In this screenshot from a video shared by Sita Soren on X, Jharkhand Congress Minister Irfan Ansari is seen talking to the media after submitting his name. Photo: X/@SitaSorenMLA
The Jharkhand BJP on Friday (October 25, 2024) filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Jharkhand Congress Minister Irfan Ansari for allegedly making derogatory remarks about party leader Sita Soren.
Ms Sita Soren, who is contesting the Jamtara constituency against Mr Ansari, is a prominent figure in the tribal community.
The BJP’s complaint said Mr Ansari’s remarks insulted the tribal community and widows in the state. The group asked the commission to ban Mr. Ansari in entering his name and registered a criminal case against him.
Ms. Sita Soren shared a video of the alleged remarks on X, demanding an apology from the Congress Minister.
Additionally, Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi appealed to the Prime Minister to remove Mr Ansari from the JMM-led alliance over the controversy.
In response, Mr. Ansari dismissed the allegations, calling the video “spoilt.” He said, “I never even mentioned Soren in the first video,” and announced plans to file a complaint against the BJP and Ms. Sita Soren.
Published – October 26, 2024 04:56 pm IST