New Delhi: BJP's Tejasvi Surya, the Member of Parliament from Bengaluru South, is once again in news with yet another controversy.
This time, the ruling BJP's Bengaluru South MP is facing flak from Congress over accidentally opening the emergency exit of an IndiGo plane after boarding at Chennai airport last month.
Surya has been a controversial figure in Indian politics. The young leader, who is known for his strong speeches and fiery rhetoric, has been involved in several controversies throughout his political career.
One of the most notable controversies surrounding Surya is his alleged involvement in hate speech. In 2019, he was accused of making inflammatory remarks against other community during a speech in Bengaluru. He was also accused of spreading fake news about the minority community on social media.
Another controversy that has plagued Surya is his alleged involvement in the Bengaluru riots that took place in August 2020. He was accused of inciting violence and promoting communal hatred during the riots.
However, he has denied any involvement in the riots and claimed that the accusations against him were politically motivated.
Surya has also been criticised for his controversial statements on women's rights. In 2019, he faced backlash for his comments on the "moral policing" of women, which many interpreted as a justification for the harassment of women in public spaces.
Surya has also been involved in several controversies related to his business interests. In 2019, he faced allegations of conflict of interest after it was revealed that he owned a company that had been awarded a government contract.
He denied any wrongdoing and claimed that the company had won the contract through a fair and transparent bidding process.