By Muslim Mirror
Patna Police registered a case against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday, a day after he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a ‘Hindu’. Krishna Singh, also known as Kallu, the state spokesman for Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), submitted the complaint at the Gandhi Maidan police station in Patna on Sunday night, and it was accepted on Monday.
The FIR was registered at a local police station under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) pertaining to promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc. The complainant, who remains unidentified, asserted that Lalu Prasad Yadav’s statement had the potential to create disharmony among the public and demanded legal action against the RJD leader.
The legal action against Yadav is based on the premise that public figures and political leaders should exercise caution and refrain from making statements that could fuel religious or communal tensions. The FIR aims to address concerns related to the maintenance of peace and harmony within the community, emphasizing the need for responsible discourse, particularly from influential figures.
The filing of the FIR has triggered a political storm, with leaders from various parties expressing their opinions on the matter. While some argue that legal action is necessary to curb the use of divisive language, others perceive it as an attempt to stifle freedom of expression. The political landscape is now witnessing debates on the thin line between free speech and hate speech, raising questions about the responsibility that comes with the exercise of one’s right to express opinions.
The public response to the controversy is mixed, with supporters of Lalu Prasad Yadav rallying behind him, asserting that his remarks were taken out of context. On the other hand, there is a section of the population that condemns any attempt to question a leader’s religious identity and views the FIR as a step towards upholding the principles of secularism and social harmony. ( With IANS Inputs )