Influencer boasts of 'not being jailed' after 'cracking skull' during CJP protest
Political tensions rise as opposition parties lash out at the BJP following an influencer's claims of political support. The influencer reportedly assaulted the father of a student protester at Jantar Mantar, leading to criticism. While Delhi Police reported only minor injuries, opposition leaders express concern over the investigation, suggesting political meddling. In response, the CJP has…
Opposition parties have criticized the BJP after a video emerged showing self-proclaimed influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj claiming he avoided jail due to a phone call from Delhi minister Kapil Mishra following an alleged attack on Sanjay Kumar, father of student activist Nishu Azad. In the video, Bhardwaj stated that he cracked Kumar's skull, requiring 60 stitches, and that he had the support of several political leaders, including Mishra, Union minister Chirag Paswan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rahul Gandhi questioned why Bhardwaj was not jailed and accused him of receiving political protection. Delhi Police responded by rejecting the claims of serious injury and stating that Kumar sustained a head injury from a bangle, not a weapon. They also noted that the case has been registered and chargesheet will be filed soon.
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