Youth Faces Charges for Posting BJP Leader's Private Photo Online

In a troubling incident in Ballia district, a young man has been charged for allegedly posting an intimate photograph of a BJP leader on social media. The police have initiated an investigation following a formal complaint from the leader, who claims the photo was shared with inappropriate comments. This case highlights the ongoing issues surrounding privacy and social media conduct. Read on to learn more about the details of this incident and the legal implications involved.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 21, 2025, 13:49 IST

Incident in Ballia District

The police in the Revati area of Ballia district have filed a complaint against a young man for allegedly sharing an intimate photograph of a leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on social media. This information was disclosed by the police on Saturday.

According to the authorities, a case was registered against Shailesh Kumar Pandey for posting the controversial image of Arjun Kumar Chauhan, the district president of the BJP Kisan Morcha, along with inappropriate remarks on Facebook.

Chauhan lodged a formal complaint on Friday, leading to the registration of the case under the Information Technology Amendment Act. Officer Prashant Kumar Chaudhary, in charge of the Revati police station, stated that Chauhan reported that Pandey had posted his private photo on Facebook two days prior, accompanied by offensive comments. The police are currently investigating the matter.