Congress Leader Udit Raj Faces Backlash Over Remarks About Mayawati

BSP demands Udit Raj's arrest after his controversial statement calling for the 'strangling' of Mayawati, citing threats to her life.

Udit Raj, a Congress leader and former BJP MP, made a controversial statement referencing Lord Krishna, suggesting it was time to 'strangle' BSP chief Mayawati for allegedly stifling social justice movements.
Mayawati responded strongly on social media, accusing the Congress of historically disregarding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's struggle for Dalit self-respect and dismissing Raj's remarks as opportunistic and baseless.
BSP national coordinator Akash Anand, Mayawati's nephew, called for Raj's arrest within 24 hours, warning of potential unrest among Bahujan youth if no action is taken.
The Congress distanced itself from Raj's comments, with an unnamed party leader labeling it a personal statement and Raj himself claiming his remarks should not be linked to the party.
The incident has reignited tensions between the BSP and Congress, with Mayawati accusing the Congress of political opportunism and undermining Dalit and Bahujan social movements.