Who is Krishna Kumar Janu? BJP Expels Rajasthan Spokesperson

Friday, August 9, 2024 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled its Rajasthan unit spokesperson Krishna Kumar Janu. The action came after he openly questioned the party’s treatment of former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik and former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

While many linked his removal to his recent criticism, the BJP cited a different reason. The party said his expulsion was connected to his earlier opposition to the appointment of Harshini Kulhari as Jhunjhunu district president in June.

BJP’s Official Statement

Onkar Singh Lakhawat, chairperson of the BJP state disciplinary committee, said Janu had been issued a show-cause notice on June 20, 2024. “He failed to justify his actions, and the committee decided to expel him for six years,” Lakhawat said.

Viral Video Sparks Controversy

A video of Janu’s speech has gone viral on social media. In it, he accused BJP leaders of showing “humiliating treatment” toward Malik and Dhankhar, both of whom belong to the Jat community.

Janu said he was deeply hurt by what he described as the government’s “tiraskar” (disrespect) toward Malik, who passed away last week. He urged Jat leaders within the party to speak up.

Background on Satya Pal Malik’s Rift with BJP

Malik had earlier accused the BJP-led central government of corruption, claiming he was offered a bribe to clear files for two major projects in Jammu and Kashmir. He also raised questions over farmer issues and the Pulwama terror attack.

Criticism of Party Leadership

Janu further alleged that the BJP has sidelined senior leaders such as L.K. Advani, Murali Manohar Joshi, Yashwant Sinha, and Vasundhara Raje. “The party is going in the wrong direction through all this. I don’t understand why the people are quiet,” he said in the viral clip.

Questions Over Dhankhar’s Exit

Janu also questioned why Dhankhar did not receive a farewell speech or event after resigning last month for health reasons. His resignation was submitted on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament.

He warned MPs, MLAs, and party officials from the Jat community that they could face similar treatment in the future.