The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh has announced statewide protests in response to comments made by Samajwadi Party (SP) Lok Sabha MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi, who referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'anti-national'. The protests are scheduled to take place at district headquarters, with participation from party officials and supporters. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Lodhi's remarks, stating they are a serious affront to the democratic dignity of India and the trust of the country's populace. He emphasized that such language is unacceptable in political discourse. Lodhi has been booked under multiple charges, including assault on a public official and promoting enmity, following his comments and a protest march that allegedly disrupted public services. SP president Akhilesh Yadav has distanced the party from Lodhi's statements, asserting that the language used was inappropriate. The BJP aims to defend the integrity of Indian politics through these protests.