Article Summary

A local BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh, Dr Pradeep Dixit, offered a 1 crore reward for the beheading of a Trinamool Congress MP over an old social media post related to a Hindu religious symbol, sparking outrage. The BJP quickly distanced itself, saying his comments were personal and not party policy, while police said they would act if a formal complaint was filed. The article highlights the inflammatory statement and the political response, focusing on the tension between individual remarks and party accountability.