Congress Leader Udit Raj Receives Death Threats, Files Complaint
In a shocking turn of events, Congress leader Udit Raj has filed a complaint with the police, alleging that he has been receiving death threats from Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) workers at the behest of their party chief, Mayawati. The 67-year-old leader has been receiving threatening messages since February 18, and has now taken the matter to the authorities.
According to reports, Raj made the allegations during a press conference on Saturday, where he claimed that the BSP workers have been threatening to kill him. He further stated that Mayawati had “strangled the social movement” and now it was time to “strangle her”. Raj’s comments were made on February 17, and it appears that his words have not gone unnoticed by the BSP leadership.
Raj’s complaint with the police comes at a time when tensions between the Congress and BSP are already running high. The two parties have been at loggerheads over various issues, including the upcoming elections. The Congress has accused the BSP of indulging in corrupt practices and using its influence to undermine the democratic process. The BSP, on the other hand, has accused the Congress of being anti-Dalit and trying to divide the Dalit community.
The death threats against Raj are a disturbing development in this already tumultuous political landscape. As a prominent Dalit leader, Raj has been a vocal critic of the BSP’s policies and has accused the party of betraying the interests of the Dalit community. His comments on February 17 seemed to be a direct attack on Mayawati, and it is likely that the BSP leadership has taken umbrage to his words.
The Congress has been quick to condemn the death threats against Raj, with party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala calling them “shocking and unacceptable”. Surjewala accused the BSP of trying to intimidate and silence Raj, and demanded that the authorities take immediate action to ensure his safety.
The BSP, on the other hand, has denied any involvement in the death threats against Raj. Party spokesperson Sudhindra Bhadoria claimed that Raj’s allegations were baseless and an attempt to gain publicity. Bhadoria accused Raj of making false allegations and attempting to tarnish the BSP’s image.
While the political slugfest between the Congress and BSP continues, Raj’s safety and well-being are of paramount importance. The police must take immediate action to investigate the death threats against him and ensure that he is provided with adequate protection. The Congress and other political parties must also come together to condemn these threats and demand that the authorities take concrete action to ensure Raj’s safety.
In a statement, Raj’s lawyer, RK Sopariwala, said that his client had been receiving threatening messages on his phone and social media accounts. Sopariwala claimed that the messages were from unknown numbers and accounts, but that they all bore the same tone and language, indicating a coordinated effort to intimidate Raj.
The police have launched an investigation into the matter and are scouring Raj’s phone records and social media accounts to track down the source of the threatening messages. The authorities must move swiftly to identify and prosecute those responsible for these threats, and ensure that Raj is provided with adequate protection until the investigation is concluded.
The incident highlights the increasingly toxic nature of Indian politics, where political leaders are no longer shy about using violence and intimidation to silence their opponents. The Congress and BSP must put aside their differences and work together to ensure that political leaders like Raj are protected from such threats.
In conclusion, the death threats against Congress leader Udit Raj are a disturbing development in Indian politics. The authorities must take immediate action to investigate the matter and ensure that Raj is provided with adequate protection. The Congress and other political parties must also come together to condemn these threats and demand that the authorities take concrete action to ensure Raj’s safety.
