Arrest Made After Abusive Slogans Targeting PM Modi at Bihar Rally
Incident Overview
A man was taken into custody for allegedly shouting derogatory slogans aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an Opposition rally in Darbhanga, Bihar, as reported by local authorities on Friday.
Legal Proceedings
The police filed a first information report at the Simri police station, and the suspect is set to appear in court, according to the Darbhanga Police.
Details of the Rally
This incident occurred on Wednesday during the Voter Adhikar Yatra organized by the INDIA bloc, which seeks to address alleged discrepancies in electoral rolls.
Key Figures Absent
Notably, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav were not present on stage when the slogans were shouted, as reported by a Media House.
Social Media Reaction
Videos capturing the incident have circulated widely on social media, eliciting strong reactions from leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies.
Clashes Erupt
On Friday morning, clashes broke out in Patna between BJP and Congress workers during a protest by the BJP against the slogans.
Political Reactions
Union Home Minister Amit Shah condemned the 'abusive and indecent' language directed at Modi and his mother during the rally, labeling it a 'blot on democracy.' He criticized the Congress party for its current state under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, emphasizing that Modi has been a successful prime minister for over a decade.
Further Condemnation
Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar described the alleged use of offensive language as 'extremely disgraceful.' Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan stated that while differing opinions are part of democracy, vulgarity and indecent language have no place in political discourse.
Congress's Defense
In response, the Congress party claimed that the abusive slogans were shouted by a 'BJP agent.' Pawan Khera, head of Congress' media department, suggested that the BJP was attempting to distract from their own issues.