BJP MLA Accuses Own Party's UP Government of Corruption After Kalash Yatra Clash
Tensions rise in Loni as MLA Nand Kishore Gurjar clashes with police over unauthorized religious procession, alleging conspiracy and misconduct.
- BJP MLA Nand Kishore Gurjar labeled the Uttar Pradesh government, led by his own party, as the 'most corrupt ever,' accusing officials of misleading Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- The Kalash Yatra procession, held without police permission in Loni, violated prohibitory orders, leading to clashes between Gurjar's supporters and police.
- Gurjar alleged police misconduct during the procession, claiming officers tore his clothes, misbehaved with women devotees, and attacked religious sentiments by targeting the event.
- Religious leader Yati Narsinghanand escalated the dispute by making inflammatory statements and threatening a hunger strike unless a police officer is transferred.
- No FIR or legal action has been initiated against Gurjar or his supporters, as tensions remain unresolved with political and religious dimensions fueling the controversy.