Chirag Paswan, Union Minister and leader of the Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP-RV), stated on Friday that his name has been misappropriated by right-wing influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj. This comment comes in the context of a viral video allegedly connected to the assault of a student protester’s father at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Paswan’s remarks highlight concerns over the misuse of public figures’ names in politically charged incidents.
Paswan Files Complaint Against Bharadwaj
In a significant development, Paswan has officially lodged a complaint against Bharadwaj. He emphasized his commitment to securing justice for Nishu Azad and her family.
Earlier reporting noted: The Union minister’s party filed a complaint at Parliament Police Station against Bhardwaj, alleging that he had falsely used Paswan’s name and publicly claimed an association with the LJP(RV) president, reported news agency ANI. Earlier reporting noted: Union minister Chirag Paswan’s party seeks FIR against ‘influencer’ Swatantra Bhardwaj, calls for strict action Union minister Chirag Paswan’s party, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), on Friday sought registration of an FIR against self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj , accusing him of using Paswan’s name publicly to falsely suggest he had political backing. “A person (Swatantra Bharadwaj) is openly admitting that he has beaten someone so severely that it could possibly have led to his death.
Because that person (Swatantra Bharadwaj) has misused my name along with the names of several politicians, I have filed an official complaint against him, “Understanding the seriousness of this matter, and. His remarks came after Delhi Police assured that Bharadwaj would be arrested within 72 hours under provisions of the POCSO Act, the SC/ST Act and attempt to murder, following an agitation by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) outside Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi.
To openly admit this on a podcast and even after that, if no action is taken against him, then I believe this will set a very wrong example before the country and the people,” Paswan said. Paswan said he decided to lodge a complaint after Bharadwaj allegedly used his name along with those of several other politicians. At the same time, I have urged the Delhi Police that there should be a fair investigation into this matter,” the Union Minister said. “This definitely does not mean that the concerned person personally knows the politician,” he said. The LJP-RV chief also said he and his party stood in solidarity with Nishu Azad and her family. Earlier reporting noted: The complaint comes after Paswan earlier said he was “taking full responsibility” for ensuring justice for CJP activist Nishu Aazad’s father, who was attacked and seriously injured during protests at Jantar Mantar.
