Although the prematurely retired IPS officer has joined BJP online, the J&K leadership of the party is not ready to allow him entry into the party headquarters as the officer is known for stoking controversies.
Suspended for gross misconduct in 2020 for complaining against DGP J&K, the controversial IPS officer in June 2022 offered to resign from service. He also announced joining BJP after taking voluntary retirement.
Known for stoking controversies, Basant Rath was suspended for gross misconduct in 2020 for complaining against DGP J&K. After announcing to join politics, the controversial IPS said that he will join BJP to contest election in J&K.