Archive · 2 Dec 2025
UP Minister's Ballia Remark Sparks Controversy
A minister in Uttar Pradesh, Sanjay Nishad, made a statement about the people of Ballia, saying they acted as middlemen for the British.
This upset many people in Ballia, including a group called Karni Sena.
They protested and demanded that the minister be punished.
The group's leader even offered a reward to anyone who would 'snip the minister's tongue' for his remarks.
Other political leaders also criticized the minister's statement, saying it was disrespectful to Ballia, which has a history of rebellion against the British.
UP Minister Sanjay Nishad made controversial remarks about Ballia, calling its people middlemen for the British.
Karni Sena demanded an FIR against Nishad and offered a reward for 'snipping his tongue'.
Protests erupted in Ballia, with local organizations burning Nishad's effigy.
Police intervention was required to control the situation during the protests.
Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gobind Chaudhary condemned Nishad's remarks, calling them disrespectful.
- Who
- UP Minister Sanjay Nishad and Karni Sena
- What
- Controversy over Nishad's remarks about Ballia
- When
- November 29
- Where
- Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Nishad's statement about Ballia people acting as middlemen for the British
- Minister Involved
- Sanjay Nishad
- Controversial Statement
- Ballia people acted as middlemen for the British
- Protest Group
- Karni Sena
- Protest Demand
- FIR against Sanjay Nishad
- Protest Date
- November 29
- Protest Location
- Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Reward Offered
- Rs 5 lakh for snipping Nishad's tongue