The Congress has issued a showcause notice to a close aide of former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda after a controversy erupted over an audio tape. In the audio tape, Virendra Singh, who was political advisor to Hooda during his tenure as chief minister, is heard provoking more violence in the state.

The authenticity of the tape is yet to be confirmed, but the Haryana government has said that the issue will be probed.

"As you are a member of the Congress Party, such outright irresponsible behavior is not expected from you, therefore, you are directed to reply within three days of receiving this letter," the show cause notice issued by the Haryana Congress said.

In the tape, Virendra Singh can be heard talking to a Khap leader Captain Man Singh about escalating Jat protests.

Virender Singh has rubbished the audio tape and claimed that it was an old audio recording. "I was, in fact, trying to say that the peace should not be disturbed. However, the recording has been doctored to change the meaning," he said.

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