Union Minister Chirag Paswan has moved the Delhi Police against influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj for allegedly misusing his name to claim political protection. The complaint follows controversial claims made by Bhardwaj regarding a July assault incident.

  • Union Minister Chirag Paswan filed a formal complaint against influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj.
  • Accusations involve the misuse of Paswan's name to claim political immunity.
  • The dispute stems from a July assault incident at Jantar Mantar.
  • LJP (Ram Vilas) has officially distanced itself from Bhardwaj.

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan has initiated legal proceedings against Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj. The complaint, filed at New Delhi’s Parliament Street police station, accuses Bhardwaj of "falsely and publicly" invoking Paswan's name to suggest he enjoys political protection following an assault in July at Jantar Mantar.

The legal action was spearheaded by advocate Sushil Kumar, the national president of the party’s legal cell. The complaint seeks the registration of an FIR and demands that the police officially record that neither Paswan nor the LJP has any affiliation with Bhardwaj. This move aims to safeguard the reputation of the Union Minister from false public claims.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this incident highlights the growing trend of digital influencers leveraging the names of high-profile politicians to gain perceived social or legal immunity. Such actions not only damage the reputation of political leaders but also undermine the sanctity of legal investigations by creating a false narrative of impunity.

"In public life, many people come to meet us... but if on that basis they claim to be personal acquaintances, then that is a misuse of our name," stated Chirag Paswan.

The controversy erupted after a video resurfaced where Bhardwaj claimed he avoided imprisonment for an assault on a student activist's father by citing political connections. In the clip, he explicitly mentioned, "Chirag Paswan is my elder brother... I have everyone’s support."

Historical Background

The incident traces back to July protests at Jantar Mantar, led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), where an assault occurred involving the father of student activist Nishu Aazad. While the incident was initially viewed as a localized protest clash, the resurfacing of Bhardwaj's claims has escalated it into a significant legal and political confrontation.

Did You Know?: The Delhi Police have added multiple stringent provisions to the case, including the SC/ST Act and the POCSO Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Why did Chirag Paswan file a complaint?
Answer: To prevent the misuse of his identity and to clarify that he has no connection to Swatantra Bhardwaj.

Question 2: What legal sections are involved in the FIR?
Answer: The FIR includes BNS Section 351(3) for criminal intimidation, the SC/ST Act, and provisions under the POCSO Act.