Uttar Pradesh Congress Leader Ajay Rai Faces FIR for Controversial Remarks and Road Blockage
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai booked for remarks on PM, blocking road
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Ajay Rai, the President of the Uttar Pradesh State Congress Committee, has been booked in Mahoba district for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and blocking a public road during a gathering. The FIR was filed following a complaint that accused him of disrupting public order.
- 01The FIR against Ajay Rai includes charges related to unlawful assembly and obstruction of public infrastructure.
- 02The incident occurred on May 22, 2026, and was prompted by a widely circulated video on social media.
- 03Advocate Neeraj Rawat filed the complaint, criticizing the Congress party's political discourse.
- 04The FIR also targets 25 to 30 supporters of Rai, including Brijraj Ahirwar, the outgoing Secretary of the Congress Committee.
- 05BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan condemned Rai's remarks as 'inexcusable and unforgivable,' linking them to broader issues within the Congress party.
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Ajay Rai, the President of the Uttar Pradesh State Congress Committee, has been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code in Mahoba district following controversial remarks aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accusations of obstructing public order. The police action was initiated after a video surfaced on social media showing Rai leading a gathering that allegedly blocked a public road and disrupted government work. Assistant Superintendent of Police Vandana Singh confirmed that the FIR was filed based on a complaint from Advocate Neeraj Rawat, who criticized the Congress party's political culture. The FIR targets not only Rai but also 25 to 30 of his supporters, including Brijraj Ahirwar, the outgoing Secretary of the Congress Committee. In response, BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan condemned Rai's comments as 'inexcusable and unforgivable,' attributing the behavior to a decline in standards under Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Kesavan emphasized that such remarks reflect poorly on the party and warned that the public is observing these developments closely.
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The legal action against Ajay Rai may influence local political dynamics and public perception of the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh.
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