Now, BJP MLA hits back at party MP over cricket invitation row

Hazaribag: The ongoing controversy surrounding the Hazaribag District Cricket Association (HDCA) took yet another political turn on Thursday after BJP MLA from Hazaribag Sadar, Pradip Prasad, launched a direct attack on his own party MP Manish Jaiswal, calling him “Dhritarashtra” and alleging one-sided control over the body.Prasad went on to claim that whenever he raised issues in the interest of Hazaribag, his concerns were wrongly labelled as “indiscipline.” He asserted that no institution should function under the dominance of a single individual and vowed to continue raising his voice in public interest.The row began on Monday when Prasad reached the stadium and accused HDCA office bearers of not inviting him, terming it an insult to an elected representative.

He further alleged that during a press conference held by the association on Wednesday, the president and secretary were present but “not given a fair opportunity to speak,” suggesting that only selected voices are being heard.Before the press conference, Prasad was seen taking an oath with the Gita in hand, claiming he would speak the truth. Taking a direct dig at Jaiswal, he said, “Despite being aware of the MLA’s insult, he remained silent,” adding that the MP is “not Ram” as he portrays himself. “I was called indisciplined, but I will repeatedly show such indiscipline in the interest of the people of Hazaribag,” he said.