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NDTV
5 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
BJP MLA Gets Showcause Notice After Vande Bharat Assault Video Goes Viral
Jhansi: The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show-cause notice to Babina MLA Rajiv Singh Parichha following a disturbing incident aboard the New Delhi-Bhopal Vande Bharat Express, where a passenger was allegedly assaulted by individuals identified as the legislator's supporters. The incident occurred on June 19 at Jhansi railway station and has since ignited a storm of criticism after CCTV footage of the assault went viral on social media, micro-blogging sites, and other media platforms. IANS does not confirm the authenticity of the video. In response to the viral video and mounting public outrage, BJP state general secretary Govind Narayan Shukla issued a notice to Parichha, stating that the act falls under serious indiscipline and demanding a written explanation within seven days. The 18-second clip shows a group of men slapping and hitting a passenger, identified as Rajkishore, with slippers inside coach E-2 of train number 20172. The video also shows MLA Parichha standing nearby during the incident. According to reports, the altercation stemmed from a dispute over seat number 49, which Rajkishore had been allotted. Parichha, who was travelling with his wife Kamli Singh (seat No 50) and son Shreyansh Singh (seat No 51), reportedly requested Rajkishore to switch seats, so the family could sit together. When the request was declined, tensions escalated. Upon arrival at Jhansi station, a group of men allegedly linked to the MLA boarded the train and assaulted the passenger. Former Madhya Pradesh minister, Congress leader and media head Mukesh Nayak condemned the incident on Instagram, describing it as a grim reflection of "good governance". He alleged that the elderly passenger was left bleeding from the nose after the attack. While Parichha has denied involvement in the assault, claiming the passenger misbehaved and caused a nuisance, the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Jhansi confirmed that a non-cognizable report (NCR) was filed by the MLA. As of now, no formal complaint has been lodged by the victim, who reportedly disembarked in Bhopal and has expressed reluctance to pursue legal action. The incident has raised serious concerns about passenger safety aboard India's flagship high-speed trains. With the video continuing to circulate widely, the political and public fallout is far from over.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Show cause notice to BJP MLA after Vande Bharat assault video goes viral
The BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit issued a show-cause notice to Babina MLA Rajeev Singh Parichha over a viral video of his alleged supporters involved in a scuffle with a fellow passenger aboard the Vande Bharat incident occurred on June 19 when Parichha was travelling from Delhi to Bhopal with his wife and child. A video that surfaced on social media shows the legislator standing to the side while a group of men, allegedly his supporters, thrash a passenger, leaving him visibly injured and bleeding. advertisementThe clip sparked a storm of criticism online. The incident gained political traction after former Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Mukesh Nayak shared the video on social media, accusing Parichha of "hooliganism" inside the high-speed train. Nayak said the passenger was thrashed so hard by the MLA's "goons" that he was left bleeding from his nose, ears and other places. As the matter snowballed, Parichha filed a complaint against the passenger with the Government Railway Police (GRP). In his complaint, he claimed the passenger was creating a nuisance by repeatedly stretching his legs into his personal space. According to the MLA, when he objected, the passenger began misbehaving and later called associates to assault Parichha's supporters at Jhansi the viral footage painted a different picture. According to unconfirmed reports, the MLA had asked to trade seats with the passenger, but he refused, which led to the ACTS ON VIRAL VIDEOadvertisementTaking serious note of the controversy, BJP State General Secretary Govind Narayan Shukla sent a show-cause notice to Parichha, giving him seven days to letter stated, 'Your actions have tarnished the image of the party and indicate serious indiscipline. You are directed to respond within seven days, failing which strict action will be taken.'When questioned by reporters about the incident, Parichha stated, 'I will explain everything in writing.'- Ends
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Vande Bharat passenger allegedly assaulted in Jhansi after dispute with BJP MLA
A 50-year-old man has alleged that he was assaulted at Jhansi railway station in Uttar Pradesh by a group of men supposedly linked to Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Rajeev Singh Paricha following a dispute over seating arrangements on a train, even as the Babina MLA denied his involvement and alleged that he and his family were 'subjected to mental harassment'. A screen grab of the injured passenger. (SOURCED) Police said both the passenger, identified as Raj Prakash and Paricha, have filed separate complaints over the incident which took place on Thursday night. 'The passenger who was attacked has lodged a complaint in Bhopal,' superintendent of police, Railways, Jhansi, Vipul Srivastava said. 'I have asked Inspector GRP Jhansi Yogendra Singh to collect CCTV footage from train and Jhansi railway station. A police team has left to retrieve footage from Bhopal.' Quoting the complaint filed by Paricha, police said that the MLA was travelling to Jhansi with his wife Kamli Singh and son Shreyansh Singh in coach E-2 of the Nizamuddin–Bhopal Vande Bharat Express. They boarded train from New Delhi. Paricha said that he was allotted seat 8, while his wife and son were given seats 50 and 51, respectively. The altercation reportedly began when the passengers occupying the nearby seats 49 and 52 were sitting with their legs outstretched. This prompted the MLA to ask the two passengers, including Raj Prakash, to change their seats, the complaint said. Paricha alleged that Raj Prakash used inappropriate language and threatened his gunner when he intervened. Meanwhile, Raj Prakash, in his complaint, alleged that following the argument a group of eight people entered the train and assaulted him. The passenger, who suffered a broken nose in the assault, further alleged that the assailants were linked to the legislator. Paricha denied any involvement, stating that he and his family had deboarded the train before the incident took place. 'Our journey was disrupted, and we were subjected to mental harassment,' he said. Based on the complaint filed by the legislator, FIR has been registered against Raj Prakash under Sections 115 (2) and 352 of BNS.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Follow naturopathy, yoga to lead healthy life, says Union minister
Union Minister of State for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Friday, said one can lead a healthy life by following naturopathy and yoga. He delivered the valedictory address at the third International Conference on Yoga and Naturopathy, organised by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Institutions at SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences in Ujire, near Dharmasthala. He said the human body comprises five natural elements, with water dominating every aspect of life. While the body facilitates food consumption and enjoyment, the mind ignites human values of love, trust, service, and compassion. Jindal Aluminium Ltd., chairman and managing director Sitaram Jindal, who has established Jindal Nature Cure Institute in Bengaluru, was felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Institute's senior student Babina received the award on his behalf. Doctors who have rendered special service in naturopathy, including K.V. Naveen, Kanakasony, Gayathri, Nitesh, Raghavendra Rao, Babina, Manjunath and Akhila, were also felicitated. Speaking on the occasion, Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader said many ailments could be cured without medicine by following naturopathy. The present-day ailments were the results of staying away from nature, he said. K. Prathapsimha Nayak, MLC, SDM Institutions chairman and Rajya Sabha Member D. Veerendra Heggade, D. Harshendra Kumar, college principal Prashanth Shetty, SDM Institutions secretary S. Satishchandra and others were present. The week-long conference deliberated the application of naturopathy and yogic science through research and a scientific basis. It also featured exhibition, discussions and dialogue with senior students, cultural competitions and sport activities.
