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FIR Against Ajeet Bharti Sparks Dispute Over Caste Remarks
A police complaint was filed against YouTuber Ajeet Bharti over comments made in a video.
The complaint says his words insulted people because of their caste and made sexual remarks about public figures.
Bharti says he was answering an offensive comment from another person.
He says he mentioned that commenter’s mother and sister, not the family of Chandrashekhar Azad.
The article argues that this difference matters when deciding whether the law applies.
It also lists other statements that the writer says were made by Ambedkarite activists or supporters.
The article claims those people were not arrested for their remarks.
Because the article is an opinion piece, its broader accusations and conclusions are presented from the writer’s perspective rather than as established facts.
An FIR was registered against YouTuber Ajeet Bharti on August 23 under the SC/ST Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions.
The complaint alleges caste-based abuse, promotion of caste hatred, and sexually degrading remarks concerning B. R. Ambedkar and Chandrashekhar Azad.
The article says Bharti was responding to a comment by an account identified as “@singhden” involving Azad and the commenter’s sister.
Bharti denies threatening Azad’s female relatives and argues that his remarks were directed at the commenter’s family, whose caste identity is unknown.
The opinion piece claims comparable remarks by some Ambedkarite activists and supporters have not led to arrests, presenting the FIR as selective enforcement.
- Who
- YouTuber Ajeet Bharti, complainant Balakram Bauddh, and Chandrashekhar Azad are central figures; the original online commenter is identified as “@singhden.”
- What
- An FIR was filed against Bharti over alleged caste-based abuse, caste hatred, and sexually degrading remarks.
- Where
- The complaint was reported in connection with a video on Bharti’s YouTube channel; the specific police station or city is not identified in the article.
- When
- The FIR was registered on August 23; Bharti issued a response on August 24. The article also references earlier remarks from November and later dates.
- Why
- The complaint followed Bharti’s response to an online comment involving Chandrashekhar Azad and the commenter’s sister.
Complaint and Critics
Bharti and Article’s Defense
Nature of the remarks
Complaint and Critics
The complaint and supporters described Bharti’s comments as caste-based abuse, caste hatred, and sexually degrading remarks involving Chandrashekhar Azad and his family.
Bharti and Article’s Defense
Bharti and the article argue that he did not threaten Azad’s female relatives and was responding to an offensive comment directed at the commenter’s own family.
Applicability of the law
Complaint and Critics
The complaint sought action under the SC/ST Act and related provisions, alleging that Bharti’s comments targeted protected caste identities.
Bharti and Article’s Defense
The article argues that the quoted remarks do not establish a rape threat against Azad’s family and says the case may not withstand court scrutiny.
Consistency of enforcement
Complaint and Critics
Supporters of the complaint publicized the FIR and called for Bharti’s arrest over the alleged remarks.
Bharti and Article’s Defense
The article claims that other remarks attributed to Ambedkarite activists, officials, and supporters have not resulted in comparable arrests, alleging selective enforcement.
Key facts
- FIR date
- August 23
- Accused
- YouTuber Ajeet Bharti
- Complainant
- Balakram Bauddh
- Laws cited
- The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions
- Triggering material
- A video concerning the ongoing “Reservation Hatao Andolan”
- Bharti’s defense
- He says his remarks responded to a comment by “@singhden” and were not rape threats against Azad’s family.
- Article’s position
- The opinion piece argues that similar sexually charged or anti-caste remarks by some Ambedkarite figures have not received comparable legal action.
Quotes
Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan
Bhim Army chief and politician
“If someone directly says to me about my mother or sister that I should get them married to Chandrashekhar, and I stay silent, then tell me, what kind of son or brother am I?”
opindia.com
“Reservation should be given only to one person in a family until a Brahmin gives his daughter to my son or establishes a relationship with her.”
opindia.com
Sources
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