Last September, Jahangir faced the music after a secretly recorded video went viral on social media. AL leaders alleged that the video showed Jahangir making derogatory remarks on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and some influential leaders of Ghazipur district.
Later, the Awami League brought him back again, but he was permanently expelled on May 15 this year for contesting the mayoral election in violation of the party’s decision.