Manoj Yadav Viral Video: BJP Varanasi Councillor Says Woman Is Like a Sister, Calls Kissing Clip ‘Political Conspiracy’
A 71-second viral video featuring BJP-nominated councilor Manoj Yadav riding a motorcycle in Varanasi with a woman kissing his cheek has sparked political controversy. Yadav addressed the media, calling the footage a political conspiracy by opponents to tarnish his image. He claimed a familial, sister-like relationship with the woman, who filed a police complaint.
A 1-minute and 11-second viral video featuring Manoj Yadav, a BJP-nominated councilor from Varanasi’s Kaal Bhairav ward, has sparked widespread political debate across the city. The clip shows a woman seated behind Yadav on a motorcycle in the Nadesar area, kissing him three times on the cheek. The publication of the video on social media platforms quickly led to intense discussion among political circles and members of the public.
Following the online circulation of the clip, Councilor Manoj Yadav addressed the media on Friday, August 7, to respond to the allegations and clarify his stance. Yadav characterised the entire incident as a politically motivated conspiracy orchestrated by rivals seeking to damage his social standing and career. He further stated that he shares a close family bond with the woman, describing her as a sister and a brother-in-law. Adarsh Sharma Lala Video: Obscene Dance Clip of Jhansi BJP Leader Goes Viral; He Calls It AI-Generated.
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During his interaction with news reporters, Manoj Yadav asserted that the video had been manipulated and distributed online with misleading context. He confirmed that a formal case regarding the incident has been registered by the woman at the local Kotwali police station.
Law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into the matter to determine the origin and authenticity of the circulated video. Amar Kishore Kashyap Aka Bam Bam Viral Video: Gonda BJP Leader Caught Engaging in ‘Inappropriate’ Behaviour With Woman in Party Office, Receives Show-Cause Notice.
Initial social media rumors falsely claimed that the woman in the video was the councilor's wife, though these reports remained unconfirmed. The woman featured in the video has not made a public appearance or issued an official statement to the media regarding the event.
Yadav’s defense, specifically his claim of a "brother-sister relationship" regarding a video showing multiple kisses on the cheek, has intensified discussions online. While public opinion remains divided, authorities have indicated that the full context of the incident will be confirmed once the police complete their investigation and release an official report.
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