New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- The Rouse Avenue court on Monday issued a notice to a BJP MLA in a defamation complaint filed by BJP MP Raju Bista.

The BJP MP from Darjeeling has filed a complaint against Bishnu Prasad Sharma, BJP MLA from Kurseong, West Bengal. BJP MP has alleged that BJP MLA made a false statement in press confrence alleging Bista's involvement in the Jal Jeevan Mission scam.

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Neha Mittal on Monday issued pre Summoning notice to BJP MLA from Kurseong, West Bengal, Bishnu Prasad Sharma.

The court has listed the matter for pre-summoning evidence on March 10, 2024. Thereafter, the court will pass an order where summons are to be issued or not.

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