Court Clears BJP MP Deepak Prakash in Farmers' Rights Protest Case

The Jharkhand High Court dismissed all criminal charges against BJP MP Deepak Prakash related to a 2021 protest for farmers' rights. The demonstration was aimed at securing loan waivers for struggling farmers. The court found the allegations of violent agitation against Prakash were unfounded and politically motivated.

The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday dismissed all criminal proceedings against Rajya Sabha BJP MP Deepak Prakash, which were initiated by the Kanke police station.

The charges stemmed from a 2021 farmers' rights demonstration, where Prakash pressed for governmental loan waivers for farmers impacted by COVID-19.

Accused of inciting violent agitation, Prakash argued the allegations were politically motivated. The court found no basis in the claims, quashing the FIR and related actions.