Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief Ajay Rai Faces Legal Action for Remarks Against PM Modi
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai booked over 'abusive' remarks against PM Modi
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Ajay Rai, the Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, has been booked for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a program in Mahoba district. The FIR, filed by a BJP worker, cites multiple charges including promoting enmity and unlawful assembly. Rai has denied the allegations, claiming the video is fake.
- 01The FIR was lodged at Kotwali Nagar police station based on a complaint from Neeraj Rawat, a BJP worker.
- 02Rai allegedly caused public disruption with a convoy of 15-16 vehicles and 25-30 supporters during the event.
- 03The FIR includes charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for wrongful restraint, unlawful assembly, and intentional insult.
- 04Rai claims the viral video of his remarks is fake and AI-generated, and he plans to file a police complaint regarding it.
- 05The incident has intensified political tensions in Uttar Pradesh, following recent controversial remarks by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
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Ajay Rai, the Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, has been booked for making alleged abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a program held on May 22 in Mahoba district. The FIR was filed at Kotwali Nagar police station following a complaint from Neeraj Rawat, a BJP worker, who claimed that Rai's presence with a convoy of 15-16 vehicles and 25-30 supporters obstructed public movement and required police intervention to maintain order. The complaint also accused Rai of using objectionable language against Modi, which reportedly went viral on social media. In response, Rai has denied the allegations, asserting that the video is fake and generated by AI, and he plans to file a complaint upon returning to Lucknow. The FIR includes multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, such as wrongful restraint and promoting enmity. This incident has heightened political tensions in Uttar Pradesh, coinciding with recent remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that have also drawn criticism from BJP leaders.
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The legal actions against Ajay Rai may escalate political tensions in Uttar Pradesh, affecting the Congress party's activities and public sentiment.
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