DEFAMATION CHARGE AGAINST BACCHU KADU

NAGPUR: A defamation case was registered on Saturday against the former Maharashtra minister and independent legislator Bachchu Kadu for allegedly making derogatory statements against Ravi Rana, an MLA from Badnera in Amravati.

Rajapeth police inspector Manish Thakre confirmed that a case under section 501 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for making defamatory remarks was registered based on a complaint lodged by Sangita Wagh, president of Mahila Mukti Aghadi, an Amravati-based social organization.

On October 19, Rana had accused Kadu of taking ₹50-crore to go to Guwahati with Eknath Shinde.

On October 26, Kadu asked Rana to furnish evidence to justify his allegations by November 1 or “face the consequences”.

Kadu also made a statement at this time which the Mahila Mukti Aghadi, reportedly a social organization supported by Rana, took umbrage to.

On Saturday, Kadu said that he will file a ₹50-crore defamation suit against Rana for his allegations.

He also said that he has also written to Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis about Rana’s claims.

“The allegations were not just against me, but all 50 MLAs [and MPs] who had supported Shinde and withdrew their support from the MVA government.

Both the CM and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis should clarify in front of the people whether they paid us or not, Kadu said.