Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Ex-SP MLA booked for idol immersion row
A former MLA from the Samajwadi Party, Manoj Kumar Singh, was arrested along with others for causing trouble during a religious procession.
The police had asked them to follow a specific route and keep the music volume low, but the group didn't listen.
The former MLA argued with the police and tried to take a different route, which led to his arrest.
The incident happened in a town called Saiyadraja in Uttar Pradesh.
Meanwhile, AAP leader Sanjay Singh responded to a notice from the Varanasi Police regarding the demolition at Manikarnika Ghat.
He alleged that ancient and historical structures were damaged in the name of construction, calling it an attack on Sanatan Dharma.
Sanjay Singh demanded an impartial inquiry and the withdrawal of the case against him, arguing that showing the truth is not a crime.
Former SP MLA Manoj Kumar Singh was booked for rioting and obstructing police during Saraswati idol immersion.
The incident occurred in Saiyadraja, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh on January 26.
Police stopped the procession for taking an unauthorized route and playing loud music.
Singh argued with the police and allegedly tried to force the procession through an unauthorized route.
Five identified and 60 unidentified individuals were booked in the case.
- Who
- Former Samajwadi Party MLA Manoj Kumar Singh and others, AAP leader Sanjay Singh
- What
- Booked for rioting and obstructing police during idol immersion, Sanjay Singh responds to notice in Manikarnika Ghat case
- When
- January 26 (idol immersion incident), Thursday (Sanjay Singh's response)
- Where
- Saiyadraja, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh (idol immersion incident), Varanasi (Manikarnika Ghat case)
- Why
- For defying government orders and obstructing police work during Saraswati idol immersion procession, Sanjay Singh alleges damage to historical and religious structures at Manikarnika Ghat
Government and Police
AAP Leader Sanjay Singh
Demolition at Manikarnika Ghat
Government and Police
The government and police have taken action against those who brought the truth to light, alleging they are obstructing development.
AAP Leader Sanjay Singh
Sanjay Singh alleges that ancient Shiva Lingams, historical artifacts, and the statue of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar were damaged in the name of construction, calling it a direct attack on Sanatan Dharma.
Freedom of Expression
Government and Police
The government and police have registered FIRs against those who shared videos and facts about the demolition, alleging they are causing unrest.
AAP Leader Sanjay Singh
Sanjay Singh argues that showing the truth is not a crime and that he will continue to expose the truth, alleging that the mentality of invaders has returned under the government's protection.
- Person Involved
- Manoj Kumar Singh (Former SP MLA)
- Location
- Saiyadraja, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident Date
- January 26
- Charges
- Rioting, obstructing police work, defying government orders
- Number of Accused
- 5 identified, 60 unidentified
- AAP Leader Involved
- Sanjay Singh
- Issue Raised by Sanjay Singh
- Demolition at Manikarnika Ghat
- AAP's Demand
- Impartial judicial inquiry, registration of FIRs against culprits, reconstruction of damaged religious structures, withdrawal of case against Sanjay Singh
