaders not to avoid getting involved in such matters.

BJP leaders in sharing the stage with history-sheeter ‘Silent’ Sunil, has elicited sharp criticism, especially from the opposition Congress.

BJP’s Bangalore Central MP P C Mohan, Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya, Chickpet MLA Uday Garudahar, and Bengaluru South BJP president N R Ramesh among others on Sunday were seen at a blood donation camp with Sunila.

The Congress, in a series of tweets, accused the ruling BJP of having links with criminals and asked Home Minister Araga Jnanendra whether he had prevented police from taking action.