Viral Incident: Party Worker Slaps President After Garland Ceremony in Uttar Pradesh
Incident Overview
A video capturing a party worker slapping his party president after adorning him with a garland has gained significant attention on social media. This event unfolded during a public meeting in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
Details of the Incident
Reports indicate that Brijesh Rajbhar, a party worker, garlanded Mahendra Rajbhar, the national president of the Suheldev Swabhiman Party (SSP), before striking him. The occurrence took place in Ashapur village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Jalalpur police station.
Political Reactions
Following the video's circulation, Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, expressed his condemnation on social media platform X. He stated, "The violent attack on veteran leader Shri Mahendra Rajbhar ji exemplifies the increasing humiliating behavior and atrocities faced by the 'PDA society' under BJP governance."
Akhilesh Yadav's Statement
वयोवृद्ध और वरिष्ठ नेता श्री महेंद्र राजभर जी पर हुआ हिंसक हमला भाजपा के राज में ‘पीडीए समाज’ पर लगातार बढ़ते जा रहे अपमानजनक व्यवहार और अत्याचार का एक और निंदनीय उदाहरण है।
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 10, 2025
भाजपा अगर सोचती है कि वो किसी समाज को अंदर से तोड़कर अपनी विभाजनकारी राजनीति को बनाए रखेगी तो ये उसकी… pic.twitter.com/HdVEhyzDs3
He further remarked, "If the BJP believes it can sustain its divisive politics by fracturing a community from within, it is mistaken. Should the BJP not be negligent in this incident, the assailant must be swiftly apprehended and held accountable for his actions."
Implications of Violence
Yadav emphasized that violence stems from frustration and cautioned the BJP that such actions would not diminish the spirit of the PDA but rather strengthen it. He concluded with a rallying cry: "Jai Constitution, Jai PDA!"
Accusations of Conspiracy
In a twist, Mahendra Rajbhar accused Om Prakash Rajbhar, the president of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), of orchestrating the attack against him. As of now, Om Prakash Rajbhar has not publicly responded to these allegations.