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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Days after BJP issues notice, UP MLA denies role in train assault
Jhansi: Days after a passenger was severely thrashed by a dozen people onboard the premium Vande Bharat Express in its executive class at Jhansi railway station, allegedly at the behest of Babina MLA Rajeev Singh Parichha, the BJP legislator presented his side of the story at a press conference on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Talking to the media, Parichha said that it was a very unfortunate incident, but he was not directly involved in instigating the attack. Referring to the entire CCTV video footage of the journey, he said, "I was with my family and requested the person to exchange the seat, which he declined. I then went to order some food for my family, for which I made a call after going to the lobby. Suddenly, the same person approached me and tried to pick up a quarrel. He was soon joined by his colleague, who was also travelling with him. Both of them continuously tried to instigate me by pointing their fingers at me and towards my family, but I still kept calm. My gunner tried to intervene, and the duo threatened him also." Parichha further said that he lodged an online complaint and asked for further security, fearing some further backlash. When asked whether the attackers were his men, Parichha said that his security guard called his people to attend to him as they feared some possible further verbal or physical attack. "I had the least inclination of how they suddenly got into the coach and started thrashing the man, and by the time I tried to stop it, it was all over. " After the video of the attack went viral, the BJP on Monday issued a show-cause notice to the two-time Babina (Jhansi) MLA. The party has sought an explanation within seven days for conduct deemed "indiscipline" that tarnished its image. The assault sparked fury online, with X users decrying the misuse of power on India's premium train. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Govind Narayan Shukla, BJP state unit general secretary, issued the notice, warning of "strict action" if Parichha's explanation, due at the party's state headquarters, is unsatisfactory. Claiming that some people were trying to tarnish his image, Parichha on Thursday said, "BJP is a party of discipline, and I am a disciplined worker of the party. I denounce the attack as an unfortunate event and have asked the GRP to take all legal actions against those involved in the attack. I even called up the person concerned and talked to him while resolving the issue." The incident unfolded on the evening of June 19 on the Bhopal-bound Vande Bharat Express in coach E2. A passenger (name withheld), occupying berth 49, was allegedly pressured by Parichha, who was travelling with his wife, son, and a security guard, to swap berth 8, allotted to the MLA. This led to an argument. When the train reached Jhansi station, around a dozen people stormed the coach and started thrashing the occupant repeatedly, leaving him with a bloodied nose and bloodstained clothes. The matter went viral on social media, with strong criticisms pouring in from all over.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Days after BJP issues notice, UP MLA denies role in assault on fellow passenger in train
Jhansi: Days after a passenger was severely thrashed by a dozen people onboard the premium Vande Bharat Express in its executive class at Jhansi railway station, allegedly at the behest of Babina MLA Rajeev Singh Parichha, the BJP legislator presented his side of the story at a press conference on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Talking to the media, Parichha said that it was a very unfortunate incident, but he was not directly involved in instigating the attack. Referring to the entire CCTV video footage of the journey, he said, "I was with my family and requested the person to exchange the seat, which he declined. I then went to order some food for my family, for which I made a call after going to the lobby. Suddenly, the same person approached me and tried to pick up a quarrel. He was soon joined by his colleague, who was also travelling with him. Both of them continuously tried to instigate me by pointing their fingers at me and towards my family, but I still kept calm. My gunner tried to intervene, and the duo threatened him also." Parichha further said that he lodged an online complaint and asked for further security, fearing some further backlash. When asked whether the attackers were his men, Parichha said that his security guard called his people to attend to him as they feared some possible further verbal or physical attack. "I had the least inclination of how they suddenly got into the coach and started thrashing the man, and by the time I tried to stop it, it was all over. " After the video of the attack went viral, the BJP on Monday issued a show-cause notice to the two-time Babina (Jhansi) MLA. The party has sought an explanation within seven days for conduct deemed "indiscipline" that tarnished its image. The assault sparked fury online, with X users decrying the misuse of power on India's premium train. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Govind Narayan Shukla, BJP state unit general secretary, issued the notice, warning of "strict action" if Parichha's explanation, due at the party's state headquarters, is unsatisfactory. Claiming that some people were trying to tarnish his image, Parichha on Thursday said, "BJP is a party of discipline, and I am a disciplined worker of the party. I denounce the attack as an unfortunate event and have asked the GRP to take all legal actions against those involved in the attack. I even called up the person concerned and talked to him while resolving the issue." The incident unfolded on the evening of June 19 on the Bhopal-bound Vande Bharat Express in coach E2. A passenger (name withheld), occupying berth 49, was allegedly pressured by Parichha, who was travelling with his wife, son, and a security guard, to swap berth 8, allotted to the MLA. This led to an argument. When the train reached Jhansi station, around a dozen people stormed the coach and started thrashing the occupant repeatedly, leaving him with a bloodied nose and bloodstained clothes. The matter went viral on social media, with strong criticisms pouring in from all over.
NDTV
24-06-2025
- 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.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP issues notice to MLA for ‘assault' on train passenger
. LUCKNOW: BJP issued a showcause notice to its Babina (Jhansi) MLA Rajeev Singh Parichha for his 'indiscipline' tarnishing the party image after a CCTV footage showing him & his aides raining blows on a passenger on a Vande Bharat Express sparked public outrage, reports Arvind Chauhan . The party has asked Parichha to explain within seven days. The incident unfolded Thursday on Bhopal-bound Vande Bharat. A passenger (name withheld), occupying berth 49, was allegedly pressured by Parichha, who was traveling with his wife, son, and a security guard, to swap his seat with berth 8, allotted to the MLA. When he refused, the MLA's group picked up an argument with the passenger. ACCTV footage captured at least eight men attacking the passenger, hitting his head and face with footwear. The passenger declined to file a written complaint while Parichha lodged an FIR against the passenger under BNS sections 115 (2) (voluntarily causing hurt) and 352 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace). TOI made attempts to contact Parichha for his comments, but he didn't respond.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Notice to MLA after aides hit passenger on Vande Bharat
Lucknow: A viral CCTV footage purportedly showing aides of BJP MLA Rajeev Singh Parichha brutally assaulting a passenger on the Vande Bharat Express has ignited widespread outrage on social media, prompting the BJP to issue a show-cause notice to the two-time Babina (Jhansi) MLA. The party has sought an explanation within seven days for conduct deemed "indiscipline" that tarnished its image. The assault has sparked fury online, with X users decrying the misuse of power. The incident unfolded on the evening of June 19 (Thursday), on the Bhopal-bound Vande Bharat Express (20172) in coach E2. A passenger (name withheld), occupying berth 49, was allegedly pressured by Parichha, who was traveling with his wife, son, and a security guard to swap berth 8, allotted to the MLA. The MLA's group reportedly argued repeatedly with the passenger. According to the passenger's statement to assistant sub-inspector Mahek Singh, leading the RPF squad from Jhansi to Bhopal, the situation escalated after the train reached Jhansi station. "The MLA and his men rained punches on my face and nose," the passenger claimed. The CCTV footage captured at least eight men attacking the passenger. But the passenger declined to file a written complaint for an FIR. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Parichha too lodged FIR against the passenger, alleging the passenger used "indecent language" and called friends at Jhansi station, who assaulted his men. Govind Narayan Shukla, BJP state unit general secretary, issued the notice, warning of "strict action" if Parichha's explanation, due at the party's state headquarters, is unsatisfactory.
