Feb 11 • 16:16 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Obscene comment against Mayawati, FIR filed against SP leader

An FIR has been lodged against a leader of the Samajwadi Party for making an offensive comment about Mayawati on social media, prompting a police investigation after a complaint from BSP officials.

The controversy surrounding Mayawati, the chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has escalated due to an alleged offensive comment made on social media. Following a formal complaint by members of the BSP, police have registered a case in Krishna Nagar and initiated an investigation. BSP workers expressed their discontent over what they claimed was an insult to their sentiments due to the derogatory language used in the comment, which was posted by an account named Shreya Yadav on Facebook.

Details reveal that the complaint was filed by the BSP’s Cantt Assembly president, who resides in the Alambagh area. While a meeting was being held at the residence of the assembly in-charge, Devesh Kumar Gautam, some party workers browsing Facebook noticed the controversial comment. The complaint explicitly states that the comment contained obscene and disrespectful words directed at Mayawati. The outrage from the party members highlights their sensitivity towards the portrayal of senior leaders, as they believe such language not only disrespects Mayawati but also harms the dignity of the party as a whole.

This incident not only brings focus to the issue of political discourse in India, particularly in the context of social media, but also reflects the growing tension between different political factions. The BSP, which aims to represent marginalized communities, is responding firmly to any form of perceived insult towards its leadership. The police investigation into this matter will be crucial in determining the ramifications for the accused and potentially influencing the political landscape as reactions unfold from both supporters and critics alike.

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