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FIR filed against SP MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi over derogatory remarks against PM Modi
An FIR was registered against Samajwadi Party MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi at Kotwali Nagar police station in Mahoba district after a BJP leader filed a complaint over derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Mahoba protest. A video purporting to show Lodhi’s comments circulated on social media, drawing BJP criticism and prompting calls for action. Lodhi’s remarks included questions about Modi’s foreign visits and references to the prime minister as anti-national during the interaction with reporters.
Why It Matters
The incident involves legal action over inflammatory comments by a national political figure and has sparked political recriminations, potentially affecting inter-party dynamics and public discourse.
Timeline
5 Events
Lodhi comments on EVMs and electoral methods during the interaction
May 12, 2026
During the interaction with reporters, Lodhi opposed electronic voting machines (EVMs) and claimed that other INDIA bloc parties would push for elections through ballot papers.
BJP condemns remarks and seeks action against Lodhi
May 12, 2026
Union minister and UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary criticized Lodhi, urged the SP to expel him, and said silence would be seen as tacit approval of the remarks.
Lodhi participates in demonstration to submit memorandum to the governor
May 12, 2026
Lodhi participated in a demonstration led by Samajwadi Party leaders to submit a memorandum to the governor over issues including power cuts, installation of smart metres and rising inflation.
Video of Lodhi’s remarks surfaces on social media
May 12, 2026
A purported video of the incident circulated on social media showing Lodhi using objectionable language against PM Modi and calling him anti-national, in the context of the Mahoba protest.
FIR registered against Ajendra Singh Lodhi over derogatory remarks against PM Modi
May 12, 2026
An FIR was registered against Samajwadi Party MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi at Kotwali Nagar police station in Mahoba district on a complaint by BJP leader Satyendra Pratap Gupta, regarding derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi made during a protest in Mahoba.