A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker from Mau, Munna Bahadur Singh, accused of assaulting a Dalit official from the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited, received a grand welcome from party supporters following his release on bail from the Mau district jail. This event has sparked significant backlash on social media after videos of the celebration went viral.
Footage circulating online shows Singh being greeted by a convoy of supporters upon his return home after being granted bail by the Allahabad High Court on Friday. He had been arrested in connection with an incident on August 23, during which he allegedly assaulted Lal Ji Singh, a Superintending Engineer, inside his office. Reports indicate that the official, who belongs to the Dalit community, was allegedly beaten with shoes during the incident, leading to the filing of a police case against Singh.
Prior to his release, several BJP leaders publicly expressed their support for Singh. Ram Iqbal Singh, a former BJP MLA, claimed in a Facebook post that Singh had visited the power department to address electricity supply issues impacting various villages and was “falsely implicated” in the assault case. He welcomed the High Court’s decision to grant bail.
Additionally, Dharmendra Singh, younger brother of Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Transport Dayashankar Singh, stated on Facebook that he attended Munna Bahadur Singh’s release. He noted that BJP workers escorted and celebrated Singh’s return from jail to Ballia, extending their best wishes for his future.
Speaking to reporters, Singh commented that the reception he received post-release showcased the affection and solidarity of party workers, maintaining his claim of innocence.
The public celebration surrounding the bail has faced criticism, particularly given the serious nature of the allegations involving an assault on a government official from the Dalit community. Police officials emphasized that the case remains under trial and that being granted bail does not equate to an acquittal.
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