Man who abused PM Modi's mother got bail, will be released from jail after 5 months
A man arrested for making offensive comments about Prime Minister Modi's mother has received bail from the Patna High Court after spending over five months in jail.
A man detained for making derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother during an event in Darbhanga, Bihar, has been granted bail by the Patna High Court. He is expected to be released from jail soon after spending more than five months behind bars. The incident that led to his arrest occurred on August 27 during Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Rights March,' where offensive comments about Modi's mother were made from the stage, igniting significant political unrest in Bihar.
Following the remarks, the political climate in Bihar became highly charged, resulting in a call for a state-wide shutdown in protest and numerous demonstrations across various locations. The situation escalated into clashes between BJP and Congress party members, with reports that BJP supporters reached Congress offices, resulting in violent confrontations. Incidents of baton charges and stone-pelting were reported, causing damage to several vehicles and heightening tensions in the region.
The granting of bail has surfaced amidst this tumultuous backdrop, where the political divide is stark, with tensions flaring up between supportive factions of Modi's administration and those opposing it. This case not only highlights the sensitive nature of political discourse in India but also the potential for such incidents to incite wider political ramifications, especially in the run-up to elections.