BJD Leader Faces FIR for Defamatory Remarks Against Modi and Majhi

Manmath Routray, a BJD leader, is facing an FIR for alleged defamatory remarks against PM Modi and Odisha's CM Majhi during a bypoll. The complaint, lodged by BJP's Jayant Kumar Jena, accuses Routray of misleading social media posts and disparaging video content. BJP candidate Jay Dholakia won the Nuapada bypoll.

BJD leader Manmath Routray is in legal trouble after being accused of defaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The FIR was filed following allegations of derogatory comments during the Nuapada assembly bypoll, lodged by BJP's Jayant Kumar Jena.

The Bhubaneswar cyber police station has registered charges under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, 2000. Jena's complaint highlights Routray's social media posts and a video clip with defamatory content towards the two leaders.

This complaint surfaces after the BJP's Jay Dholakia secured victory in the Nuapada bypoll, leaving Congress in second and BJD trailing in third place. The case underscores tensions amid political rivalries.