The Indian Express (Delhi Edition)
Police reach Kamal Nath’s home after charge that his assistant circulated fake video of BJP candidate
THE MADHYA Pradesh Police on Monday landed at former CM Kamal Nath’s residence in Chhindwara over an allegation that Nath’s personal assistant circulated a fake video of BJP candidate Vivek Bunty Sahu that is objectionable in nature.
Police filed an FIR based on a complaint from a local journalist who alleged that he was asked by Nath’s PA, R K Mrignali, to make the video viral by spreading it on Whatsapp.
The Congress said Kamal Nath had nothing to do with the matter, and told The Indian Express that the police arriving at his residence was akin to “political terrorism”.
Sahu, who previously contested against Nath in the Assembly elections and lost, said his family was being targeted.
“From my grandfather to my brothers, the Congress party has targeted all of us. Today, under a planned conspiracy, they tried to defame my family. I fold my hands and plead in front of you – the way Nakul Nath is your son, I am also Chhindwara’s son. I am fighting this election with my party’s ideology and you can fight too. But don’t defame the son of Chhindwara like this,” Sahu told reporters.
Nath has not commented on the matter so far.
Reacting to the allegations, Congress spokesperson K K Mishra said, “This is political terrorism. The BJP has accepted defeat in Chhindwara. They are unable to make any more gains and are now resorting to these tactics to try and win the seat by any method available.”
A senior party leader from Chhindwara said Kamal Nath’s name was being dragged to create an election issue. “Hardly 50 people turn up for Sahu’s rallies. Even senior BJP leaders who visit the district have been unable to make an impact. They have no issues, so they are trying to drag his (Kamal Nath) name to create hype. This hype will be punctured,” the leader said.