Controversy in Muzaffarpur: Defamation Case Against JD(U) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur

A complaint was filed against JD(U) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur in Bihar's Muzaffarpur for allegedly making defamatory remarks about communities that voted for rivals in the Lok Sabha poll. The case will be heard on July 2, with accusations under IPC Sections 501 and 505. Thakur's comments have sparked criticisms and mixed reactions among political parties.

A complaint was lodged on Thursday against JD(U) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. The dispute arose from Thakur's recent pledge not to favor communities who allegedly voted for his rivals in the Lok Sabha election.

The complaint was filed by Muzaffarpur-based social worker Dilip Kumar Kushwaha, presented to the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court. Kushwaha's lawyer, Hari Om Kumar, informed that the court has scheduled the hearing for July 2. They are seeking charges under IPC Sections 501 and 505 for defamation and inciting enmity between communities, respectively.

Thakur, a seasoned politician and close ally of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, criticized communities like Kushwahas, Muslims, and Yadavs for not supporting his candidacy. His remarks received condemnation from RJD and mixed feedback from JD(U)-BJP allies. Prominent BJP leader Giriraj Singh rationalized Thakur's sentiments, while others like BJP OBC Morcha's Nikhil Anand decried the comments as caste-prejudiced.

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)