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News18
4 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
MP Congress Chief Jitendra Patwari Booked For 'Bribing' Man To Claim He Was Fed Faeces
Last Updated: According to Madhya Pradesh Police, the claim of being fed human excreta turned out to be fake as they were made on "Jitu Patwari's demand." Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitendra Patwari is facing legal trouble after being accused of bribing a villager to falsely claim he was forced to eat human excreta. State police have filed a case based on an affidavit in which the villager alleged that some Congress leaders took him to Patwari, who then, offering a bribe, persuaded him to make the claim against the sarpanch of Mungaoli village. Earlier on June 25, Patwari posted a video on social media platform X showing him sitting with two brothers who alleged one of them was fed human excreta. Along with the video, the Congress leader posted a caption, blaming the BJP-led state government. प्रधानमंत्री जी, @BJP4MP सत्ता का जंगलराज अराजकता की हद पार करता जा रहा है! लोधी समाज के युवक के मुंह में 'मानव-मल" ठूंस दिया गया, क्योंकि उसने 'राशन की पर्ची" मांग ली थी!आरोप है कि चूंकि, आरोपी @BJP4India विधायक बृजेंद्र यादव के समर्थक हैं! इसीलिए @DGP_MP व @CMMadhyaPradesh … — Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari (@jitupatwari) June 25, 2025 In the over 8-minute clip, he claimed a youth from the Lodhi community was targeted simply for asking for a ration slip. 'Prime Minister Ji, @BJP4MP The jungle rule of power is crossing the limits of anarchy! A youth from the Lodhi community had 'human excrement" stuffed in his mouth just because he asked for a 'ration slip"! ," Patwari tweeted in Hindi. In response to the FIR, Patwari 'welcomed" the move, remaining firm at the villager's claim and his criticism of the ruling government's handling of the incident. The Congress leader alleged that the accused are supporters of BJP MLA Brijendra Yadav which is why the DGP and the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav are not taking any action in the matter. 'It is alleged that since the accused are supporters of @BJP4India MLA Brijendra Yadav, that's why @DGP_MP and @CMMadhyaPradesh are not allowing any action to be taken?," Patwari further wrote on X. Recalling the incident in which a tribal youth was urinated upon in the state, he questioned, 'Why does #BJP consider Dalits, backward classes, and tribals as its enemies in Madhya Pradesh?." 'In this same Madhya Pradesh, a shameful incident of urinating on the head of a tribal youth has already taken place! Why does #BJP consider Dalits, backward classes, and tribals as its enemies in Madhya Pradesh?," he added. Slamming the BJP-led government, Patwari alleged that the law and order situation in the state has 'completely collapsed" and the people 'want freedom from this jungle rule! " 'The law and order in Madhya Pradesh have completely collapsed, yet @DrMohanYadav51 remains the Home Minister with arrogance! Meanwhile, the people of Madhya Pradesh now want freedom from this jungle rule! ," he wrote while concluding his post. According to Madhya Pradesh Police, the claim of being fed human excreta turned out to be fake as they were made on 'Jitu Patwari's demand." 'Later, he (the villager) said that the allegations about this were false, and he made this allegation on Jitu Patwari's demand… Based on this, a case has been filed against Jitu Patwari and his aides under various sections of BNS," news agency ANI quoted SP Vineet Kumar Jain as saying. News agency PTI reported that Mungavali police station in-charge Joginder Singh alleged that Patwari tried to mislead by sharing a video on social media to spread animosity in the society, instigate fighting among caste communities and disrupt peace. Singh said the complainant stated that he had been beaten up but denied that he was fed faeces. The complainant, in the FIR, has claimed Patwari promised him a motorcycle and said he would take care of his family, PTI reported. Reacting to the case filed against him, Jitendra Patwari said he would continue to raise his voice for the oppressed. 'The opposition should fulfil its responsibility when there are atrocities on the farmers, Dalits and the government should take it positively and take action. The government, on the contrary, commits a sin which is not its duty," news agency ANI quoted Patwari as saying. The Congress leader further said the FIR against him has once again exposed the 'dictatorship" of the ruling forces and their efforts to suppress the voice of the victims, PTI reported. 'This matter is not limited to just one FIR but is part of a deep conspiracy of pressure and manipulation by the ruling party, which is being hatched to defame the opposition leaders and bury the truth," PTI quoted him as saying. Patwari further pointed out that two days after the matter made headlines, the youth retracted his statement and claimed in an affidavit to the collector that he had made false allegations at his behest. Patwari alleged that the pressure of CM Mohan Yadav's government is visible behind the youth's affidavit and FIR. 'The way this whole matter turned around overnight shows the misuse of power and influence by the ruling party," he added. About the Author First Published:
Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Case against MP Congress chief Jitendra Patwari for 'bribing' man to say he was fed human excreta
Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitendra Patwari has landed in trouble over allegedly bribing a villager to claim he was being fed human excreta. The state police have filed a case against the Congress leader, reacting to which Patwari said he "welcomed" the move. (File photo) Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari speaks to the media. (ANI/Sanjeev Gupta) According to police, the villager alleged in an affidavit that some Congress leaders took him to meet Jitendra Patwari, who then insisted the villager make allegations of being fed human excreta by the Mungaoli village sarpanch, and bribed him to do so. On June 25, Jitendra Patwari posted a video of himself sitting with two men, who were alleging that they were fed human excreta. Targeting the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government, Patwari tweeted the over 8-minute clip with the caption, "Prime Minister Ji, @BJP4MP The jungle rule of power is crossing the limits of anarchy! A youth from the Lodhi community had "human excreta" stuffed in his mouth just because he asked for a "ration slip"!" Jitendra Patwari's tweet(X) Patwari further named BJP MLA Brijendra Yadav and said his supporters were behind the alleged incident. In the clip Patwari shared, the two men were seen crying, alleging they tried to file an FIR but the cops refused. "Why does #BJP consider Dalits, backward classes, and tribals as its enemies in Madhya Pradesh?" Patwari wrote, referencing an old incident from 2023 in which a tribal labourer who was urinated upon by another man. Patwari slammed chief minister Mohan Yadav, criticising the law and order in the state. However, according to Madhya Pradesh Police, the allegations of being fed human excreta turned out to be false as they were made on Jitu Patwari's demand. "Later, he (the villager) said that the allegations about this were false, and he made this allegation on Jitu Patwari's demand... Based on this, a case has been filed against Jitu Patwari and his aides under various sections of BNS," news agency ANI quoted SP Vineet Kumar Jain as saying. Reacting to the case filed against him, Jitendra Patwari said he would continue to raise his voice for the oppressed. "The opposition should fulfil its responsibility when there are atrocities on the farmers, Dalits and the government should take it positively and take action. The government, on the contrary, commits a sin which is not its duty," he told news agency ANI. (With ANI inputs)
India Gazette
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
MP: Case filed against Cong chief Jitendra Patwari for allegedly bribing villager to allege being fed human excreta
Ashoknagar (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Police, on Saturday, filed a case against state Congress President Jitendra Patwari for bribing a villager to make false allegations about being fed human excreta, Superintendent of Police (SP) Vineet Kumar Jain said. According to police, Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari asked villager Gajraj Lodhi to make allegations against Mungaoli village Sarpanch. SP Vineet Kumar Jain told ANI, 'Yesterday, Gajraj Lodhi met the collector of Ashoknagar personally and handed him an affidavit stating that some Congress leaders took him to Orchha, where he met Jitu Patwari. Jitu Patwari told him to allege about being fed faeces (by Mungaoli village sarpanch) and bribed him for it.' He added that the police found the allegations to be false and registered a case against the Congress leader. 'Later, he said that the allegations about this were false, and he made this allegation on Jitu Patwari's demand... Based on this, a case has been filed against Jitu Patwari and his aids under various sections of BNS,' SP Kumar said. Earlier on Wednesday, Patwari shared an X post, where he made the above allegations and said that the accused were supporters of BJP leader Brijendra Yadav. Addressing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi he wrote, 'Prime Minister Ji, @BJP4MP The jungle rule of power is crossing the limits of anarchy! A youth from the Lodhi community had 'human excrement' stuffed in his mouth just because he asked for a 'ration slip'! It is alleged that since the accused are supporters of @BJP4India MLA Brijendra Yadav, that's why @DGP_MP and @CMMadhyaPradesh are not allowing any action to be taken?' Referring to a previous incident of a man urinating on a tribal youth, he questioned law and order in Madhya Pradesh. 'In this same Madhya Pradesh, a shameful incident of urinating on the head of a tribal youth has already taken place! Why does #BJP consider Dalits, backward classes, and tribals as its enemies in Madhya Pradesh? The law and order in Madhya Pradesh have completely collapsed, yet @DrMohanYadav51 remains the Home Minister with arrogance! Meanwhile, the people of Madhya Pradesh now want freedom from this jungle rule,' the X post further read. (ANI)
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From protest to performance?
While Vedan's raw, politically charged rap resonates with a disaffected generation, his rise has been shadowed by allegations, contradictions, and persistent doubts about whether his rebellion is more aesthetic than ideological. As his popularity soars, deeper questions surface: Is he an authentic voice of resistance channelling marginalised realities, or a commercially packaged rebel crafted for audiences more interested in vibe than message? As crowds pack his shows and songs go viral, Vedan's ascent is entangled in questions of authenticity and ethics. What began as a raw cultural rupture now risks becoming a spectacle, one whose energy might ultimately undermine the very politics it emerged from. As his music, image, and voice become increasingly marketable, Vedan and those around him must now confront a critical question: Is the rapper still defending the vulnerable, or has he become a curated mask—a performance that dilutes the politics he once embodied? This tension is sharpened by serious allegations of sexual harassment that surfaced against him. These claims shook the cultural space that had celebrated Vedan as a symbol of resistance. While no legal resolution has followed, the number and nature of the testimonies have forced many to reconsider their engagement with his work. Feminist scholar Dr J Devika is unequivocal: The allegations must be addressed seriously and without delay. 'We can support him when he speaks for the marginalised, but we must also confront the complaints against him; these two tasks are not contradictory. Ignoring them only risks fresh offences,' she said. She also criticized the society's long-standing reluctance to face the darker sides of its celebrated cultural figures. 'Since the era of poet Changampuzha, we have often refused to believe uncomfortable truths. Facing these realities—and holding even our icons accountable—will protect many women,' Devika said. Critics like writer and actor Joy Mathew argue that Vedan's interventions remain largely symbolic. 'I don't see his rap as a movement for the upliftment of the oppressed,' Mathew says. 'If he were socially engaged and committed, he would speak about pressing issues such as the ASHA workers' protests or the tribal 'Kudil Ketti' agitation. Only interventions like those can be called political.' According to Mathew, most young people are drawn to Vedan's shows not for the depth of political content, but for the musical format and spectacle. In his view, Vedan lacks a meaningful understanding of the real struggles faced by Dalits and other marginalised communities, and his songs reflect neither a clear political vision nor a coherent philosophy. 'Political parties are now backing him for their own electoral gains,' he said. 'It wouldn't be surprising if CPM fields him as a candidate in future elections — but that would mark the end of his journey as a musician.' There is also growing unease about Vedan's approach to caste in his music. While he has said he doesn't want to 'sell caste for money,' critics point to the monetisation of his identity—his stage persona, his branding, and his imagery. With merchandise, ticketed shows, and curated social media campaigns, many fear that Vedan's politics have been swallowed by the logic of the spectacle. Yet Dalit thinkers like Sunny M Kappikkadu offer a more layered reading. 'If upper-caste actors and writers have long gained commercially from their social capital, why not Vedan?' he asks. However, Kappikkadu acknowledges that the sexual harassment allegations can't be ignored. For him, the real issue is not whether Vedan profits, but whether he reflects and refines himself. 'He bears responsibility—as an artist shaping social discourse. Flaws are human. But learning is necessary.' At the same time, he urges listeners to consider the global scope of Vedan's artistic references—ranging from Ambedkar and Ayyankali to Jaffna, Gaza, and the plight of children in Somalia. To truly understand Vedan, he says, one must first understand the pain of his personal history—a life marked by exile, orphanhood, and systemic exclusion. Despite his polarising image, Vedan's cultural traction is undeniable. His work cuts across caste, class, and religious boundaries. Political parties are increasingly eager to harness that appeal. But this popularity brings its own risks. As his voice becomes a tool for electoral mobilisation, the possibility of dilution—of becoming a 'brand' rather than a boundary-pusher—grows more real. Activists like Geethanandan of the Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha, however, take a more forgiving stance. For him, Vedan's music itself is a form of service. 'He sings of liberation. That's enough,' he says. Yet even this generous view raises larger questions: What happens when rebellion becomes routine? When protest becomes programmed? Vedan stands at a critical juncture—not just as an artist, but as an idea. His persona may have begun as a rejection of insult, a defiant claim to selfhood. But symbols have lifespans. Vedan—and his fans—must now confront the possibility that his image is becoming a hollow echo, a false representation that no longer protects but distracts. In doing so, they must ask: Is this still resistance, or has it become its own trap? Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
New Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Karnataka government forcibly acquiring forest land, says Chalavadi
BENGALURU: As the State Government initiates action to reclaim encroached forest land, a fierce political row has erupted, with Leader of Opposition in the Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, alleging that authorities are forcibly attempting to reacquire land valued at nearly Rs 7,000 crore — land he claims belongs to Dalit families. Addressing the media at Vidhana Soudha, Narayanaswamy accused the government of betraying Dalits by targeting their homes and livelihoods under the pretext of forest land reclamation. The land in question-around 711 acres in Kadugodi 200 village, Bidarahalli Hobli, Mahadevapura constituency-was reportedly 'sanctioned' to local farmers in the 1950s and subsequently distributed among Dalits and marginalised farmers through cooperative societies. Though it was originally classified as forest land, Narayanaswamy insisted it had later been converted to revenue land. However, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre strongly rebutted these claims. Speaking to TNIE, he said, 'Once a land is notified as forest land, it remains forest forever. It cannot be granted, sold, or used for non-forest activities without approval from the Government of India or the Supreme Court. Any responsible person should understand this simple fact.' Narayanaswamy alleged that the reclassification of the land as forest property was abrupt and strategically timed to facilitate its takeover. 'How can land already allotted to KSSIDC, Metro Rail, Railways, and even temples now suddenly be termed forest land?' he asked. Despite a court order upholding status quo and staying demolition, reports have emerged of homes and structures being razed. Narayanaswamy claimed over 2,000 houses and more than 5,000 residents-mostly Dalits-are affected. He accused the police of using force to evict residents in defiance of legal protection. 'This is nothing short of hooliganism,' he said. Demanding transparency, Narayanaswamy called for a white paper on all land allotments and transactions since 1950 and warned of statewide agitation if the government continues what he termed a 'coercive and unlawful' land grab. 'Investigate the matter and publish the white paper,' he urged.
