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Chirag Paswan Seeks Probe as LJP Legislators Face Controversies
Three legislators from Chirag Paswan’s party have recently faced different allegations.
One Bihar minister and MLA was accused of behaving inappropriately with a woman at a Delhi hotel.
The accused legislator denied the claims and sent a legal notice to the person who made them.
Chirag Paswan said the matter should be investigated before people make political statements.
Another party MLA, Amit Kumar Ranu, is named in about 10 police cases linked to a land dispute in Muzaffarpur.
Ranu says the accusations are false and that the land does not belong to him or his family.
A third MLA, Sonu Singh, was accused of being connected to the death of a municipal official.
Singh said he was deeply upset that his name had been linked to the case.
LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan called for an investigation into allegations against a Bihar minister and MLA.
Tej Pratap Yadav alleged the minister behaved inappropriately with a woman at a Delhi hotel and that an attempted settlement involved about Rs 25 lakh.
The accused legislator issued Yadav a legal notice seeking Rs 50 crore in damages, calling the allegations false and defamatory.
Belsand MLA Amit Kumar Ranu has been named in around 10 FIRs in a Muzaffarpur land-grab investigation, which he denies.
Dehri MLA Sonu Singh was accused by the wife of a slain municipal official of involvement in the case; Singh expressed anguish over the allegation.
- Who
- Chirag Paswan, three legislators of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Tej Pratap Yadav, and others involved in the allegations.
- What
- Paswan called for an investigation into allegations involving a Bihar minister and MLA, as two other LJP (RV) legislators face separate controversies.
- Where
- The latest allegation concerns a hotel in Delhi; the other cases involve Muzaffarpur and Dehri-Dalmianagar in Bihar.
- When
- The latest allegation was discussed on Friday; the other controversies were reported in less than a month, including one beginning August 2.
- Why
- Paswan said the facts should be established through an investigation before political comments are made.
Those calling for investigation
Those denying or challenging allegations
Delhi hotel allegation
Those calling for investigation
Tej Pratap Yadav alleged that a woman faced inappropriate behaviour and that an attempted settlement involved about Rs 25 lakh. Chirag Paswan said the matter warranted an investigation, particularly because the woman had come forward.
Those denying or challenging allegations
The accused legislator called the allegations false and defamatory, issued Yadav a legal notice, and sought Rs 50 crore in damages.
Muzaffarpur land dispute
Those calling for investigation
Police said they had found evidence against Belsand MLA Amit Kumar Ranu in an investigation involving alleged forcible demolition and forged land records.
Those denying or challenging allegations
Ranu denied the allegations, saying police found no incriminating material at his residence and that the disputed land belonged to relatives of party member Sumit Srivastava, not to him or his family.
Dehri official’s death
Those calling for investigation
The deceased official’s wife accused Dehri MLA Sonu Singh of demanding Rs 50 lakh and alleged that the driver acted in connivance with him. Tejashwi Yadav called for Singh to be named in the FIR and for a judicial inquiry.
Those denying or challenging allegations
Singh described the incident as personally heartbreaking and expressed anguish that his name had been associated with the case.
Key facts
- Party leader
- Chirag Paswan leads the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and is a Union Minister.
- Latest allegation
- Tej Pratap Yadav accused a Bihar minister and MLA of inappropriate behaviour with a woman at a Delhi hotel.
- Alleged payment
- Yadav claimed the matter was subsequently pursued for settlement through a payment of around Rs 25 lakh.
- Legal notice
- The accused legislator sought Rs 50 crore in damages from Yadav over alleged defamatory posts.
- Muzaffarpur case
- Belsand MLA Amit Kumar Ranu has been named in around 10 FIRs concerning alleged land grabbing, demolition, and forged land records.
- Dehri case
- The wife of municipal Executive Officer Vimal Kumar accused Dehri MLA Sonu Singh of demanding Rs 50 lakh from her husband.
- Paswan's position
- He said investigations should precede political comments and that everyone’s dignity should be respected.
Quotes
Chirag Paswan
LJP (RV) chief and Union Minister
“Political comments should be avoided. The correct information should first come before the public, and only after that should anyone get involved in the matter. Therefore, I would want an investigation into this.”
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“Such matters should rise above political differences. These can fall within the ambit of personal defamation. Therefore, everyone’s dignity and honour, whether a woman or a man, must also be respected.”
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