On Thursday(20th June),A complaint was filed against JD(U) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, for his controversial remarks about not helping communities that voted for his rivals. Social worker Dilip Kumar Kushwaha lodged the complaint with the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court on June 20.
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BIHAR: A complaint was lodged before the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Thursday(20th June), against JD(U) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur. The complaint, filed by social worker Dilip Kumar Kushwaha, centers on controversial remarks made by Thakur about not obliging people from certain communities that purportedly voted for his rivals in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Kushwaha, through his counsel Hari Om Kumar, has sought legal action against Thakur under Sections 501 and 505 of the Indian Penal Code.
“The court has scheduled the hearing for our case on July 2. We have requested that the accused MP be charged under IPC Sections 501 and 505 for offending the sentiments of Kushwahas, Muslims, and Yadavs,”
-Kumar informed reporters.
Section 501 pertains to defamation, while Section 505 addresses the creation of enmity between communities.
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Thakur, who recently made his Lok Sabha debut at the age of 71 after multiple terms as an MLC, expressed disappointment that the Kushwaha community voted for his RJD rival despite being NDA voters, just because the opposition party fielded many persons from the community. He further lamented that Muslims did not vote for him “just because my party is a BJP ally” and criticized the Yadavs for their steadfast support of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad.
The MP’s comments have stirred controversy, drawing unequivocal criticism from the RJD and mixed reactions from the JD(U)-BJP alliance. Senior BJP leader and Union minister Giriraj Singh weighed in on the issue, expressing empathy for Thakur’s predicament.
“Muslims have not voted for me since I first became an MP in 2014,”
-Singh remarked, indicating a shared frustration with the voting behaviors of certain communities.
Thakur, known for his close association with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who heads the JD(U), finds himself in a challenging situation as his remarks have not only sparked a legal battle but also highlighted the underlying tensions within the state’s political landscape. The upcoming court hearing on July 2 will determine the legal repercussions of Thakur’s statements and their impact on his political career.
Singh, known for his hardline Hindutva stance, stirred controversy by alleging a deeper conspiracy aimed at eroding traditional Indian values. He claimed that there was a deliberate attempt to “finish off Sanatan Dharma and establish an Islamic state.” His statement reflects a broader narrative that has been a recurring theme among some right-wing factions, suggesting a threat to the country’s predominant Hindu cultural and religious ethos.
In a related vein, JD(U) MLC and spokesperson Neeraj Kumar defended the expressions of concern by his party colleague, Thakur. Kumar asserted that Thakur was justified in voicing his “anguish (peeda)” over the poll results in a constituency he had long invested in. This defense underscores the emotional and personal stakes many politicians have in their electoral domains, often leading to strong reactions when outcomes do not favor them.
However, not all responses were sympathetic. BJP OBC Morcha national general secretary Nikhil Anand strongly criticized the JD(U) MP’s remarks. Anand’s condemnation was pointed, stating that the comment-
“reeks of caste prejudice and contradicts the BJP’s policy of inclusivity towards backward classes.”
This response highlights the ongoing tensions and differing perspectives within the political alliances, particularly concerning the sensitive issue of caste dynamics in Indian politics.
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Adding to the discourse, RJD spokesman Mrityunjai Tiwary weighed in with a broader critique of the NDA leaders’ comments. Tiwary described the remarks as “divisive,” suggesting that they were in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s polarizing campaign strategies. His accusation indicates a belief that the rhetoric used during the elections continues to sow discord even after the votes have been counted.
