India News | Case Against AAP Worker for Objectionable Comments Against PM Modi

Betul, Apr 9 (PTI) Police have registered a case against an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) worker in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district for allegedly making objectionable comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a WhatsApp group, an official said on Tuesday.

According to a complaint filed by some persons, AAP worker Manohar Pachouria made the "indecent comments" in a WhatsApp group on April 7, Sarni police station's sub-inspector Arvind Kumre said.

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The complainants, who also submitted screenshots of the objectionable comments, alleged that Pachouria tried to vitiate the atmosphere by making such remarks, he said.

Based on the complaint, a case was registered against him on Monday under Indian Penal Code section 505 (2) (statements conducive to public mischief) and an investigation was underway, the official said.

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AAP in-charge of Betul Lok Sabha seat, Ajay Soni, said he came to know about the case pertaining to a party worker and was getting its details.

The law will take its course if someone has made objectionable comments, he said.

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