Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Chhattisgarh: Former MLA and Congress Leader Arrested Over PM Remarks
In Chhattisgarh, two political figures were arrested for making critical comments about the Prime Minister.
One, Arun Tiwari, a former MLA, was arrested after someone complained about his social media posts.
The other, Brijmohan Singh, a Congress leader, was arrested for comments on social media regarding 'Operation Sindoor.'
Tiwari is facing charges related to insulting religious feelings.
Both were charged under similar provisions, with Tiwari being remanded to 14 days judicial custody.
This event highlights the legal consequences of expressing opinions about political leaders in India.
Former MLA Arun Tiwari and Congress leader Brijmohan Singh were arrested in Chhattisgarh.
Tiwari was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly making derogatory comments about the Prime Minister on social media.
Singh was arrested on Wednesday for comments made in response to a social media post related to Operation Sindoor.
Both were charged under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
Tiwari was remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody.
- Who
- Arun Tiwari (former MLA) and Brijmohan Singh (Congress leader)
- What
- Former MLA Arun Tiwari and Congress leader Brijmohan Singh were arrested
- When
- June 3 and 4, 2025
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- For allegedly making objectionable remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Operation Sindoor
- Date of Arrests
- June 4, 2025
- Location
- Chhattisgarh
- Former MLA Arrested
- Arun Tiwari
- Congress Leader Arrested
- Brijmohan Singh
- Reason for Tiwari's Arrest
- Derogatory remarks on social media
- Reason for Singh's Arrest
- Comments on social media post regarding Operation Sindoor